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 |