Dunnage Airbags Performance Level Application Guide
Five levels of performance are defined: Level 1 for pneumatic dunnage as lateral void fillers (and load securement in certain intermodal applications).
Levels 2-4 for pneumatic dunnage as lengthwise void fillers in flat platen type applications with varied performance requirements.
Level 5 pneumatic dunnage used as lengthwise void fillers in horizontal application between cylindrical surfaces.
Pneumatic dunnage meeting Level 2-5 requirements fulfill all Level 1 requirements.
Specifications
- Level 0 & 1: For filling lateral voids, primarily in intermodal (boxcars, trailers, and sea containers) loads.
- Level 2: For filling lengthwise voids in loads weighing up to 75,000 lbs.
- Level 3: For filling lengthwise voids in loads weighing up to 160,000 lbs.
- Level 4: For filling lengthwise voids in loads weighing up to 216,000 lbs., and horizontal applications in approved roll paper loading methods weighing up to 190,000 lbs.
- Level 5: For filling lengthwise voids in loads weighing up to 216,000 lbs., and horizontal applications in approved roll paper loading methods.