Load shape & contact points
Measure the loaded envelope, cover supports and the locations where corners or fittings touch the fabric.
Rail Cargo Covers
PVC Tarpaulin / Transport & cargo covers
Rail Cargo Covers
Covering for freight carried on open rail wagons, planned around the cargo shape and securing system.
Material direction
Heavy-duty cover fabric; confirm the operator’s material and fastening specification.
UNDERSTAND THE APPLICATION
Choose around the finished job.
Covering for freight carried on open rail wagons, planned around the cargo shape and securing system. Heavy-duty cover fabric; confirm the operator’s material and fastening specification.
Repeated handling & exposure
Compare coated constructions, base-fabric reinforcement and the wear caused by frequent folding, opening or removal.
Fastening & graphic finish
Plan eyelets, straps or curtain hardware with the fabricator. Specify printable surfaces only where graphics are required.
COMPARE MATERIAL CONSTRUCTIONS
Material options & specifications
Compare these catalogue constructions as material candidates. Confirm the finished application, fabrication method and required test criteria before selecting a grade.
| Material | Weight / thickness | Yarn / construction | Weave / liner | Widths / dimensions | Finish / process |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 650gsm PVC Coated Tarpaulin – Industrial Covers ↗ | 650gsm | 1000 × 1000D | 20 × 20 threads/inch | 1–5.1m | PVC coating |
| 610gsm PVC Coated Tarpaulin – Transport Covers ↗ | 610gsm | 1000 × 1000D | 20 × 20 threads/inch | 1–5.1m | PVC coating |
| 700gsm PVC Coated Tarpaulin – Industrial Covers 18 × 16 ↗ | 700gsm | 1000 × 1000D | 18 × 16 threads/inch | 1–5.1m | PVC coating |
PLAN THE FABRICATION
From material to finished application.
- 01
Agree a cutting layout that allows for hems, overlaps and the required finished dimensions.
- 02
Make representative seam and reinforcement samples using the selected grade and the fabricator’s joining equipment.
- 03
Trial-fit the cover, check support and fastening positions, and address local rubbing before producing the full set.
PREPARE YOUR INQUIRY
Tell us about your rail cargo covers.
- Vehicle or load dimensions
- fixing positions
- cover or side-curtain design
- exposure
- printing requirements
- required roll quantity
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