STANDARD
The European Standard that applies to lashings is EN-12195. Devices for lashing loads on road vehicles, made of synthetic fibers. It applies to all European Union countries, many of which are already carrying out control and sanction measures.
This standard specifies the safety requirements relating to the manufacture and use of lashing devices made from technical textiles for multiple uses. As well as test methods for load lashing straps, hazards and composite load lashing devices.
Cargo lashing belts manufactured in accordance with EN12195-2 must have a blue label indicating that they are manufactured in polyester.
Each part of a lashing assembly shall have the blue identification label, which must contain data that enables its identification, determination of specifications and traceability of its manufacture and distribution.
The data that must appear on the label are the following:
| In the hidden part of the label : | Inside the seam of the lashing belt, you have to specify |
| Name : | From the manufacturer or distributor who has placed the mooring on the market |
| Standard : | EN 12195-2 indicates that the fastener is manufactured in accordance with the following standard |
| Material: | 100% polyester |
| Text: | Warning text to avoid applying the mooring for uses for which it was not designed. |
| Lengthening : | Indicates belt elongation |
| SHF : | Standard Hand Force |
| STF: | Standard Tension Force (Standard Tension Force) |
| Load Capacity | It is indicated in daN, and is the maximum force for a tensile use that the lashing strap has been designed to withstand. For direct pull LC1 and for double pull LC2 (if the lashing is used with the load clamped, the lashing capacity is multiplied by 2). |
| Reference | Manufacturer's code |
| Long | Length of belt or part of belt |
| Date | Date on which the product was manufactured. |
| Traceability | Manufacturer's serial number or production number. Internal numbering that makes product traceability possible. |
- Open the tensioner.
- To tighten the belt, pass the belt through the slot in the central shaft of the tensioner.
- Tighten with the lever, winding the belt on the central shaft until the tension is correct.
- To release the tensioner, pull back the lever lock and place it in the B position.
Before using a belt for the first time, we must make sure:
- that the belt to be used is suitable for the fastening to be performed. that it corresponds exactly to what has been specified in the order.
- that the manufacturer's certificate is at hand.
- that the belt is perfectly identified with the blue label.
- that it reflects the resistance load, traceability and reference.
Before each use of the belt, it must be inspected to check that it has no defects and that the identification and specification are correct.
- A belt without identification (blue label in order) must never be used.
- During the period of use, regular checks should be made for defects or damage. These checks should extend to any fittings or accessories used in conjunction with the belt.
- If there is any doubt as to the belt's suitability for use, the belt should be taken out of service until it is examined by a competent person.
- At the end of service, the belt should be properly stored in a clean, dry and well ventilated environment, at room temperature (e.g. on a shelf), away from any source of heat, contact with chemicals, fumes, corrosive surfaces, direct sunlight or other sources of ultraviolet radiation.
- Before storage, the restraint should be inspected for any damage that may have occurred during use. Belts should never be stored if they have any damage.
- If the lashings have come into contact with acids and/or alkaline agents, dissolution in water or neutralization by suitable means is recommended before storage. In case of doubt always remove from service.
- Ties that have become wet during use, or as a result of cleaning, should be hung and dried naturally.
Examination periods should be determined by the user company itself, and a visual inspection prior to use is recommended.
Repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer.
Never attempt to repair a belt yourself.
The following are examples of defects or damage that may affect the belt's suitability for continued safe use. In these cases the belt should be removed from service immediately.
- Surface wear: With normal use, some wear of the surface fibers may occur.
- Cuts: Longitudinal or transverse cuts, cuts or edge wear damage, cuts in the overlap stitches and cuts in the belt eyes may occur.
- Chemical attack: Chemical attack can cause weakening and softening of materials.
- Friction or heat damage: This is caused bythe glazed appearance of the belt fabric fibers and in extreme cases, by melting of the belt.
IN SUCH CASES, THE BELTS MUST BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
- Use only intact lashing straps.
- Do not load lashing straps beyond their LC.
- Do not tie knots in the lashing strap. Do not use lashing straps for lifting loads.
- Do not place loads on the lashing strap. Do not tighten webbing on sharp edges.
- Do not use webbing that is not equipped with an easily identifiable label.
