Lashing straps

Lashing straps for reliable load securing – Efficient and legally compliant

Correct load securing is indispensable to minimise risks during transport and meet legal requirements. Lashing straps play a key role in this. They offer an efficient and reliable option to fix your loads in a secure and stable manner. By selecting Sortimo lashing straps, you are opting for quality to assist you in the commercial and private transportation of goods.

Robust lashing straps for optimum load securing

Sortimo lashing straps offer an outstanding solution for the secure fastening of loads. Produced from high-grade Polyamide 6, they impress with their excellent mechanical properties. These materials offer excellent tensile strength as well as good damping and wear characteristics, making them ideal for fastening all kinds of loads. Sortimo lashing straps come into their own particularly with angular objects, as their excellent tensile strengthen reliably grips even sharp edges.

Lashing straps are also excellent for use with irregularly shaped loads, such as gas bottles or machines. Sortimo lashing straps ensure that everything stays in its place, even at high speed and with sudden braking manoeuvres. Thanks to their sturdy design, the lashing straps are both durable, at the same time as having versatile uses.

A wide range of categories of lashing straps for every use

Sortimo offers a wide range of lashing straps designed to meet the most diverse requirements and needs. The product range includes lashing straps with a ratchet, clamp buckle straps, and lashing straps with lashing lugs, which offer the perfect solution, depending on the load to be transported and the vehicle situation. Sortimo ratchet lashing straps are known for their excellent clamping forces, enabling even exceptionally heavy and voluminous loads to be firmly lashed in place. By contrast, lashing straps with a clamp buckle are ideal for lighter loads and can be quickly and simply operated.

Perfect compatibility of ProSafe lashing straps

Sortimo ProSafe lashing straps stand out on account of their excellent quality, but also thanks to their perfect compatibility with the ProSafe load securing system. This system enables your loads to be simply and securely fastened directly to the uprights and cross members of Sortimo blocks. The flexibility of the system lets you attach the ProSafe lashing straps to the various lashing points in the SoboGrip ProSafe floor, quickly and professionally securing your load.

Apart from ProSafe lashing straps, the Sortimo range also includes a wide range of Sortimo original accessories and aids to simplify load securing in your vehicle. For instance, you can attach edge protectors to protect the lashing straps from being damaged by sharp edges. Edge protectors are another useful aid, available at mySortimo. Lashing straps are also perfect for use with the ProSafe version of the Sortimo TopSystem and to fasten to ProSafe lashing rails.

Complementary load securing aids

Apart from lashing straps, Sortimo also offers a wide range of other load securing products, including lashing lugs and round slings, which can be used as a useful addition to lashing straps. These products offer added versatility to securely fasten and transport the most diverse loads.

Why tensioning belts are indispensable for load securing

Load securing is more than just a legal obligation, it is also a question of safety. Tensioning straps, in particular lashing straps, are the most effective means of securing goods during transport. Inadequately secured loads can cause hazardous damage to the vehicle and freight in the event of sudden braking manoeuvres or an accident. But not just that – road safety can be hampered if the load slips or drops onto the road.

Benefits of lashing straps

Lashing straps offer a wealth of benefits: They are versatile, easy to use, and can be quickly used in a wide range of vehicles. They can also be flexibly adapted to different types of load, from small parcels to large machines. Lashing straps provide a fast, cost-effective and safe solution essential for load securing.

Use in commercial transport and on the road

It is crucial to rely on lashing straps, which are both robust and reliable, particularly in the commercial sector where heavy loads need to be transported day after day. The safe transport of goods complies with legislative requirements, at the same time preventing damage to the vehicle and freight.

Prevention of damage to the vehicle and freight

The right lashing straps can be used to prevent your load from slipping, but also protect your vehicle from damage. The use of lashing straps prevents loads rubbing on the floor of the vehicle and causing unnecessary wear while being transported. Scratches and dents are avoided by securing loads to the vehicle walls and the floor.

The importance of correct load securing in accordance with the German Road Traffic Regulations (StVO )

German Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) prescribe that every load must be securely stowed away. Inadequate load securing can result in fines and, in the worst case, lead to an accident. It is therefore always essential to pay attention to the right load securing system when transporting goods.

The different types of lashing straps – single-part and two-part

Single-part lashing straps – For smaller, lightweight load securing

Single-part lashing straps are an excellent choice when it comes to securing smaller or lighter loads. They are easy to use and are especially practical for smaller goods, which require less effort to fasten them.

Two-part lashing straps – For larger loads and a more stable hold

Two-part lashing straps provide more stability and are therefore ideal for larger and heavier loads. The two parts of the strap provide for a more even load distribution, offering improved stability during transport.

What is the right type of lashing strap for my load?

The choice of the right type of lashing strap depends on a range of different factors, such as the size and weight of the load, and the type of vehicle in which the load is being transported. Single-part lashing straps are ideal for smaller and lighter loads, while two-part lashing straps are the better choice for larger loads.

Selecting the right tensioning straps for your vehicle

Material and load-bearing capacity – What really matters with lashing straps?

Lashing straps are available in a range of different materials, each of which is suitable to meet different requirements. Polyamide 6 is very popular due to its excellent tensile strength and flexibility. Depending on the intended use, you should ensure that the lashing straps always have the required load-bearing capacity.

Selection tips: Lashing straps to match the load surface and goods being transported

The choice of the right lashing straps depends on the size of the load surface and the type of goods being transported. Always select lashing straps that securely hold the entire load, without causing excessive strain or overloading. Pay attention to the length and width of the straps to find the right solution for your vehicle.

Use lashing straps correctly – That way you will perfectly secure your load

Basic rules when using tensioning straps

Make sure that the strap is correctly secured and tightened before using lashing straps to secure your load. Ensure that no loose ends of the strap hang out, as they could become caught during the journey.

Diagonal lashing and lashing down: What makes sense when?

Diagonal lashing is an extremely secure option to fix your load in place, as it prevents the load from moving during transport. By contrast, lashing down is a method that is particularly beneficial with lightweight loads.

Uses of lashing straps

Lashing straps are important in many sectors and for different types of vehicle. They provide the necessary safety to fix the load in place during transport and avoid damage.

Different sectors and types of vehicle

From construction companies and freight forwarding to tradespersons – lashing straps are used in many sectors and industries to securely stow away goods. They can be used with trucks as well as vans and panel vans.

Specific requirements for light and heavy goods

The demands on lashing straps differ depending on the weight and shape of the load. Heavier goods require more stable and stronger fastening, while lighter loads can be secured with simpler straps.

Avoiding frequent load securing errors

A frequent error is not tightening lashing straps enough or not anchoring them correctly. This can result in the load slipping or coming loose, which increases the risk of damage and accidents.

Frequently asked questions about lashing straps and load securing

How do I choose the right lashing strap?

Select the lashing strap based on the type of load and the size of your vehicle. Pay attention to the right load-bearing capacity and length.

Can I also use lashing straps for small loads?

Yes, lashing straps can also be effectively used to secure small loads. Single-part lashing straps are especially suitable for this.

What should I do if the lashing strap is damaged?

Immediately replace a damaged lashing strap to ensure safety during transport.