AmSafe Bridport 9G barrier nets are used in a variety of new-build and passenger-to-freighter conversions.

The purpose of the main deck barrier net is to prevent the cargo penetrating into the aircrew area. The risk of this exists in conditions of extreme deceleration during crash landings, which can pull the loads away from their locking devices, and move them in the direction of the cockpit.

Typically a barrier net is designed to safely accommodate the force exerted by the aircraft's maximum cargo payload under conditions of 9G forward movement, while distending by a pre-determined minimal amount. This involves an intricate design of high-strength multi-ply textile members, configured to distribute the load into the airframe.

AmSafe Bridport provides a full engineering package, from concept to certification, in support of leading freighter manufacturers and converters.

Resulting from 40 years' unparalleled experience, and unique design capabilities, AmSafe Bridport is first-tier supplier to many major aircraft builders and original equipment manufacturer of baggage and bulk cargo hold nets for:

• All Airbus aircraft (A300, A310, A320, A330, A340 & A380)
• Boeing 7-series & MD aircraft
• Bombardier CRJ700/900
• Embraer 170/190 family
• BAE146/RJ aircraft
• Saab 340 & 2000 aircraft

Other products are continually under development, as AmSafe Bridport further develops its complete mixed-fleet support capability.

The benchmark for cargo restraint systems

As the leading global provider of engineered air cargo restraint solutions, safety and restraint engineering is our established field of expertise. This expertise is the reason over 80 per cent of the world's global airlines choose AmSafe Bridport for their cargo restraint solutions. Our comprehensive range of pallet nets are recognised worldwide as being the safest and most cost-effective restraint solutions in the industry.

AmSafe Bridport's commitment to engineered restraint solutions reflects the company's in-depth understanding of the safety critical role played by our products. The pallet net is the only certified form of textile restraint that, at any point during its life, may be called on to instantly restrain up to 6.8 tonnes at 3g and thus protect the integrity of an aircraft. This is why all of our equipment has been designed to exceed the stringent requirements of the FAA, CAA and IATA.

AmSafe Bridport is at the forefront of a campaign to raise industry standards. This campaign includes a comprehensive net testing and development programme in the UK and USA. It also includes a five-year global investigation into weathering and its effect on textile degradation rates. Our engineers are also active members of many of the industry's regulatory safety and technical panels.

Our knotless nets exemplify AmSafe Bridport's commitment to innovation. This is a design that both maximises the strength-to-weight ratio, and ensures that our nets can easily be repaired. When coupled with our proprietary anti-abrasive process, which extends the net life, the knotless construction also reduces snagging, which enables faster build-up times for loads compared to other nets. To complement our palletised and bulk cargo nets and to provide additional restraint to heavy items of engineering equipment, a wide selection of tie-down strap assemblies and hardware is available.

The Tiger Tiedown - the world's first CAA certified tiedown strap

The world's first 5000lb tiedown to be certified to ISO16049-1, the Tiger Tiedown is available in all popular airline configurations and can be supplied in a range of colours and lengths with airline identification permanently marked on the webbing if required. The Tiger Tiedown also meets the requirements of the new IATA standard specification 60/2 which requires a maximum 10% elongation and no slippage in the buckle.

Look for the Tiger logo on all your straps

The world's first CAA certified tiedown strap. Meets ISO16049-1 (Certification No. E15874). All straps can have airline information printed on the webbing to meet specific needs and are supplied in various colours, lengths and metal fittings. A range of standard webbing colours is available and the choice of either the standard over centre or the optional ratchet buckle. Special colours may be subject to minimum order quantities. We would also be happy to discuss other configurations and lengths.