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Episode 40: How do you avoid the domino effect when loading trucks?

The domino effect is a damage pattern that occurs as a result of full braking of a truck with certain loads. Today's LaSi blog deals with the causes and the measures which can be taken to avoid or prevent it. About the author: In a series of specialist articles from the field, on topics relating to containers and trucks, you will receive first-hand professional knowledge. How...

Container identification | Who is responsible for load securing? | Friction value on the truck | Incoming container inspection

Episode 39: Anti-slip mats Part 2: Avoiding application errors

After describing the technical boundary conditions for anti-slip mats based on VDI-2700 Sheet 15 in the previous blog, the following article deals with their practical application. The guideline does not go into detail about this and there are also few book writers who deal with this subject matter from a practitioner's perspective. I will try to share my experience...

Container identification | Who is responsible for load securing? | Friction value on the truck | Incoming container inspection

Episode 38: How does an anti-slip mat work? - Part 1: The operating principle

Anyone who deals with the subject of load securing will come across anti-slip mats at some point. For some, they are a panacea, for others just a cost factor that is not needed. How do anti-slip mats work and how necessary are they really in load securing? About the author: In a series of specialist articles from the field, on topics relating to the...

Container identification | Who is responsible for load securing? | Friction value on the truck | Incoming container inspection

Episode 37: Load distribution on trucks - How to calculate the values correctly?

Load distribution on trucks is a constant challenge for both drivers and shippers, which are often tackled with "well-founded half-knowledge". Provided you have some basic knowledge of physics, the problem can be solved quite easily. About the author: In a series of specialist articles from the field, on topics relating to containers and trucks, you will receive first-hand professional...

Container identification | Who is responsible for load securing? | Friction value on the truck | Incoming container inspection

Episode 36: Code XL - Loading the end wall - What should be considered?

EN-12142 "Load securing on road vehicles - Bodies on commercial vehicles - Minimum requirements" has now been in existence since 2007, and vehicle bodies have been getting better and better over the years. Almost only bodies that comply with the Code XL profile are now being manufactured. In terms of the end wall, this means a minimum load capacity of 50% of the technical payload. About the Author: In a series of...

Container identification | Who is responsible for load securing? | Friction value on the truck | Incoming container inspection

Episode 35: Book lashing or sling lashing - application and possible uses

Load securing methods are more diverse than one might think. However, the tie-down lashing method is mostly used, although it is not very efficient. Book lashing or strapping (EN-12195-1) is a securing method that can be used simply, safely and efficiently for certain loads. It is important to know that the securing force always acts in one direction only. About the Author: In a series of technical papers from...

Container identification | Who is responsible for load securing? | Friction value on the truck | Incoming container inspection

Episode 34: Head Flashing & Cross Lashing - Application and Possible Uses

If you carefully pass the trucks with open loading area on the highways, you will predominantly see the tie-down method. This is the method that most drivers and loaders know, but also the one that is often not efficient and sufficient enough. What is hidden under the tarpaulins cannot be seen, of course. About the Author: In a series of technical papers from...

Container identification | Who is responsible for load securing? | Friction value on the truck | Incoming container inspection

Episode 33: Problem Treatments - Using Blocking Agents Correctly

The most common means of transport in Europe today is the semi-trailer. Compared with articulated trains, it has the advantage of a continuous loading area, a larger payload and is easier to maneuver. In this article, I will discuss problems with this type of body in connection with securing devices. About the author: In a series of expert articles from the field, on topics related to the...

Container identification | Who is responsible for load securing? | Friction value on the truck | Incoming container inspection

Episode 32: Load securing with Code XL bodies

The Code XL body, the magic word in load securing. Quite a few shippers and also drivers are of the opinion that now it is only necessary to load and no longer to secure. This is only partly true. The wise answer is: "it depends". Yes on what? About the author: In a series of expert articles from the field, on topics related to...

Container identification | Who is responsible for load securing? | Friction value on the truck | Incoming container inspection

Episode 31: Reefer Container: Structure and Loading

Refrigerated containers have become an indispensable part of the logistics industry. They offer the possibility of transporting refrigerated goods at a defined temperature and monitoring the temperature profile. Compared to the past, when refrigeration had to be provided by the means of transport, today's integral containers are easier to handle. The refrigeration unit is built into the container, which has the minor disadvantage that...

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