RUD ACP-TURNADO automatically turns in the load direction without dangerous transverse loads. The load cannot drop suddenly – Up to 30 % higher working load limits

German based global leader for sling and lashing technology RUD presents a hoist ring with an innovative spring mechanism for more safety. The mechanics of the new RUD ACP-TURNADO ensure that the anchor point always immediately turns in the load direction when raising the load. This constructively prevents a dangerous stop of the bracket and the associated high shearing forces. This also rules out the feared dropping of the load as a result of the sudden turning of the bracket. In addition, through its optimised design and its special screw technology, according to RUD the anchor point facilitates higher working load limits of up to 30 %. An RFID transponder is installed as standard to simplify the inspection of operating equipment.

"The RUD ACP-TURNADO eliminates the deficits of normal central anchor points. It makes the work for users considerably easier and makes it significantly safer," says Hermann Kolb, Head of Department of the Sling & Lashing Business Unit at RUD in Aalen.

Above all, the RUD ACP-TURNADO removes the two known weaknesses of normal central anchor points. If its bracket remains in the "Worst-Case-Position" during lifting, large shear forces and bending moments affect it. This can result in damage or even breakage. If the bracket then suddenly turns out of this position, the load mostly drops suddenly. Damage to the load, anchoring and even to crane components are often the result.

Thanks to the specific design of the RUD ACP-TURNADO, it is impossible for the bracket to stop. The heart of these mechanics is a spring, which prevents a fatal 90°-position of the bracket and during lifting moves it without fail in the direction of the optimal force transfer.

As extensive testing of lifting tackle and legally secure documentation are required in an increasing number of countries, RUD installs RFID transponders as standard – also in the new RUD ACP-TURNADO.

This allows the anchor point to be identified clearly by a factory-set ID number and to transfer this by laptop or mobile device to corresponding software tools. This process reduces inspection costs and times and also leads to considerably more process reliability because faults can be avoided. Users of lifting tackle can manage test data and documents either in their own databases or they can use the cloud-based resource management tool Aye-D.Net. This is available from the RUD Partner Syfit.

RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG, Germany. Tel: +49 (7361) 504-0. Email: rudketten@rud.com