What is BS 6756 - Fibre rope cargo nets about?
Cargo nets are used by the military, and in the shipping industry, to secure loads to prevent them from shifting during transport. BS 6756 focuses on fibre rope cargo nets. BS 6756 provides you specifications for Fibre rope cargo nets.
BS 6756 gives requirements for nets, made from natural and man-made fibre ropes as cargo nets in stevedoring and similar operations, for example, under slinging from helicopters. BS 6756 provides a method of test for the static strength of cargo nets and gives recommendations for the selection, use and inspection of cargo nets.
BS 6756 gives recommendations to users of rope cargo nets that they should study the information and recommendations in the standard and that such recommendations should be regarded as the minimum standards to be observed in the usage and care of fibre rope cargo nets.
Who is BS 6756 - Fibre rope cargo nets for?
BS 6756 on fibre rope cargo nets is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of cargo nets
- The shipping industry
- Industries where cargo nets are used
- Research and development team
- Testing laboratories
- Inspection bodies
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS 6756 - Fibre rope cargo nets?
Cargo netting makes it easier and safer to transport loads without risking damage to items. Cargo nets help to keep you and other drivers safer on the road since you will not have to worry about items moving or coming loose during transport.
BS 6756 provides you with construction requirements for fibre rope cargo nets including materials, design and splicing. BS 6756 also provides you with dimension specifications for fibre rope cargo nets including mesh and mesh rope size.
BS 6756 guide you with a safe working load which helps you to ensure that the load lifted does not exceed the safe working load, taking into account all the circumstances of use. Following BS 6756 guidelines help you to produce flexible cargo nets that can be easily adjusted and stretched to ensure loads of different shapes and sizes.
