From transport through to storage, effective load restraint plays a critical role in keeping people safe, protecting equipment, and ensuring cargo arrives intact. In demanding Australian worksites, there’s no room for compromise.
That’s why Bullivants offer a comprehensive range of load restraint solutions designed to prioritise safety, compliance, and reliability. Built for ease of use and engineered to Australian Standards, Bullivants load restraint gives operators confidence that loads are secured correctly, every time.
The Bullivants load restraint range, available through Blackwoods, includes polyester webbing assemblies, chains, wire rope, and a full suite of accessories. Together, these solutions cover a wide range of transport and storage applications across construction, mining, logistics, manufacturing, and utilities.
To ensure consistent performance in tough environments, all Bullivants webbing materials and components are tested, marked, and certified in accordance with AS/NZS 4380. This focus on compliance and traceability delivers peace of mind for businesses operating under strict safety and regulatory requirements.
Loads are restrained using two primary methods: Direct Restraint and Tie Down Restraint. Each method controls load movement by friction, containment, blocking, or direct attachment, depending on the application.
Choosing the correct method is essential to achieving a safe and compliant load restraint outcome.
Direct restraint is commonly used for containing, blocking, or attaching loads such as excavators, Bobcats, graders, dozers, and mining vehicles. This method restricts movement by directly securing the load to the transport vehicle, making it ideal for heavy machinery and equipment that is difficult to tie down using friction alone.
For many heavy machinery applications, direct restraint provides greater security and reduces reliance on surface friction.
Tie down restraint relies on applying tension to increase friction between the load and the vehicle deck. When set up correctly, it helps prevents loads from moving forwards, sideways, or backwards during transport.
For this method to be effective:
Factors such as lashing angle play a critical role. Shallow angles reduce effective clamping force, often requiring additional lashings. Surface conditions also have a significant impact, with friction‑enhancing materials like rubber mats capable of reducing the number of required lashings by up to 50%.
Regular inspection of load restraint equipment is essential to maintaining safety and compliance. Under AS/NZS 4380, lashings that have lost 10% or more of their capacity must be removed from service.
Any equipment showing signs of cracking, breakage, excessive wear or damage must be discarded immediately. Proper care, correct loading practices, and routine inspection all help ensure Bullivants load restraint solutions continue to perform reliably throughout their service life.
Speak with your local Blackwoods Safety Technical Specialist today to find the right Bullivants load restraint solution for your application, or explore the full range of webbing, chains, wire rope, and accessories designed to keep your operations safe, efficient, and compliant.