Tie-down, Load Security

Essential safety. Load Securing Made Easier

According to the German Federal Motor Transport Authority, in 2014 German trucks delivered a total of almost 3 billion tonnes of goods. Drivers had to pay attention to load security on around a quarter of billion journeys.

Schmitz Cargobull is part of the “freight traffic on the road” system, just like all the rivers out there. We all make a major contribution to ensure that this system functions.

With this page, we would like to remind you of things which may be otherwise forgotten during your stressful work day, namely the awareness that, in the event of an emergency, securing your semi-trailer’s load not only protects it, but also protects human life – above all your own, but also all other road users.


 

Securing loads prevents damage and injury

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Securing loads prevents damage and injuryEssential safety. Load Securing Made Easier
The first step: Sharpen the awareness of the importance of securing loadsWe Understand - To Reliably Transport Secured Freight
The personal legal consequences due to deficient securing of loads can be seriousThe Legal Framework on the Topic of Securing Loads
The Statutory Framework: Road Traffic Act, German Commercial Code and German Accident Avoidance RegulationThe Statutory Framework: Road Traffic Act, German Commercial Code and German Accident Avoidance
Regulation
The acknowledged rules of technology can also be relied upon from a legal point of viewThe Technical Regulations as Firm Establishment of the Law
The Regulations are PertinentThe Statements of the Technical Regulations
More Powerful than You ThinkThe Physical Forces
The primary objective for load security is that the load must remains in its position in every situationThese Forces Work for You
Correctly Appraise the ForcesAcceleration and Friction in Figures
A coated anti-slip fl oor with a sliding friction coeffi cient of ? = 0.6 makes load securing even easier and means that you don’t need anti-slip mats.Practical Values
Pressure increases the friction resistanceLashing Down at the Correct Angle
The hooks and lashing eyes and rings must have compatible designs.Lashing Equipment and Eyes - The Correct Equipment for Every Purpose.
Securing Using Positive Locking - Trailer - Securing of LoadsSecuring Using Positive Locking
In order to absorb the forces of the positive locking of the load, an additional partitioning wall in the centre of the loading area should be braced towards the chassis.The Correct Equipment for Every Purpose
Stanchions inserted into the bed, or transverse beams anchored in the support laths, enable loading with positive locking despite gaps in the loading arrangement, e.g. partial unloadingThe Correct Equipment for Every Purpose
The correct measures for a combination of securing the loads is not only a technical requirement, but also a financial oneCombined Securing of the Load
Securing Loads of Non-stable Goods - Trailer - Securing of LoadsSecuring Loads of Non-stable Goods
The Correct LoadingThe Load Distribution
Practical Examples - Paper and Coil Transport - Trailer - Securing of LoadsPractical Examples - Paper and Coil Transport
Continuous lashing rings along the outer frame and the bolted-on pallet stop rails simplify lashing down the freight at virtually any point and secure the load against moving sideways.Practical Examples - Automotive Pallet Cages and Tyre Transport
Barrels, with and without strapping and drink crates loaded in positive locking can be safely transported without lashing down when using the appropriate equipment.Practical Examples - Beverage Transport
Practical Examples - Packaged Goods - Trailer - Securing of LoadsPractical Examples - Packaged Goods
VDI 2700 - Trailer - Securing of LoadsVDI 2700