What is the EN12195-2 standard?
EN 12195-2 is one of a series of standards published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) related to the safe securing of goods in transport. The purpose of this series of standards is to ensure that goods are properly secured during transport to prevent accidents and damage.
The fields of application of this standard are mainly in the transport and logistics industry, especially where goods are transported on-road vehicles. Transportation companies, as well as manufacturers of mesh strapping, can refer to this standard to ensure that their products and practices comply with established safety standards.
What are the specific requirements for lashing webbing straps in the EN12195-2 standard?
The EN 12195-2 standard specifies a series of design requirements for ratchet straps, covering aspects such as material, size, strength, label, hardware,etc. These requirements have an important impact on product quality and ensure that the straps can secure goods safely and reliably in actual use.
Material: The web lashings are made from man-made fibers such as polyester and polypropylene. Choosing the right fiber material is a key factor in ensuring the ratchet straps have sufficient strength and durability.
Size: The ratchet straps come in a variety of widths and lengths to accommodate various cargo sizes, and are wide enough to provide adequate support and fixation.
Strength: The standard sets forth requirements for the strength of ratchet straps. This includes linear tensile strength, which is the maximum force the strapping can withstand during stretching. Strength requirements ensure that the straps can withstand the required loads under various transportation conditions.
Elongation: Standards stipulate elongation requirements for ratchet straps to ensure that even if the goods are bumped or vibrated during transportation, the strapping straps can maintain sufficient tension to effectively prevent the movement of the goods.
Lashing Strap label
The content of the label is of fundamental importance for the correct selection and use of the web lashing. Below is a brief description of the main parameters contained on the label.
LC: lashing capacity. It is the maximum allowed force, expressed in daN, that the lashing device is designed to sustain in use. This is the parameter required to calculate the securing of the cargo in case of direct lashing, according to the provisions of the EN12195-2 standard.
SHF: standard hand force of a lashing. It is the load, expressed in daN, which represents the maximum action that can be performed manually on the tensioning device. In practice, it is the maximum force, corresponding to about 50 kg, with which an operator can act on the ratchet to tension the lashing.
STF: standard tension force. Residual force after physical release of the handle of the tensioning device after an action equal to SHF = 50 daN. This is the parameter that is used to calculate the securing of the cargo when frictional lashing is used, according to the provisions of the EN12195-2 standard. The higher the value of the STF parameter, the greater the lashing performance of the equipment. In fact, with the same action on the ratchet, equal to 50 daN, a web lashing with a higher STF value guarantees a greater residual tension than a web lashing with a lower STF value. Web lashings that do not have the STF parameter shown on the label shall not be used for frictional lashing, but can only be used for direct lashing.
Safety tips for using a ratchet strap
1. When moving a ratchet strap should not drag on the ground
2. Inspect the ratchet strap before use
3. Do not use the ratchet straps if the tag is removed.
4. Do not make knots, do not use them for lifting
5. Do not use straps if there is any sign of cut cover, snagging, heat or chemical damage, excessive wear, damaged seams, any other defects, or the presence of grit, abrasive materials or other deleterious matter.
6. Protect the ratchet strap from the sharp edges of the load.
7. Use corner protection for sharp edges.
