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原文传递 Buckle down!

题名：	Buckle down!
正文语种：	eng
作者：	Richard Simpson
摘要：	The load securing safety situation is resolved in all kinds of ways. Some operators simply refuse to let drivers strap up on their premises, and make them drive out of the gate with the load unsecured, then throw the straps over in the public road. As it's not on their premises, incidents are not their problem! For many years, the industry's standard approach to curtainsider load security was the roof-suspended black strap. It was quick and easy to use from the ground because it ran on the kind of extruded rail more suitable for supporting a greenhouse door than securing a load weighing several tonnes. Such systems are now widely accepted as being useless at securing any item weighing over 400kg, but are still sometimes specified on new equipment. Richard Owens, technical support specialist at manufacturer Don-Bur Bodies and Trailers, explains that demand for black straps can often be a legacy from previous equipment, given the long service life of trailers. "Some people will try to order replacement equipment on a like-for-like basis, not realising that guidelines and technology have moved on from 10 or more years ago.
出版年：	2023
期刊名称：	Transport engineer
期：	Jun.
页码：	20-21