Lashing

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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