Performance Criteria for Cargo Securement Devices

In the world of cargo hauling, there are very few things more important than ensuring that your cargo is safe. Not only is that the most vital part of the job, but the safer you can make the cargo itself, the safer it will be to handle for you and anyone else that needs to move it. That’s where cargo securement devices come in. Logistick’s cargo load locks and other securement devices ensure that your haul gets to where it needs to go. To show you how we can gauge this, we lay out the performance criteria for cargo securement devices so that you can feel safe in the same knowledge we have.

Breaking Strength

The first performance criteria for cargo securement devices is their breaking strength. All securement devices have a breaking strength set by their manufacturer. One essential benchmark is that the cargo and the device must be able to withstand certain forces that act upon it without meeting that breaking strength. These forces, applied separately, include:

1. 0.8 g deceleration in the forward direction
2. 0.5 g acceleration in the rearward direction
3. 0.5 g acceleration in a lateral direction

Working Load Limit

Cargo securement devices must also meet the working load limit criterion. This standard refers to the maximum load that the securement device can handle during normal operation. Similar to the breaking strength, certain forces must be able to act upon the cargo without exceeding the working load limit. These include:

1. 0.435 g deceleration in the forward direction
2. 0.5 g acceleration in the rearward direction
3. 0.25 g acceleration in a lateral direction

Equivalent Means of Securement

To meet the requirements necessary for cargo securement devices, the cargo must be:

1. Immobilized so that its weight as it shifts can’t negatively affect the driving of the truck itself
2. Transported in a sided vehicle that has strong enough walls to contain the cargo, should it move, tip, or shift during transit
3. Secured accordingly to the criteria mentioned above (breaking strength and working load limit)

If you have any questions regarding our cargo securement systems, Logistick Inc. will be available to answer your inquiries. We want you and your cargo to be as safe as possible, so don’t hesitate to contact us.