Products
Cargo restraint systems
Ty-Gard® is an adhesive, energy-absorbing band that holds cargo against the container or trailer wall. AAR and FMCSA approved for intermodal, road, rail and ocean shipments, including dangerous goods.
Photo: Ty-Gard DS band tensioned across drums in a 40' container
The Ty-Gard line
Systems, anchors and kits
Ty-Gard DS®
Energy-absorbing system with engineered textile and Easy Peel (EZP™) technology for efficient multimodal freight protection.
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AAR and FMCSA approved energy-absorbing cargo securement system for intermodal, road, rail and ocean shipments, including dangerous goods.
Learn more →Ty-Patch family
Adhesive anchor patches — Ty-Patch, Ty-Patch XL, Ty-Patch DS and Ty-Patch DS XL — that hold the tension in a Ty-Gard band.
Learn more →Bulk Packaging Kits
Pre-cut, pre-measured Ty-Gard kits packaged in totes; each tote can secure up to 200 loads.
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Installation
Installation tools
Every band installs with the same small kit of tools. Nothing is nailed, drilled or bolted to the container.
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Ty-Gard DS® tensioning tools
Custom-designed tensioning tools engineered for safe and consistent installation of Ty-Gard and Ty-Gard DS cargo securement systems.
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Ty-Gard standard tensioning tools
Custom-designed tensioning tools engineered for safe and consistent installation of Ty-Gard and Ty-Gard DS cargo securement systems.
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Safety cutter
Designed for controlled trimming of Ty-Gard and Ty-Patch materials, with a protective guard and multi-layer cutting capability.
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Extended safety cutter
Telescoping cutter that lets operators remove Ty-Gard systems while keeping distance from shifted cargo.
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Measuring pole
Installation measuring pole for accurate placement and repeatable installation of Ty-Gard systems.
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Mobile dispenser
Mobile dispensing platform for ergonomic preparation and handling of Ty-Gard and Ty-Patch materials during installation.
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Installation cart
Mobile storage and preparation cart for Ty-Gard kits and installation tools at the securement site.
Approvals
Approved where your cargo travels
Rail · USA
AAR
Association of American Railroads
Ty-Gard approved since 2006 for dangerous goods and general cargo; Shock-Gard railroad impact tested and approved.
Highway · USA
FMCSA
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Ty-Gard meets the cargo securement rules for motor carriage of dangerous goods and general cargo.
Ocean
IMDG Code §7.5.2.2
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
Performance-based standard for securing dangerous goods at sea; Ty-Gard DS is tested and approved.
Ocean · intermodal
IMO CTU Code CCC1/9
International Maritime Organization — Code of Practice for Packing of Cargo Transport Units
Securing method recommendations for containers; the CTU Code references Ty-Gard.
Defense
US Army / NATO DAC
U.S. Army and NATO Defense Ammunition Center
Approved Ty-Gard DS in 2019 for securement of explosives and ammunition in commercial and military transport units.
Rail · USA
49 CFR §174.5
United States Code of Federal Regulations
Federal rule for carriage of hazardous materials by rail; Ty-Gard DS meets its securement requirements.
Manufacturing
ISO 9001
Quality management system
Ty-Gard production certified since 2008, with QC traceability for Fortune 500 supply.
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How to use, the technology and custom loads
How to Use
Four steps per band, about three minutes each — installation instructions, demonstrations and loading guides.
Learn more →Technology
How the adhesive band absorbs impact and peels clean — the engineering behind Ty-Gard DS.
Learn more →Custom Solutions
Send your cargo, packaging and unit type; the design team returns a load diagram.
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Ready to secure your next load?
Tell us the cargo, the packaging and the unit. A representative returns a load diagram and a band count.