Could the future of cargo shipping rely on technology from the past, mixed with technology from the future? Reading this article from Sail World, it looks as if some companies are seriously considering going back to sailing ships to transport their cargo. The Fair Transport company has a cargo ship called The Tres Hombres, which has an insulated cool room built on board, powered solely by wind and sun to keep the cargo of chocolate cargo at the correct temperature. If companies are so tempted to return to sailing methods of transporting cargo, then we can only hope that they are making use of Redback Industries composite strapping to secure their precious cargo against the heavy weather one might encounter on such a journey. Our composite strapping system features maximum impact resistance, with minimal damage to goods and high joint strength. Just the thing for cargo which might be thrown about in the storms of the high seas.
We’re as excited as any company to see more environmental avenues being explored by businesses and if you are operating a ship which runs on more modern methods, our composite strapping is a quarter of the weight of steel banding, and thus reduces the weight of your load, and the energy needed to transport it over long distances.
In this Q&A session by ifw—net.com, Martin Sieg, Damco’s Head of Ocean Freight says that extreme rate swings are not good for the freight market. We have to agree, and suggest that perhaps the rate market could use something equal to our composite strapping and galvanised buckles to keep it secure!
Unfortunately, this isn’t how the economy works, but at least while the economists are worrying about figures, they can be assured that their freight is in safe hands with Redback Industries woven polyester strapping and strap buckles. Redback strapping is ideal for securing heavy loads, of the sort transported by Damco in their air and ocean divisions.
With their air division moving 110,000 tonnes of freight, and set to double this year, we hope that they are using our safe and superior alternative to steel banding in their business. While Damco do compete on price, Sieg mentions that service, special solutions and value-added make the difference. We suggest that our poly cord strapping should certainly be a part of every freight company’s value-added service, as its features are maximum impact resistance, high joint strength and maintains tension over time. We believe that every shipping company and their customers should have their freight treated this well.
If you’re convinced, go to Redback Industries today and ensure the security of your cargo.
Good news for all the truck drivers out there; trucking continues to be the dominant mode of freight transportation, and an integral part of the U.S economy according to the 2012 edition of ATA American Trucking Trends by American Trucking Associations.
Overall in 2011; “trucking moved $603.9 billion in freight – more than 80 percent of all freight transportation revenue. That freight weighed 9.2 billion tons – 67 percent of all freight by weight.” We don’t have to tell you that is a lot of freight!
The distances travelled by truckers are almost astronomical too, with “Class 6-8 trucks travelling 131.2 billion miles in 2010, and all trucks regardless of size travelling 397.8 billion miles.”
So how do truck drivers keep their freight safe and secure while driving these incredible distances? By using Redback Industries composite strapping and galvanised buckles, of course. With maximum impact resistance and high joint strength, truckers know that their freight will remain firmly solid and steadfast for their journey. Woven polyester strapping won’t rust or damage the goods either. Using Redback Industries POWERFLEX composite strapping may even lighten the truckers’ loads, being a quarter of the weight of steel banding.
There’s really no reason for trucking companies not to get in touch with Redback Industries, if you haven’t already, and experience the benefits which woven polyester strapping can bring to your business.
When using products such as Redback Industries’ POWERFLEX composite strapping and POWERWEB woven cord strapping it’s important to use the appropriate tools to secure the load, for safety and security reasons.
Our Proseries tools and accessories ensure your cordstrap is at the correct and safest tension. The TM395 Tensioning Tool is our heavy-duty tensioning tool which provides ultra-high tension. This is a part of our POWERLASH Cargo Restrain Systems, and used in conjunction with our PROGRIP heavy-duty strap buckles, you’ve got one heavy-duty system! PROGRIP heavy duty strap buckles provide maximum joint efficiency and high system strength. You have the choice between galvanized buckles or phosphated coverings. We recently added a black galvanised buckle coating which has superior holding power in all weather conditions. The geometry of PROGRIP Buckles is optimised for use with Redback strapping.
For an example of how to use these tools to ensure that your cargo is the safest and most secure that it can be, watch this video on Buckle Threading which demonstrates the correct way to thread a buckle.
Redback Industries offers a wide range of galvanised buckle types, for all uses. For more information about uses and pricing, please contact us.
Redback Industries high quality cord strapping is quickly replacing steel banding throughout the country. Our cargo restraint systems are an economical alternative to expensive and dangerous steel strapping. Steel banding has the potential to rust and damage any cargo the banding touches and the potential for serious injuries is high.
We recommend either POWERWEB Woven Cord Strapping or POWERFLEX Composite Strapping which both stay tight, and retain tension better than other methods of load securement. These two products will absorb the shocks of shifting cargo, so that your cargo stays secure, and suffers less damage than it would using steel chain or steel banding. Not only that, but POWERFLEX and POWERWEB are both easy-to-use, and safe since they don’t snap back like steel banding.
At Redback Industries, we are committed to keeping you up to date on the latest cargo securement news: The Montana Department of Transportation is gearing up for approximately 300 oversized loads bearing oil modules, on interstates 90 and 15. The plan will eliminate the need to use state highway 12, which is generally favored by large oil importers.
The 205 original [Kearl] modules… were reduced in size to meet interstate highway weight and size requirements after Idaho denied use of Highway 12, a route that did not have overpasses…. All shipments are bound for Imperial/Exxon’s Kearl Oil Sands Project in northeastern Alberta.
The loads will enter the state of Montana on Interstate 90 in Mineral County and exit the state of Montana on Interstate 15 at the Port of Sweet Grass in Toole County, according to a MDOT statement. Some of the loads will originate from the river ports in Pasco, Wash., and Lewiston, Idaho, where they were broken down into smaller pieces. Some of these loads –about 30 downsized loads from Lewiston–have already been trucked into Montana.
The smaller, conventional loads are able to move during daylight hours, while the larger loads on hydraulic trailers must move after 8 p.m. The largest of the modules measure 25 feet wide, nearly 12 feet high and 123 feet long.
For irregular sized loads such as these, we recommend cargo strapping like our Powerlash Cargo Restraint Systems. Powerlash Cargo Restraint is a modular system, using high-tenacity polyester webbing, high joint efficiency no-sew fasteners and a removable tensioning mechanism. Using various combinations of webbing, hooks and strap buckles, Powerlash works well for securing heavy or irregular shaped loads inside of containers and rail cars, as well as onto vessels, barges and flat rack containers.
Applying composite cord strapping is fast and easy when using the correct technique. A common mistake is to pull both ends of strap to cinch down strapping. Pulling both tails creates far too much friction at the strap buckle. Likewise, pulling all the slack through the tight s-curve of the buckle can also create too much drag.
A simple solution is to pretension by pulling the loop towards yourself in the same motion as you thread it over the front leg of the buckle –and prior to pulling the tail. this reduces resistance in the s-curve of the buckle.
Redback composite cord strapping is thicker and consequently more durable than competing composite cord strap products, so reducing drag during pretension is very helpful. This video demonstrates the correct methodology to apply Redback composite cord strapping.
The trade show crate, strapped tight with Redback strapping, is on its way to the Breakbulk Transportation Conference in New Orleans. Visit us in Booth 907 to see our full line of polyester cord strapping, cord lashing, manual and pneumatic banding tools, as well as buckles, hooks and accessories for securing project cargo and export packaging. Also on display will be our new synthetic round lifting slings for vertical, choker and basket hitches. And, be sure to check our low profile, hands free inflator for our line of poly woven air dunnage bags. For more information on the Breakbulk Americas Transportation Conference or our line of cargo securement options, visit www.redbackindustries.com.
Visit Redback Industries October 25-27 in Booth 907 at the Breakbulk Americas 2011 Transportation Conference and Expo in New Orleans. Redback Industries will be exhibiting their full line of heavy duty polyester cord lashing, strap buckles and strapping tools, as well as woven polyester strapping and composite cord strapping.
Breakbulk Americas is the largest and most important gathering in the Americas for companies involved in the shipping of heavy-lift, project cargo and traditional breakbulk cargoes. It is where shippers have the opportunity to meet and develop relationships with the leading specialized carriers, forwarders, ports, terminals and packers who have the expertise and resources to handle oversized cargoes with unique handling requirements.
Exhibitors include the world’s major carriers, forwarders and ports that handle specialized heavy-lift, project and breakbulk cargoes. In addition to a bustling exhibition floor, Breakbulk Americas will feature a 2-day conference with top speakers addressing industry issues. The in-depth program will delve into today’s most pressing breakbulk transportation topics. Speakers will also discuss the hottest regions for breakbulk and project cargo, and review sectors such as oil and gas, and other power generation markets.
Redback Industries has built a strong reputation in the cargo securement industry for providing quality strapping solutions and services at competitive prices. Redback Industries provides composite cord strapping, woven polyester strapping, and cargo lashing for load securement. In addition, check out our strap buckles as well as strapping tools and accessories for maximum efficiency and durability. Find out how we can help you with load restraint at www.redbackindustries.com.
Redback Industries is pleased to announce the arrival of the new TM395 Heavy Duty Lashing Tool. The TM395 Lashing Tool is built for extreme tension, industrial use and features an extra long handle for maximum leverage. The TM395 is compatible with Powerlash, Cordlash and Gatorlash, as well as most webbings and woven lashing straps.
Our industrial strength Strapping Tools & Accessories are economical and require minimal maintenance. Redback Strapping Accessories are built for durability and heavy duty use. For more information, contact Redback Industries, or visit www.redbackindustries.com.
