TPI July 2012

handl ing & logist ics

Barrett Steel introduces Load Choker to UK Barrett Steel has introduced the Load Choker load restraint system to the UK in an exclusive distribution rights deal with its Australian owners. A new website has been launched, complete with online ordering, demonstrating how the Load Choker solves the problem of restraining difficult loads safely and significantly reduces health and safety risks.

By maintaining pressure and ‘choking’ the load to restrict movement in all directions, Load Choker provides greater restraint ability in emergency situations and offers an improvement over traditional belly strap methods. Designed and developed by a truck driver, it presents a leap forward in load securing techniques, particularly when restraining awkward loads. Load Choker has the potential to solve everyday challenges when securing difficult loads. It makes the driver’s life easier and safer, while faster unloading times and major reductions in tie-down time improve multiple-delivery runs. Already in daily use in Australia and New Zealand, Load Choker has been developed and refined to stand up to constant and rigorous use. Models are available to suit both transport webbing and chains. The strap choker or chain choker provides an even tension throughout the load restraint assembly, securing material

The Load Choker load restraint system – strap model

operating from 25 locations across the UK, and is divided into four divisions: general steels; engineering steels; tubes; and international. Recent expansion has seen a stockholding and processing facility being opened in Houston, Texas, USA.

firmly in place in a wide variety of applications. Material is choked to prevent movement in all directions, and double the tension can be achieved by the 2 to 1 mechanical advantage of the ‘pulley’ effect of the choker. Established in 1866 by Henry Barrett, Barrett Steel has expanded organically and by acquisition to become the UK’s largest independent steel stockholder. The group consists of 47 companies

Barrett Steel – UK sales@barrettsteel.com www.barrettsteel.com www.loadchokeruk.com

Chain choker model

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July 2012 Tube Products International