Lashing Materials

Types of Lashing Materials

1. Webbing Straps:
   • Material: Typically made from polyester, nylon, or polypropylene.
   • Function: Used to secure cargo on trucks, trailers, and ships.
   • Features: High tensile strength, low stretch, resistant to abrasion and UV rays.
2. Chains:
   • Material: Made from steel, often galvanized or coated to prevent rust.
   • Function: Used for heavy-duty lashing of industrial machinery and heavy cargo.
   • Features: High strength, durability, suitable for securing heavy loads.
3. Rope and Cordage:
   • Material: Natural fibers (like manila) or synthetic fibers (like polypropylene, polyester).
   • Function: Used for tying down lighter loads or for supplementary lashing.
   • Features: Flexible, easy to handle, various strengths depending on the material.
4. Wire Ropes:
   • Material: Steel, often coated for corrosion resistance.
   • Function: Used for securing very heavy cargo, often in conjunction with winches.
   • Features: Extremely strong, durable, resistant to environmental conditions.
5. Ratchet Straps:
   • Material: Webbing straps with a ratchet mechanism made from metal.
   • Function: Provides tensioning for securing loads tightly.
   • Features: Easy to use, adjustable tension, high strength.
6. Bungee Cords:
   • Material: Elastic rubber core covered with a fabric sheath.
   • Function: Used for securing light to medium loads.
   • Features: Stretchable, easy to use, suitable for irregularly shaped items.
7. Load Binders:
   • Material: Metal, typically steel.
   • Function: Used to tighten chains and secure heavy loads.
   • Types: Ratchet binders, lever binders.
   • Features: Provides high tension, durable, suitable for heavy-duty applications.
8. Edge Protectors:
   • Material: Plastic or metal.
   • Function: Protects cargo edges from damage by lashing materials.
   • Features: Distributes pressure, prevents strap and cargo damage.

Common Spare Parts and Accessories

1. Hooks and Buckles:
   • Material: Steel, stainless steel, or other metals.
   • Function: Attach lashing materials to anchor points.
   • Types: Snap hooks, flat hooks, wire hooks, cam buckles, and ratchet buckles.
2. Turnbuckles:
   • Material: Steel or stainless steel.
   • Function: Used to adjust the tension in lashing chains or ropes.
   • Types: Jaw and jaw, hook and hook, eye and eye.
3. Lashing Rings and D-Rings:
   • Material: Steel, stainless steel, or forged metal.
   • Function: Anchor points for lashing straps or chains.
   • Features: High strength, various shapes and sizes.
4. Winches:
   • Material: Metal, typically steel.
   • Function: Used for tensioning lashing straps or ropes.
   • Types: Hand winches, electric winches.
5. Tensioners:
   • Material: Metal, often with plastic components.
   • Function: Tools to apply and adjust tension in lashing straps or ropes.
   • Types: Manual tensioners, automatic tensioners.