Quick Answer
EN 12195 is the European standard for cargo securing on road vehicles, covering the forces acting on loads in transit and the lashing capacity required to restrain them. Composite cord strap made to EN 12195 requirements, used with matched GI wire buckles and a tensioner, provides a safe, rust-free securing system. Greenstrix supplies EN 12195 securing-grade cord strap, with DNV/EN 12195 certification available on request via an accredited third party.
What EN 12195 covers
EN 12195 is the European standard for the securing of cargo on road vehicles. It addresses the dynamic forces that act on a load during transport - braking, acceleration and cornering - and sets out how to calculate the restraint needed so the load stays in place. The standard is the reference point for compliant, safe cargo securing across Europe, and it underpins how lashings, including textile and composite straps, should be selected and applied.
How lashing capacity works
The core idea is matching restraint to the forces involved. A strap has a break strength, but the figure used for securing is its rated lashing capacity - a safe fraction of break strength that leaves a margin. The number and placement of lashings is then calculated from the load's weight and the forces it will experience, following the standard's method. Under-securing risks load shift and damage; correct securing to EN 12195 keeps cargo stable and compliant.
Composite cord strap as an EN 12195 securing system
Composite cord strap - woven high-tenacity polyester - is widely used for EN 12195 cargo securing because it combines steel-level strength (1,500-8,000 Kgf) with shock absorption, light weight and no rust or recoil. Used with a matched hot-dip galvanized GI wire buckle and a tensioner, it forms a complete securing system applied without welding, ideal for in-container and heavy-load lashing. The buckle must match the strap width so the joint develops full rated strength.
Greenstrix and EN 12195
Greenstrix cord strap is made to EN 12195 cargo-securing requirements, and DNV and EN 12195 test certification is available on request through an accredited third party for buyers who need formal certification for regulated securing or insurance. We supply matched cord strap and GI buckles, advise on grade and lashing quantity, and provide documentation - so exporters secure heavy and irregular cargo safely and defensibly.
This guide is general information; follow the full standard and a qualified securing calculation for your specific loads.
| Key | Detail |
|---|---|
| Topic | EN 12195 cargo securing |
| System | Cord strap + GI buckle + tensioner |
| Strength | Cord strap 1,500-8,000 Kgf |
| Greenstrix fit | EN 12195 securing-grade; cert on request |
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Securing heavy or irregular cargo for export? Contact Greenstrix at sales@greenstrix.com or WhatsApp +49 176 85614141 for matched cord strap and GI buckle samples, a bulk quote, or EN 12195 documentation.