Transporting goods via railroad is one of the most effective transportation methods. However, it is highly important to safely secure your cargo. In today’s blog we will be looking at the ways to safely secure your freight on a train. At Sanlo, we carry a wide range of products to secure goods, including air hose support cables, bottom rod support cables, and more! Continue reading to get an overview of some products that safely secure your freight.

Air-hose Support Cables:

Air-hose cables are support cables that are used on freight trains. We recommend choosing air- hose support cables from a company that can manufacture the product meet or exceed demands of AAR testing.

Bottom Rod Support Cable:

Bottom rod support cables are commonly made with galvanized aircraft cable. The support cable provides safety support and Sanlo’s has a minimum breaking strength of 2000 lbs. The cable has metallic bullet stops and aluminum sleeves. Without these cables, cargo derailments from failed bottom rod connections.

Autorack Car Safety & Door Cable:

These cables are known as an auto carrier. The product is used to transport unladen vehicles. The cable makes your automobile cargo secure on railroads tracks and prevents the vehicle from falling off the train.

Center Beam Tie-down Cable:

These cables are used to keep products inside of the railcar. The center beam cables tie down all products, allowing them to remain steady and stable during transport on railroads.

Now that you know about a few key cable support products for the railroad industry, you will be able to have your cargo reliably secured. If you would like to learn more about these cable options, check out our railroad industry page here. Alternatively, if you have any questions, our team is happy to help! Reach out to us by email through sales@sanlo.com or by phone at 219-879-0241.