Lashing points
Lashing points must withstand the force of the intended lashing to be connected to the lashing point. In contrast to loose cargo securing equipment, the lashing point is an integral part of the cargo carrier (e.g. the vehicle), and the capacity must therefore be determined by the manufacturer of the current cargo carrier, e.g. the body builder. Screw connections, welding joints, etc., but also the overall construction of the cargo carrier, affect the capacity.
The lashing point must withstand load in the intended direction and this direction must be clearly indicated. If it is a lashing point for general use where the directions can vary, the capacity must be stated for all conceivable directions, where the lowest value is usually stated.
Regulations for lashing points
In the Swedish regulation TSFS 20017:25, but also in the European directive 2014/47/EU, reference is made to the European standard EN 12640. This standard specifies the minimum capacity for lashing points based on the GVM (gross weight). Is also states how many and how tightly lashing points must be placed as well as how the label plate must be designed. The standard also states that the designer/builder of the vehicle must type-approve the cargo carrier including testing of the lashing points for cargo securing. This standard mainly applies to "regular" vehicles. Special vehicles intended for special cargo may deviate.
Standard EN 12640
Standard EN 12640 states that lashing points for cargo securing in rest position (when not in use) should be below the floor surface or inside the wall surface. This condition means that a number of lashing points are excluded from this standard and therefore cannot be fully stated to correspond to it. Furthermore, the lashing points must be able to withstand a force corresponding 1.25 x LC without deformation occurring, which affects the function. The LC value must apply for all directions.
• A lashing point which description on our website does not state EN 12640 is not tested according to this standard. The LC value can therefore deviate in one or more directions.
• A lashing point which description on our website states EN 12640(*) is tested according to this standard, but deviates by not being recessed/recessed.
• The capacity unit MSL is used in shipping.