Safe cargo securing for the Chemical Industry
Cordstrap’s mission is to keep the world’s cargo safe. We provide our customers with innovative solutions and expert advice and deliver the physical insurance global shipping needs – on rail, sea, road and air. The rapid global expansion of the chemical industry has seen sharp growth of manufacturers and suppliers in the USA, Germany, and developing markets, producing products for their own use and international export. As an example, production in the USA is expected to grow at a rate that will see industry shipments reach $1 trillion by 2018.*
Such a scale of activity creates a massive shipping requirement, with some unique challenges. Any suspension of supply in the chemical industry increases the cost of the products. Thus raw materials at one end of the process and products at the other must be shipped reliably and on time.
Cordstrap’s resource – with five manufacturing locations and operations in 50 countries worldwide – means that we are able to offer cargo securing solutions wherever the industry requires them. And 50 years experience of dealing with the typical loads of the chemical industry – whether drums, IBC’s, big bags, pails or super sacks – means
we understand the need to keep control of total cost of ownership and ensure time and cost efficiency are maximized during cargo securing.
Cordstrap Applications
Cordstrap’s cargo securing products are world-class. But it is the applications that use these products that ensure we can engineer the maximum protection for their goods during shipping.
Whatever the means of shipping and whether in 55-gallon drums, super sacks, 25kg bags or IBC’s, our solutions provide the physical insurance needed in a complex supply chain economically, efficiently and safely. And with full CTU code compliance.
Containerization
We work with chemical manufacturers that ship cargo in containers to provide a complete container solution – including innovative modular systems – for the industry.
Whether securing drums or IBC’s in containers, Cordstrap lashing is the most effective way to secure cargo for international shipping.
Our polyester lashing has many advantages over conventional cargo securing products such as heavy-duty steel straps, chains or wood blocking and bracing, in terms of preventing damage during transportation.
Benefits of Cordstrap Polyester Lashing include:
- Certified by AAR and Germanisher Lloyd
- Strong – system strength of up to 20 tons
- Easy, fast and safe to apply
- Protective
- Shock absorbent
- Possibility of personalization
- Light weight
- Portability
Dunnage Bags
Cordstrap dunnage bags are specifically designed to secure and stabilize cargo in containers, closed railcars, trucks and ships. Where palletized cartons are containerized, dunnage bags should be used in conjunction with Cordstrap lashing.
They prevent both lateral and longitudinal movement and, using our unique precision inflation system, are much more effective in stabilizing cargo compared with wood blocking and bracing – which are both more costly and time-consuming.
Cordstrap will advise on the most effective dunnage bag to match a customer’s individual requirements.
Benefits of Cordstrap Dunnage Bags include:
- AAR approved
- Easy, fast and safe to apply
- Moisture resistant
- Time saving
- Light weight
- Re-usable
- Easy to remove at destination
- Constructed from 100% recyclable materials
Bundling and Palletizing
Cordstrap are the leading supplier of strapping and bundling solutions for cargo such as drums and pails; along with a range of accessories, these are specifically designed for the protection of chemical cargo.
Cordstrap’s polyester composite strapping solutions provide a high quality, strong solution to securing products for chemical manufacturers.
Our composite strap, together with a high quality steel buckle, provides optimal strength in all securing applications.
Cordstrap buckles are the most reliable closing method for securing products. They are easy to use and can be consistently applied with our high quality, low maintenance tooling range.
Made of non-abrasive material, Cordstrap’s composite strapping is easy to use, will not damage products in transit and is safe to apply and remove.
Benefits of Cordstrap Strapping include:
- Strong
- Easy, fast and safe to apply
- Protective
- Shock absorbent
- Possibility of personalization
- Light weight
- Portable
- Re-tensionable
- Weather resistant
- Rust and rot-proof
- Certified and approved by Germanischer Lloyd
For all applications, a comprehensive range of complimentary accessories, including edge protection, dessicants and anti slip mats, allow Cordstrap’s application specialists to design the most precise solution to the shipping challenges of customers in the chemical industry – in combination with the appropriate products.