The new VDI 2700 Part 18 gives TruXafe Load Securing additional momentum: For the first time, the guideline specifically addresses the unique challenges involved in transporting Big Bags (FIBCs), bagged goods, and other flexible load units. At SpanSet, TruXafe already provides a proven solution designed precisely for these applications.
Bulk materials packed in flexible packaging behave differently during transport than conventional unit loads. They are difficult to secure by positive fit, tend to shift during transport, and place high demands on lateral load restraint.
VDI 2700 Part 18 now clearly highlights these challenges for shippers, carriers, and fleet operators, emphasizing the importance of suitable positive-fit load securing concepts.
Today, many companies still transport Big Bags and bagged goods using labour-intensive methods or rely primarily on the vehicle body and curtain for load restraint.
TruXafe increases the structural strength of curtainsider trailers through the combination of:
This system transfers forces in a controlled manner into the vehicle structure, providing positive-fit load securing specifically for Big Bags and bagged goods—the very applications for which TruXafe was developed and tested.
Big Bags and bagged goods are loaded onto the curtainsider trailer using standard rear or side loading procedures.
The TruXafe side slats are inserted into the existing rave pockets of the vehicle body. They withstand up to four times higher loads than conventional aluminium side slats.
Locking beams are installed between the rows of side slats. They lock the slats into position and transfer the securing forces into the vehicle structure through positive fit.
Where additional lateral stability is required, diagonal bracing can be installed to further strengthen the system.
Finally, all components are checked for correct installation before the curtain is closed.
The complete TruXafe system can be retrofitted to existing curtainsider trailers without the need to invest in new vehicles.
✅ Supports compliance with the latest guideline – an ideal starting point for discussions about existing load securing concepts
✅ Proven solution instead of added complexity – tested and field-proven system
✅ Specifically designed for Big Bags and bagged goods – developed and tested for exactly these applications
✅ High load capacity – withstands up to four times higher loads than conventional side slats
✅ Cost-effective retrofit – quickly installed on existing curtainsider trailers
✅ Improved safety and efficiency – reduced securing effort, faster loading operations, and a higher level of transport safety
VDI 2700 Part 18 highlights the specific challenges associated with securing Big Bags and other flexible packaging during transport.
With TruXafe, a proven solution is already available that directly addresses these requirements.
👉 New guideline = increased market awareness
👉 TruXafe = a proven solution already available today
👉 The perfect opportunity to engage customers and revisit existing accounts
TruXafe demonstrates how practical innovation can make load securing simpler, safer, and more economical.