Method and device for securing cylindrical loads
A heavy, open ended roll of paper (1) which is wound on a hollow core is transported on a flatbed (8) truck (6) to which it is secured by straps (7) secured to the vehicle. The roll is secured by a two-part (12a, 12b) fixture passing (12) through the co-axial core. The fixture has edge-protectors (10a, 10b) each side of the vehicle, to which the straps are secured. The two-part (12a, 12b) fixture is joined at the mid-point by e.g. a dovetail joint (28) where it is supported by a short hollow column (11).