Drive Line Group is the authorised distributor of Römer Fördertechnik GmbH (RFT) across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and the wider Middle East region.

Founded in 1982 by Dr. Eng. Roland Römer and based in Wetter/Ruhr, Germany, RFT is a second-generation family business specialising in the engineering and manufacture of high-quality components for crane and port applications. All products are exclusively designed, manufactured andcontinuously developed at RFT's own factory in Germany across four production plants covering more than 11,000 m².

RFT Products for Crane and Port Applications

RFT's product range is purpose-built for the crane, port and heavy lifting industry. Applications include ship-to-shore cranes, rubber tyred gantry cranes, rail mounted gantry cranes, ARMG cranes, overhead cranes and industrial hoisting equipment.

The product range includes:

Hydraulic Buffers for crane end stop and emergency braking applications, available in multiple sizes and energy absorption capacities, manufactured to the highest German engineering standards.

Guide Roller Systems for accurate crane rail guidance and lateral load absorption, designed to reduce wear on crane structures and extend service life.

Storm Brakes and Rail Clamps for securing cranes and gantries against wind loads and storm conditions, critical for port and outdoor crane applications.

Industrial Brake Systems including disc brakes, drum brakes and caliper safety brakes for crane hoist, travel and slew applications.

Drum Couplings and Claw Couplings engineered for power transmission in crane drive systems.

Buffer Consoles and Rope Rocker Dampers for crane structural applications.

Telescopic Forks and Sheaves for crane lifting and rigging applications.

RFT in UAE – Serving Port and Crane Operations

Companies searching for Römer Fördertechnik in Dubai and the UAE are typically involved in port operations, crane maintenance, shipyard activities or heavy industrial lifting. Drive Line Group supports customers across DP World, AD Ports, Hutchison Ports and major crane OEMs operating in the region.

RFT in Saudi Arabia and KSA

The demand for high-quality crane safety components in Saudi Arabia continues to grow with the expansion of port infrastructure and industrial crane fleets. Drive Line Group supports customers in Jubail, Dammam, Riyadh and Jeddah with RFT hydraulic buffers, storm brakes and guide roller systems.

RFT in Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait

Across the Gulf region, port operators and crane maintenance teams rely on Drive Line Group for the supply of genuine RFT components. Our team provides technical support, product selection assistance and fast delivery from stock and factory for all RFT products.

Industries Served

RFT products supplied by Drive Line Group are used across the following sectors:

Port and Terminal Operations, Shipyards and Dry Docks, Oil and Gas Facilities, Steel Mills and Heavy Industry, Power Generation Plants, Cement and Mining Operations, Offshore and Marine Applications.

Why Choose Drive Line Group for RFT Products

As the authorised regional distributor, Drive Line Group provides genuine RFT products backed by full factory support and technical expertise. Our team works directly with the RFT engineering team in Germany to ensure the correct product selection, sizing and application support for every requirement.

Contact us today to discuss your crane component requirements and find out how RFT products can improve the reliability and safety of your crane operations.