Heavy Duty Dunnage Bag
Heavy Duty Dunnage Bag
Mega Dunnage Bag
Lightweight Dunnage Bag
Multi-Chamber Dunnage Bag
Double-Chamber Dunnage Bag
What are Heavy Duty Dunnage Bags?
The Heavy Duty Dunnage Bags uses advanced valve design, strength and quality to offer greater protection to your cargo, no matter where in the world it is being transported. Our advanced corner-fill dunnage air bag improves on our previous designs by allowing them to be fully inserted into small gaps in the stow before inflation, something which is not possible with a conventionally positioned valve. This allows for higher pressures and more force which reduces the risk of bursts in heavy seas as stresses are minimised.
Winner of The 2006 Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation for pneumatic dunnage to restrain marine cargoes
Why Checkmate Dunnage Bags?
The Checkmate Heavy Duty Dunnage Bag is the only one in the world to carry the American Bureau of Shipping Type Approval for standards of air loss.
The result is a dunnage bag system which outperforms all others in terms of available jacking force and life expectancy, while offering outstanding value.
- Over 150,000 Heavy Duty Dunnage Bags and 600 Manifold units in use worldwide on forest product vessels.
- The only class approved (ABS) and accredited air dunnage cargo securing system
- Adopted and used by the world’s largest open hatch forest product carriers.
- Trusted suppliers to the world’s leading pulp carriers.
No special connectors required.
The rapid ll ergonomic coupling with high efficiency seal and marine grade brass valve is stronger than any other available, that uses a standard airline connector.
The connector on the Heavy Duty Dunnage Bag is compatible with the Checkmate Flexible Engineering (CFE) Air Bag Pressure Maintenance System and the CFE inflation tool. Special adapters are not needed, lowering costs when used together and designed with ease of use to you in mind.
Benefits of Checkmate Heavy Duty Dunnage Bags
Lightweight
Our heavy duty dunnage bags are all less than 15kg, making them easy to transport.
Heavy Duty
Made in the UK
Corner Valve
Marine Grade
Compatible Fitting
Easy Use
Bespoke Labelling
Easy Grip
Stress Tested Dunnage Bags
Every Checkmate dunnage bag is stress-tested to the highest degree, with 10% of each batch receiving an additional high pressure proof test. Checkmate Flexible Engineering has set the standard for air loss with ABS certified and witnessed tests. The company’s BS EN 9001 2015 quality assurance system is registered with SGS, a UKAS approved company.
What are Dunnage Bags made from?
Our dunnage bags are designed to withstand the harshest environments. We have developed materials to offer superior abrasion and puncture resistance to ensure the products you are investing in can be relied on for many years.
We manufacture our dunnage air bags from neoprene-coated, heavy-duty fabric, offering significant durability and strength. In the unlikely event the bag should be damaged, we can inspect and repair using the same materials used to manufacture the bags.
The inflation and deflation side has been developed to withstand the impact of dropping the bag from height, and is serviceable. We use a high strength, marine-grade brass with an easy-to-use reinforced ergonomic coupling.
Our dunnage bags are designed and manufactured to the highest quality to deliver a product that will last and ensure your stowage is optimal for years to come.
Dunnage Bag FAQs
A dunnage bag, sometimes known as an ‘airbag’ or ‘inflatable bag’ are used to safely secure cargo during transport. Dunnage bags are useful in stabilising and protecting cargo during transport in closed railcars, trucks, sea-vessels and ISO sea containers, as a cost-effective solution.
Dunnage bags are created to provide safe transport for your cargo. They inflate around your goods to stabilise them during transport, and reduce the risk of movement and damage.
The valve assembly has been designed to encompass an inflation coupling and deflation vent. To deflate the unit simply turn the brass vent counter clockwise and air will be released from the bag.
Our dunnage bags have an easy to use ergonomic quick release coupler. The coupler accepts a male Rectus Type 25 fitting and we supply an inflation tool with a simple-to-read colour-coded gauge that clearly shows the user when the bag is up to pressure.
Once your cargo has been correctly and tightly packed within the container, truck or rail car, dunnage bags can be used to fill any spaces. The deflated dunnage bag will be inserted into any gaps or spaces, and then inflated to prevent the cargo from moving. The rubber material that dunnage bags are made from make them high in elasticity, meaning they can fill a wide range of sizes, shapes and spaces, and also provide a cushioning effect to further protect your goods.
Our range of Checkmate Dunnage Bags come in a range of sizes:
- Heavy Duty Dunnage Bag
- Mega Dunnage Bag
- Lightweight Dunnage Bag
- Multi-Chamber Dunnage Bag
- Double-Chamber Dunnage Bag
Each dunnage bag in our range has been designed to fit specific needs and requirements, including type, weight and size of the cargo, transportation mode, loading practice and void size. Please get in touch with a member of the team or fill in the form below to enquire.
Dunnage bags cannot be used in air cargo due to the high altitude pressure. Dunnage bags should only be used on railcars, trucks, sea containers and ocean-faring vessels.
Our dunnage bags are built to last. We have units in use that are over 15 years old due to our high-strength, heavy duty materials. This is dependent on how that bag is used, but in the unlikely event the bag should be damaged we can repair the bag at our manufacturing facility in the UK. You can rest assured our dunnage bags can be relied upon to keep your stowage in optimal condition for years to come.
Want to find out more?
Our experts are ready to discuss your Dunnage Bag requirements. Fill in the form at the bottom of this page and we’ll be in touch, or download our brochure to discover more about how we can service your business.
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