RUD Lifting Points – German Engineered Lifting Technology for Demanding Applications
RUD is one of the world’s most respected manufacturers of lifting technology, known for engineering some of the safest and most advanced lifting points available. With more than 150 years of experience in lifting and load securing technology, RUD products are designed and manufactured in Germany to meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and reliability.
RUD lifting points are widely used in fabrication shops, heavy manufacturing, construction, transportation, energy, and industrial maintenance. Their innovative designs allow loads to be lifted, rotated, and positioned safely while reducing stress on the lifting system. Many RUD lifting points incorporate rotating or swiveling features that allow the lifting eye to align automatically with the direction of pull, helping prevent dangerous side loading.
In North America, key RUD lifting point models are stocked and distributed through Caldwell’s centralized warehouse in Rockford, Illinois, ensuring fast availability and reliable support for customers across the United States and Canada.
Why professionals choose RUD lifting points:
- German engineered lifting technology with over 150 years of manufacturing expertise
- Many models designed for multi-directional loading and automatic alignment
- Load-bearing components are 100% crack tested for maximum safety
- Designed for at least 20,000 load cycles in demanding lifting environments
- High safety factors with breaking strengths typically exceeding four times the working load limit
- Innovative features such as wear markings and integrated safety indicators
- Wide range of lifting point styles including boltable, weldable, and rotating designs
- Available in capacities ranging from small lifting applications to heavy industrial lifts
Popular RUD lifting point models available in North America include:
- VRS / VRS-F STARPOINT – One of the most widely used boltable lifting points for machinery and equipment
- VLBG and VLBG-PLUS – Heavy-duty rotating lifting points designed for multi-directional loading
- ACP-TURNADO – Swiveling lifting points engineered for demanding lifting and turning applications
- VWBG-V – Rotating lifting points designed to align automatically with the direction of pull
- VRM STARPOINT – Compact lifting eye bolts designed for efficient load attachment
- W-ABA Weld-On Load Rings – Heavy-duty weldable lifting points for permanent lifting attachments
Whether you need a lifting point for a fabricated steel structure, heavy machine component, transport fixture, or custom lifting application, RUD offers one of the most comprehensive ranges of lifting points available anywhere in the world. Their products are engineered to deliver maximum safety, long service life, and dependable performance in even the most demanding lifting environments.
Explore our selection of RUD lifting points to find the right solution for your lifting application.