Lashing Restraints/Cargo Aids

Military Lashings and Restraints

Our range of aircraft tie downs provides users with a slim-line light weight securing restraint that through its unique action makes it impossible to over tension. The polyester/nylon webbing has a fast-single action, over center mechanism that gives tension and locking in one swift movement, this makes it ideal for connection to aircraft structures where composite materials are present. Quick release is also achieved in one easy action.

Designed originally for securing rotary wing aircraft on deck, the MC1 and MC2 are widely used by navies and marine agencies around the world for securing all manner of cargo. It is for aviation purposes that they are both renowned, with the MC1 commonly used as part of a lashing kit to secure airframes in the light to medium 1,500Kg to 8,000Kg class and the MC 2 for larger airframes above 9,000Kg. Whether used in naval applications or on the latest super yacht, these two lashing alone cover the majority of the spectrum of embarked aviation.

Commercial Lashings and Restraints

Drallim recognises that your immediate requirement may be non-standard and will need a customised approach. Ratchet strops can be produced to most strengths and sizes in any configuration that may be required to satisfy the task. Other options of fastening are always available including over-centre buckles, non-sew hooks, and one-way buckles in many varied materials.

Quick Release Devices

Drallim’s range of heavy-duty restraints known as “Quick Release Couplings” are regularly used to secure embarked aviation as well as various alternative heavy and demanding cargo applications where secure restraint is critical to mission success. The design allows the user to release tension in the coupling whilst fully restrained, allowing the load to be quickly freed for movement or deployment.

The Quick Release Coupling is suitable for all rugged cargo applications in both the Marine and Aviation environment, offering load capacities of 10,000lb (ca. 4,536 kg) and 14,000lb (ca. 6,350 kg) in either standard or in ‘anti-vibration’ configurations.

Designed originally for securing aircraft on deck, the Quick Release Coupling is a rugged tensioner for use in any heavy-duty cargo situation. At one end is a double-jaw claw-type connector, operated by a quarter turn of a knurled hand grip, which attaches to a securing ring or other suitable strong point. At the other end of the coupling is a chain pocket into which the nearest link of a length of chain lashing is located after all the slack has been taken up.

The restraint is secured ready for final tensioning by means of a half-turn of the lock. Turning the built-in handwheel on the body of the coupling produces the required tension in the restraint. Quick release is effected by a quarter turn of the handgrip.