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How to secure heavy machinery in shipping containers

How to Secure Heavy Machinery in Shipping Containers

Case Study

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 […]

September 18th, 2017|Container Freight Securing, Lashing|
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Composite Strapping vs. Steel Strapping

Composite Strapping vs. Steel Strapping

Case Study Australian Leading Home- and Hardware Store

One of Australia’s leading home and hardware stores asked for our assistance with their project to eliminate steel strapping on inbound products. In the past various staff members had been seriously injured when cutting inbound steel strapping. To increase workplace safety at their distribution centres and eliminate these steel strapping related incidents, the goal was to eliminate all inbound steel strapping. […]

September 10th, 2017|Pallet Strapping, Strapping, Unitising / Bundling|
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Container Cargo Securing in a Nutshell – Part 1

Container Cargo Securing in a Nutshell – Part 1

Forces acting on cargo

During transportation, your cargo is subject to forces due to acceleration, deceleration or changes in direction.

The magnitude of these forces depends on

  • type of transport
  • handling, eg. the number of times a container is picked up and dropped
  • weather conditions, eg. during sea transport storms will cause considerably greater forces acting than when […]
July 27th, 2017|Container Freight Securing, Dunnage Bags, Rail Freight Securing|
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Composite Strapping – FAQ’s

What is composite strapping?

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 […]

July 25th, 2017|Pallet Strapping, Strapping, Unitising / Bundling|
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How Cordstrap revolutionized cargo securing on North American Rail

Revolutionary solutions for rail freight securing in North America

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 […]

July 4th, 2017|Lashing, Rail Freight Securing, Strapping|
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The 7 most expensive words in business

“We have always done it this way”

The seven most expensive words in business

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 […]

January 25th, 2017|Container Freight Securing, Flat Rack Lashing, Lashing|
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Cordstrap Secures Steel Frame Rio Olympic Stadium Across Atlantic

Securing Olympic Stadium during 8000km journey across Atlantic

Aerial shot Rio and Olympic logoWhen 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 […]

August 5th, 2016|News|
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How to apply Cordlash Lashing with Heavy Duty Buckle using a CT-40/2 Manual Tensioner

You will need

Cordstrap Cordlash Woven Lashing Cordstrap Heavy Duty Buckles Cordstrap Manual Tensioner

Getting Started

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 […]

January 5th, 2016|Container Freight Securing, Lashing, Product Instructions, Rail Freight Securing|
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How to apply Cordstrap Composite Lashing in Containers using a CT-40/2 Manual Tensioner

You will need

Cordstrap Composite Lashing Cordstrap Buckles Cordstrap Manual Tensioner

Getting Started

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 […]

January 4th, 2016|Container Freight Securing, Product Instructions, Rail Freight Securing|
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How to apply Cordstrap Composite Strapping to Bundles/Packs

You will need

Cordstrap Composite Strapping Cordstrap Buckles CAB Tensioner

Getting Started

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 […]

January 4th, 2016|Product Instructions, Strapping, Unitising / Bundling|
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