Cargo securing aids
Cargo securing aids
Depending upon their purpose, various aids are available for securing cargoes in containers [46].
| Purpose |
| Bracing and dissipating pressure |
Separating different cargoes |
| Securing cargo in sections |
Securing cargo to lashing points |
| Filling dead space |
Joining pallets, sleds and wooden battens |
| Loading in several layers |
Increasing friction |
| Purpose |
Stowage aid |
| Bracing and dissipating pressure |
Wooden beams |
| Planks |
| Squared lumber |
| Wooden dunnage |
| Boards |
| Stowage gratings |
| Empty pallets |
| Airbags |
| Empties |
| Intermediate floors and partitions |
| Purpose |
Stowage aid |
| Securing cargo in sections |
Wooden beams |
| Planks |
| Squared lumber |
| Wooden dunnage |
| Boards |
| Stowage gratings |
| Empty pallets |
| Airbags |
| Intermediate floors and partitions |
| Nets |
| Purpose |
Stowage aid |
| Filling dead space |
Wooden beams |
| Planks |
| Squared lumber |
| Wooden dunnage |
| Boards |
| Stowage gratings |
| Empty pallets |
| Airbags |
| Empties |
| Foam |
| Corrugated board |
| Used tires |
| Purpose |
Stowage aid |
| Loading in several layers |
Wooden beams |
| Planks |
| Squared lumber |
| Wooden dunnage |
| Boards |
| Stowage gratings |
| Intermediate floors and partitions |
| Purpose |
Stowage aid |
| Separating different cargoes |
Wooden beams |
| Planks |
| Squared lumber |
| Wooden dunnage |
| Boards |
| Stowage gratings |
| Empty pallets |
| Airbags |
| Empties |
| Intermediate floors and partitions |
| Purpose |
Stowage aid |
| Securing cargo to lashing points |
Nets |
| Ropes |
| Wire |
| Belts |
| Steel strapping |
| Plastic strapping |
| Chains |
| Nylon tape |
| Hercules |
| Rapid tensioners |
| Purpose |
Stowage aid |
| Joining pallets, sleds and wooden battens |
Lumber connectors |
| Purpose |
Stowage aid |
| Increasing friction |
Empties |
| Ropes |
| Plastic mats |
| Coconut fiber mats |
| Sacks |
| Rough paper |
| Nonslip spray |
| Rubber mats |