Last updated 21 days ago
Today, there are many factors affecting biomass stakeholders around the world, and these factors are also contributing to the global growth of the industry, in general. The European Union is a fan of the biomass industry, and in the U.S., the industry also has many proponents – one of the biggest being the U.S. military.
The U.S. Navy is currently, and always has been, a major supporter for the advancement of the biofuels industry. RenewableEnergyWorld.com reports, “The Navy has pledged to get 50 per cent of its operational requirements for liquid fuels from alternative, non-fossil sources by 2020 — an ambitious goal for such a young biofuels industry.” The same article continues to say, “Touting the biofuels industry as the nation's road to gain energy independence, the U.S. military wants to help move it forward.”
In addition to energy independence, the industry offers growth and revenue-based opportunity for participants, as well. More and more business participants seem to be entering into the biomass industry to tap into its potential. Earlier this month, we were among the 1,600 attendees at the 6th annual International Biomass Conference & Expo at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. According to the conference organizers, the expo “brings current and future producers of bioenergy and biobased products together... It’s a true one-stop shop – the world’s premier educational and networking junction for all biomass industries.”
Based on the overwhelming attendance at the expo (an attendance number that has grown exponentially each year), the future of the industry seems to be bright, with unlimited opportunity for success. However, we believe anyone’s success in the biomass industry ultimately relies on their ability to find and partner with others who can help identify and evaluate technical and economic solutions that fit a company’s operations.
Customizing and engineering appropriate conveyor systems and drive systems for energy production is the key to a company’s initial entry and ultimate success in the industry, and, in most cases, existing conveyor systems can be re-engineered and converted to work appropriately for biomass tasks.
Last updated 1 month ago
Monday, Apr 15, 2013 by RUD Chains Ltd.
RUD’s latest revolutionary innovation, RFID technology has been specifically designed to track and identify applications quickly and effortlessly making inspections and documentation of products a quick and easy process, leaving dated time consuming, manual documentation behind. RUD is one of the first manufacturers to offer the RFID chip embedded into their products.
A defining element of RUD’s business strategy and vision is leading the field in technological innovation which is what they have done with their innovative RFID technology (Radio – Frequency – Identification technology). The RFID technology enables you to track, identify, inspect and trace all your equipment. The components are embedded with a RFID chip and given a unique identification number which is then tracked through a RUD-ID-EASY-CHECK® reader. The reader captures the unique identification number and transfers it to the RUD-ID-NET® application on your PC so that you can easily manage your documentation and administration of your products.
RUD’s RFID technology means that chain slings and components can now be effortlessly and quickly identified with-out errors, and the Product Identification Number can be easily registered and managed like never before. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) continues to evolve as a major technological development reforming the way documentation and inventory management is done. Inspection and documentation of goods has never been easier.
As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of lifting and lashing applications RUD provides continuous development and innovation of their products to meet the demands and needs of their customers across a wide range of industries and markets.
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In all industries, the future of manufacturing is on the minds of today’s business leaders. At a recent meeting of the Manufacturing Leadership Council (MLC), executives met to discuss how to steer their companies toward a bright and successful future. An article at Manufacturing-Executive.com says, “The closer we get to the future, the easier it is to predict. But members of the MLC know that they must always look ahead, recrafting how their companies fit in the manufacturing ecosystem, and capitalizing on innovations that today are in their infancy.”
Here at RUD, we’ve been doing the same: Pondering the future of manufacturing, listening to our customers, and monitoring the industries we serve. For planning purposes at RUD, we’ve found the results of a survey of manufacturers conducted by the MLC to be very interesting and helpful in predicting a bright future for manufacturing opportunities around the world. Some of the findings include:
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Factory models are changing: The number of manufacturers following the large-factory model will shrink, and more manufacturers will work with networks of small factories close to local demands. The research reports states, “Today, 39% of companies follow the large-factory model, and only 20% maintain a network of smaller facilities near local demand. A decade from now, 31% of manufacturers will site big plants, and 24% will pursue the smaller footprint.”
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The majority of manufacturers will digitize their design and production processes in the next decade. The research indicates that only 13% of companies have completely digitized those processes as of today. However, in 10 years, we can expect that number to rise to 53%, and this transformation is happening more quickly than originally anticipated. When manufacturers were asked about this topic a year ago, only 38% said they expected to be fully digitized a decade out.
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Concerns about a lack of skilled workers for the factories of the future will continue to prevail. Research findings say “the so-called skills gap in manufacturing is troubling enough to members of the Manufacturing Leadership Council that they have created a working group to devise a blueprint for addressing the problem.”
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Manufacturing intelligence (MI) software and robotics will play a major role in future manufacturing success. While half of manufacturers today use MI software right now, more than two-thirds will use MI software five to 10 years from now, and almost 60% will use robotics in their factories.
While it’s difficult to predict the future, at RUD we’re continuing to monitor manufacturing trends and we’re taking steps to navigate a course that is based on offering the high quality standards we’re known for throughout the world. The reliability and safety of our products is central to our business, and our commitment to quality will continue as we ensure all of our employees comply with the high quality and environmental standards we set for today and tomorrow. Moving forward and looking ahead, we hope to continue to see the increase in sales that we’re currently seeing, and we believe the future will be brighter for everyone.
Last updated 2 months ago
All conveyors are designed with the RUD pocket wheel system. The drive has multi-part and the deflection one piece pocket wheels. Alongside the standard MEE-T attachment there is also a special design with bolts for apron conveyors or as a one-piece MEE-TK scraper with, if required, welded-on scraper edges. The width of the conveyor can range from 0.8 to 1.8 m. Conventional speeds lie between 0.1 and 0.3 m/s, or may be even faster when conveying non-abrasive materials.
1. Twin and multi-strand conveyors
for bunker discharge and unloading coal trains use chain sizes 18x64,22x86, 26x100 und 30x120, together with MEE-T attachments with optimally designed, welded-on scrapers, or MEE-TK attachments. These conveyors are capable of shifting up to 1,000 tonnes of coal per hour. The coal is conveyed in the upper strand.
Bunker discharge conveyor
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Suitable for unloading coal from transport wagons
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Length = 30m; width = 2.5m
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Six 26 x 100 mm strands
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Matched chains for even load distribution
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Scrapers fixed without bolts
Scraper for multi-strand conveyors, bunker discharge conveyors MEE-TK, MEE-T
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Can be fixed to chains without securing pins with spacings of 6 to 8 links, securing pins are required for longer link spacings
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Deflection over flat wheels, one-piece pocket wheels are recommended
Example of an arrangement of MEE-TK four-strand conveyor
Mounting and dismounting can be done with the chain loops slack but still closed.
2. RUD Apron Conveyor
in a coal handling plant, using chain sizes 22x86, 26x100 and 30x120, MEE-T special attachments, and optimally designed, sealed plates. Apron conveyor shave a capacity of between 75 and 150 t/h. Apron conveyors are used for high-ash and, in particular, very wet, fine coals.
3. Twin-strand trough chain conveyor
in a coal handling plant, using chain sizes 22x86 and 26x100, and MEE-T attachments with optimally designed, welded-on scrapers. These conveyors have capacities of between 75 and 150 t/h.Twin-strand trough chain conveyors are used for conveying low abrasion, easy flowing materials.
Scraper for coal feeder conveyor with MEE-T attachments
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Where long distances between the attachments occur the MEE-T should always be secured with a locking pin
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Deflection over one-piece pocket wheels
4. Cleaning scraper chain conveyor
under the main coal handling system, using chain sizes 10x38 and 14x50, MEE-T attachments with optimally designed, welded-on scrapers. These twin-strand conveyors have capacities between 1 and 5 t/h.
Scraper for coal feeder conveyor as cleaning scraper MEE-T
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Where long distances between the attachments occur the MEE-T should always be secured with a locking pin
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Deflection over one-piece pocket wheels
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For quotes or consultations, please contact us at (800)563-5188, or e-mail us at sales@rudchain.com
Last updated 2 months ago
The innovative Tool – Mover is one of RUD’s latest innovations, a manipulation device for the safe turning and tilting of heavy and awkward plant items such as plastic injection molding tools.
Handling and turning of heavy injection molding tools can be a dangerous job without the right equipment causing risk to the operators and damage to the costly tools if they are not turned effectively. The Tool-Mover offers many safety and handling advantages ensuring that the handling and tilting of heavy and sensitive injection molding tools are moved safely and securely therefore educing costs due to damaged tools and improving the safety of the operator.
