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Load securing for lorries online shop: Products for securing loads during transport

More and more goods are being transported by road, sea and air. All these packaged goods have one thing in common: they need to get from A to B safely. This safety is characterised above all by integrity. You contribute to this equation with the appropriate product properties. When it comes to load securing, we are the experts - whether it's lorry load securing, aircraft load securing, container load securing or rail load securing. Since 2007, we have been advising our customers on the best possible transport securing and sell our products at fair wholesale prices. If you would like general advice on our load securing products, please contact us!

Dunnage bags, lashing straps, anti-slip mats, one-way lashing & mechanical load securing

All items in the load securing category are listed below. If you cannot find a required article for load securing online, please contact us. If you need a concept for your lorry load securing, please make an appointment for a free consultation with one of our experts.

What is load securing?

Load securing refers to all measures taken to protect goods from slipping, tipping or falling during transport. The aim is to prevent transport damage and ensure safety on the road, rail or sea

This includes lashing, bracing or securing the load with aids such as lashing straps, anti-slip mats or dunnage bags. A correctly secured load remains firmly in place even during sudden braking manoeuvres or cornering and thus fulfils the legal requirements for safe transport

The advantages of load securing at a glance

  • Protection against transport damage
  • Increased road safety
  • Avoidance of legal consequences
  • Protection of the vehicle
  • Economic advantages
  • Occupational safety
  • Preservation of insurance cover
  • Fewer cases of damage

Load securing for lorries, trains, containers, sprinters & aircraft

When it comes to load securing, it is important to understand the variety of products available as well as their specific applications and benefits. At Sandax, you will find an extensive range of securing equipment designed specifically for different transport needs.

To optimally secure your load, mechanical load securing devices such as clamping beams and aluminium load beams offer a robust and flexible solution to efficiently and safely secure a wide range of load types. These can be adjusted to different lengths and are therefore suitable for different load compartment sizes. By using these beams, which are compatible with lashing rails, the load is protected from slipping and the loading space is optimally utilised at the same time.

Also indispensable are lashing straps, which are available in various lengths and strengths to fulfil a wide range of load security requirements. These straps, equipped with advanced ratchets, enable loads to be lashed securely and quickly. Special dunnage bags complete the range by filling gaps between loads, preventing them from shifting or tipping over during transport. For more specific requirements, such as securing heavy machinery or bulky items, robust, wider lashing straps are available that offer greater tensile strength. These are particularly important when the load requires a high breaking load.

Another essential load securing product for trucks are anti-slip mats, which are designed to be placed on loading surfaces to minimise slippage and provide additional stability. By integrating these products into your load securing strategy, you can not only increase safety during transport, but also improve the efficiency of your logistics processes. Invest in high-quality and specialised load securing equipment from Sandax to ensure optimal securing and protection of your goods.

What is important when securing loads?

Especially on long journeys, but also on short journeys, there are various factors, which always play a key role in load securing:


  1. Weatherproof: Not only the cardboard packaging itself, but also the load securing in particular must be absolutely weatherproof. Many people think of rain and wind when they think of this point. But the sun and UV radiation can also sooner or later literally put the load securing to the test. Extreme dryness, heat and cold can also play a role. Under certain circumstances, it can even happen that the load securing is exposed to several or even all influences. It is therefore important that the material neither tears nor slips. The entire load should also not slip or fall over, depending on the forces acting on it.
  2. Protection against shaking: When goods are transported, they are naturally in motion. Every movement shakes the packaged goods. It is therefore important that you have secured your load in a way that can withstand this shaking. Factors such as a change in the shape of the load due to the shaking can also play a role.
  3. Elasticity: Every load securing system should keep the load in shape, but it should also be flexible to a certain extent, so that it can lose its shape for a short time, but then also regain its shape. For this reason, we at Sandax rely on flexible materials that are also highly tear-resistant.

Legal basis and responsibilities

IIn Germany, the proper securing of loads is required by law in order to ensure road safety. According to § 22 of the German Road Traffic Regulations (StVO), the load must be stowed and secured in such a way that it cannot slip, fall over, roll or fall down even in the event of emergency braking or sudden evasive manoeuvres. The recognised rules of technology, such as the VDI guideline 2700 "Load securing on road vehicles", must be observed.

The responsibility for load securing lies with several parties:

  • Driver: The driver is obliged to ensure the road safety of the vehicle, including the proper securing of the load.
  • Owner: The vehicle owner must ensure that the vehicle is in a roadworthy condition and is suitable for the intended load.
  • Shipper: The shipper is responsible for the safe loading of the goods for transport, in particular for the correct stowage and securing of the load.
Violations of the load securing regulations can have considerable consequences, including fines, points on the driving licence register and, in serious cases, even imprisonment. For example, fines of between 50 and 150 euros and 1 to 2 points in Flensburg can be imposed for inadequate load securing.
Effective load securing requires in-depth knowledge and regular training of the people involved. Drivers, shippers and dispatchers should be regularly trained in the latest regulations and load securing techniques in order to minimise safety risks and meet legal requirements.


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Tip: Responsibility lies not only with the driver

As described in detail in this section, the assumption that only the driver is responsible for correctly securing the load is incorrect


Types of load securing

There are various methods of load securing for lorries & other means of transport, which are used depending on the type of load and transport conditions:

  1. Force-locking load securing: Force-locking load securing increases the frictional force between the load and the loading surface by lashing it down. The load is pressed onto the loading surface with lashing straps to prevent it from slipping. The use of anti-slip material, such as anti-slip mats, can increase the effectiveness of this method.
  2. Form-fit load securing: Here, the load is loaded without gaps or secured by blocking devices so that it lies directly against the boundaries of the loading area. Form-fit load securing can be achieved by using locking beams, wedges or other blocking devices.
  3. Direct lashing: With this method, the load is secured directly to the loading area using lashing equipment such as tension belts. Variants of direct lashing are diagonal lashing, diagonal lashing and sling lashing, which are used depending on the requirements and nature of the load.

Vehicle-related aspects of load securing

In addition to the direct securing measures, the condition of the vehicle also plays a decisive role:

  • Body strength: The stability of the front, side and rear walls of the vehicle is essential for form-fit load securing. The European standard EN 12642 defines requirements for standard bodies (code L) and reinforced bodies (code XL), whereby the latter can absorb higher loads.
  • Lashing points: According to the EN 12640 standard, commercial vehicles must be equipped with suitable lashing points that can withstand certain minimum tensile forces. These lashing points serve as attachment points for lashing equipment and are dimensioned according to vehicle type and total mass.

Buy dunnage bags & accessories

Robust and reusable polypropylene dunnage bags for filling loading gaps.

Buy lashing straps & accessories

Tensioning straps & lashing straps for securing transported goods, for example on lorries and transporters.

Buy webbing & accessories

Webbing for single-use lashing for load securing of transported goods.

Buy edge protectors

Robust and reusable edge protectors made of cardboard and plastic for securing loads.

Buy mechanical load securing accessories

Clamping beams, round locking beams, lashing rails, loading beams and much more for mechanical load securing.

Buy anti-slip mats

Anti-slip mats to prevent loads from slipping, for example on lorry beds.


How can you secure your load?

Depending on the package, you can use different techniques to secure your load. In the Sandax load securing shop, we offer you the following options:

  • Dunnage bags: Dunnage bags ensure that your load does not move, but stays in place and, above all, does not fall over. They are often found in containers, ships, wagons and lorries. They offer you a particularly high degree of flexibility so that they can also fill gaps of different sizes. They are particularly practical to use because you can fill them individually. You will need the right filling gun for this.
  • Edge protectors: They are the points where the greatest forces occur - the edges of a load. It is therefore particularly important that these sensitive points are protected separately. Our edge protectors, which you can even use several times, provide optimum edge protection. The edges of your packages are excellently protected, especially during reloading. This is primarily about mechanical influences that affect your load, such as impacts or other edges.
  • Maritime Load securing: Different conditions apply to your cargo on the high seas. Other regulations also apply when it comes to load securing . Because here, where your cargo is often travelling for weeks, many forces act on your packages. This makes it all the more important that the items are secured well and above all appropriately for the situation. At Sandax, we at are also very familiar with load securing for sea transport and supply you with seawater-resistant load securing.
  • Lashing straps: They are also known as lashing straps and ensure optimum and fast load securing on cars, on trailers or in vans. Longer lashing straps are also ideal for securing lorry loads. Here it is above all the shaking that acts on the securing. In fact, lashing straps are probably the most widely used means of securing loads, which you can currently use. You can adjust the tension individually because, as the name suggests, lashing straps can be tensioned . We also offer you products of the highest quality and long service life.
  • Mechanical load securing: The mechanical load securing category includes things like clamping beams and loading beams. They offer you a quick way to secure your load . When making your decision, be sure to check which system is installed in your vehicle. You must also select the clamping bars and load bars accordingly. With us you get durable material of the highest quality. This form of load securing is particularly popular in the food sector, as the products are food-safe.
  • Container lashing: Whenever you need a restraint system for your container, container lashing is used. As a rule, such systems consist of two vertical straps into which you can hook the horizontal straps. These can be movable or firmly sewn.
  • One-way lashing: This is the cost-effective alternative to our reusable lashing. This solution with lashing straps is always chosen when, for example, large export quantities are to be moved and a return of the lashing would not be worthwhile in terms of costs. Nevertheless, the load must of course arrive absolutely safely and undamaged. This is exactly what our safe and cost-effective one-way lashing is for.
  • Anti-slip mats: They are literally the basis of every transport - anti-slip mats. These are available from us as pads and rolls. These anti-slip mats ensure that your pallets or load cannot slip during transport. They form the base for your packages.

All these products are certified and are sure to meet your justifiably high standards. After all, load securing is subject to numerous regulations and is alsofrequently checked . Make your contribution to safety in logistics and opt for load securing from Sandax.


10 important questions and answers about load securing

Below we have collected 10 frequently asked questions about load securing and answered them briefly.

What are the 3 types of load securing?

There are three main types of load securing:

👉 The aim is always to reliably prevent the load from moving during the journey.

Which regulations must be observed when securing loads?

The following regulations are relevant for load securing:

  • § 22 StVO (Road Traffic Regulations - Securing the load)
  • § 23 StVO (Duties of the vehicle driver)
  • VDI guideline 2700 (Load securing on road vehicles)
  • DIN EN 12195-1 (Calculation of lashing forces)

Depending on the type of transport, ADR (dangerous goods regulations) may also apply.

Can rubber bands be used to secure loads?

No, rubber bands are not approved for safe load securing. They do not provide sufficient holding force and can tear under load. For professional securing, certified lashing equipment such as lashing chains, lashing straps or load securing nets must be used.

When do you need a red flag?

A red flag is required if the load on the vehicle protrudes more than 1 metre beyond the reflectors (§ 22 Para. 4 StVO):

  • Labelling: During the day with a red flag (at least 30×30cm)
  • Additionally at night: red light and red reflector

What abbreviations are there for load securing?

Typical abbreviations:

  • LC: Lashing Capacity (lashing force of the strap in daN)
  • STF: Standard Tension Force (standard pre-tensioning force when lashing down)
  • SHF: Standard Hand Force (normal hand force on the ratchet)
  • VdTÜV: Verband der Technischen Überwachungs-Vereine

What does LC mean in load securing?

LC stands for Lashing Capacity and refers to the maximum permissible lashing force of a lashing device.

  • Unit: daN (decanewton)
  • Example: A lashing strap with LC 2,500 daN may apply a maximum securing force of 2,500 kg

What are the two basic types of load securing?

A distinction is made between:

  • Force-locking securing: The load is pressed onto the loading surface by lashing it down.
  • Form-fit securing: The load is secured without gaps to fixed boundaries or support equipment.

A combination of both methods is often used.

What do you need to know about load securing?

  • Loads must be secured in such a way that they cannot slip or tip over in the event of emergency braking or sudden swerving.
  • Lashing equipment must be tested and certified.
  • The driver of the vehicle is responsible for the correct securing.
  • Poor load securing jeopardises lives and results in high fines.

What is the difference between force-fit and form-fit?

  • Force-locking securing: Creates a high frictional force between the load and the loading surface (e.g. by lashing down).
  • Positive-locking securing: Prevents movement of the load by applying it without gaps to boundaries or by clamping (e.g. using clamping beams or blocking).

What load securing aids are available?

Various aids are used for professional load securing:

  • Lashing straps: Flexible straps with ratchet or clamp lock
  • Lashing chains: Robust securing of particularly heavy loads
  • Edge protectors: Protect belts and load edges from damage
  • Anti-slip mats: Increase the friction between the load and the loading surface
  • Stowage bags: Fill gaps in the cargo space
  • Clamping beams and tie rods: Secure the load by clamping it positively
  • Load securing nets: Secure loose objects on the loading area
  • Shock and tilt indicators: Monitor improper movement during transport
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You can find our complete range of load securing products in our product catalogue:

Load securing product catalogue

Load securing for lorries & co. - quality in the load securing shop at Sandax

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