Fastening + Accessories brings together elastic cords, bungees, cable ties, clips, hooks and repair tapes for tarpaulins, films and nets. The differences lie mainly in diameter, length, material and connection: cut-to-length cordage can be trimmed to the size required, ready-made tensioners save work steps, cable ties enclose fixed points, while clips grip without eyelets. This page shows which design is suitable for a cover tarpaulin, a cargo net, film repair or a loose cover.
Shock cord with a natural rubber core and PP sheath suits tarpaulins, films and nets. A 6 mm cord works for smaller spans, 8 mm offers more material strength, and 10 mm is intended for larger cover tarpaulins. The available lengths range from 1 m to 75 m. With cordage sold by the metre, you determine the final length yourself; versions with hooks can be attached directly.
Cable ties made from PA6.6 enclose poles, slats, pipes or net panels. The product details give lengths from 200 mm to 710 mm, widths from 2.5 mm to 9 mm and packs of 100 pieces. Black versions are identified as UV-resistant, while white or natural-coloured models offer a lighter surface. Once threaded through, the tie forms a firm ring.
PVC repair tape in green or white measures 0.1 x 10 m. It is intended for tears and holes in silage films, film hoods, silage bales and simple films. Application starts with a surface free from grease, dust and dirt. The tape is then cut, placed over the damaged area and pressed down firmly.
Black fastening clips are designed for films, tarpaulins and fabrics. They are reusable and, according to the product description, an alternative to conventional eyelets. The material can therefore be gripped at the edge without punching an additional opening. For replaceable covers, that is a practical advantage during assembly.
A shock cord combines an elastic core with a protective sheath. The product descriptions mention a mono-filament core of natural rubber and a polypropylene sheath. The core provides stretch, while the sheath limits abrasion and UV exposure. A 6 mm model with a length of 40 m is available just like 8 mm with 1 m, 15 m or 20 m, and 10 mm with 10 m or 20 m.
The diameter influences material strength and handling: 6 mm remains slimmer and lighter, 8 mm feels thicker in the hand, and 10 mm has the largest cross-section in this selection. Length determines the span. Short pieces suit individual fixing points, while large rolls are worthwhile when several panels or recurring projects need to be supplied. Grey and blue variants complement the black models.
Ready-made tensioning solutions shorten installation because hooks or closures are already fitted. The range includes, among other things, a 6 mm expansion hook with a length of 25 cm, an 8 mm cord with a spiral hook and a length of 80 cm, and a 10 mm model with a spiral hook and a length of 100 cm. Such versions are suitable when the distance between the tarpaulin and holding point is known and no roll needs cutting.
Flexible EPDM tensioners are available in 20 cm and 25 cm versions. Individual 25 cm tensioners have a cross-lock that is intended to prevent them slipping through eyelets or holes. There are versions without hooks with an oval profile, as well as sets of ten. Shock-cord loops with a ball measure 6 mm x 25 cm. Anyone needing several evenly spaced tension points will find these sets a clear solution for securing tarpaulins.
Crocodile hooks are available for 6 mm and 8 mm. Their clamping jaws are guided over the cord so that the effective length can be changed. The plastic version weighs approximately 0.02 kg per hook. When choosing, the cord diameter and hook size should be considered together because both values belong together. Separate plastic spiral hooks are specified for 10 mm cords.
Cable ties differ first in length, width and colour. A 200 x 2.5 mm model encloses smaller bundles, a 300 mm tie reaches larger circumferences, and 530 mm, 610 mm or 710 mm versions serve extensive points. Wider bands distribute the tensile force across more material. Most details in this category name polyamide 6.6, often abbreviated to PA6.6.
For outdoor areas, black versions with UV resistance or UV stabilisation are described. White and natural-coloured ties make a light design easier. Some individual product pages also mention that they are halogen-free and silicone-free. Since properties vary by model, a direct comparison of four details helps: material, dimensions, quantity and colour shade. This makes it possible to see whether a standard tie is sufficient or a longer industrial version fits better.
A small hole in a film does not automatically mean replacement. Silage tape is designed for quick repairs and is offered in green, white and black. All named versions measure 0.1 x 10 m and are UV-stabilised. The green and white versions are expressly described as tear-resistant PVC repair tape for silage films, film hoods, silage bales and simple films.
Application follows four steps. First clean the area and remove grease, dust and dirt. Then cut the required length. Next place the tape over the damaged area and press it down evenly. A larger tear often needs a longer piece so that the edges are completely covered. Blue tape with a length of 5 m is also available for PVC tarpaulins; its designation describes high tear resistance.
The mono-filament core of several shock cords consists of natural rubber. It provides elasticity and restoring force. Product pages name anti-UV protective agents in this core.
The PP sheath surrounds the rubber core. It is described as robust and weather-resistant and is intended to protect against abrasion and UV radiation.
Flexible tensioners and some oval tarpaulin tensioners are made from EPDM. The 25 cm version with cross-lock is specified as UV-stabilised and has a diameter of 5 mm.
Cable ties made from PA6.6 are described with high tensile strength and resistance to chemicals. The specific dimensions are given in the respective product name.
Repair tapes use PVC as the carrier material. They are self-adhesive, can be cut to size and are recommended for silage film and simple film.
Anyone wishing to put together a complete solution will find suitable additions in neighbouring categories. Cover tarpaulins form the basis for protected surfaces, while load securing addresses the transport area. Protective nets and privacy and wind protection nets also need tensioning material, hooks or ties.
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The hook scale should match the cord diameter. The category lists crocodile hooks for 6 mm and 8 mm cords, and spiral hooks for 10 mm cords. This information appears in the respective product names and descriptions.
Cordage by the metre fits when different lengths are needed or offcuts can be used sensibly. Finished tensioners with a hook or ball are practical when several connections of equal length are to be created.
They enclose fixed points such as poles, pipes or net meshes and do not require a free hook. The circumference of the object, tie length and band width are decisive. UV-resistant black versions are specified for outdoor use.
The clip grips film, tarpaulin or fabric without an eyelet. It is reusable and, according to the description, intended for those materials. This allows edges to be secured without punching additional holes.
The product description calls for a surface free from grease, dust and dirt. The tape is then cut, placed over the damaged area and pressed down firmly.
The product details include 1 m, 5 m, 10 m, 15 m, 20 m, 30 m, 40 m, 50 m, 75 m and 100 m. The choice depends on span, number of fixing points and consumption.
