This week in Las Palmas, Cordstrap will be part of a major discussion on the future of global cargo handling at the ICHCA 65th Anniversary Conference.
The International Cargo Handling Coordination Association is an independent NGO, dedicated to improving all aspects of cargo handling and goods movement, nationally and globally.
This year’s conference will look […]
We were contacted by a heavy machinery manufacturer. The company exports machinery to all corners of the globe. They secured their machinery inside shipping containers with steel chains and cable.
Unfortunately, during most shipments, the machinery was severely damaged. This resulted in high repair costs.
They asked if we could assist them with our knowledge and expertise on how to secure their heavy machinery in […]
During transportation, your cargo is subject to forces due to acceleration, deceleration or changes in direction.
The magnitude of these forces depends on
Composite strapping is known as “synthetic steel”. It is the latest development in strapping technology. Composite strapping is manufactured from high tenacity polyester yarns embedded in a polymer coating. Composite strapping is available in a wide variety of widths and strengths. Composite strapping is the strongest of all non-metal strapping systems. It is a strong and safe alternative for steel strapping and […]
In 2005 Cordstrap was approached by the AAR. Steel strap was a key method of cargo securing allowed on North American railcars. But there was a problem with these straps breaking on loads due to flexing during journeys.
As the cars moved during transit, sudden bumps and vibrations caused the steel strapping to bend back and […]
I regularly see “We Have Always Done It This Way”, aka as the most expensive 7 words in business, showing up somewhere and I cannot agree more.
When we introduced Cordstrap to Australia in 2015 I got in touch with a large freight forwarding company. The company secured many cargoes on flat racks and in containers. An ideal prospect!
The operations […]
When the athletes gather in the Estadio do Maracanã tonight, there will be one team just as proud as those at the opening ceremony – Team Cordstrap.
Although we won’t be in the stadium, we can be proud knowing that we helped to make it happen by delivering vital materials on time […]
Cordstrap Cordlash Woven Lashing Cordstrap Heavy Duty Buckles Cordstrap Manual Tensioner
Feed the lashing through the D-ring inside the container and around the cargo you need to secure.
Take the Cordstrap Heavy Duty Buckle into your left hand. Feed the heavy duty lashing (furthest away) through the center of the buckle (upwards) and away from you around the buckle and back up through the upper small […]
Cordstrap Composite Lashing Cordstrap Buckles Cordstrap Manual Tensioner
To Apply Cordstrap Composite Lashing you start by feeding the lashing though the D-ring inside the container and around the cargo you need to secure.
Fold the lashing (furthest away) away from you. Take a buckle in your left hand with the prongs pointing to the right. Feed the loop of the strap through the center of the […]
Cordstrap Composite Strapping Cordstrap Buckles CAB Tensioner
Feed the strap around the bundle and fold the strap with the loose end away from you. Take a buckle in your left hand with the prongs pointing to the right.
Feed the loop of the strap through the buckle’s center and around the upper prong. Fold the other end of the strap towards you and feed it via […]
