WHY TUFFY

Container Loading Cargo Control
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What Is TUFFY?

TUFFY dunnage airbags are inflatable bags for use in securing and stabilizing cargo transported by land, rail and sea. TUFFY bags are available in a variety of sizes (typically between 3 and 8 feet in length) and types in order to properly control cargo in various different transport conditions.


The functional unit of a TUFFY bag is an airtight polyethylene bladder bag that, when inflated with air, serves as a brace to prevent shifting of freight. For most uses, the polyethylene bag is placed inside of a protective outer covering of woven polypropylene, or in some cases, kraft paper. An opening in the bladder bag permits airflow into and out of the bag and is fitted with a stem valve to control inflation and deflation of the bag and prevent leakage of air from an inflated bag.

Industrial Dunnage Airbags

TUFFY bags are placed in the void between cargo units, such as pallets, cases, crates, barrels and coils, then inflated to pressures between 2 and 8 psi, depending on the specific type and application of the bag.


Upon inflation, the dunnage airbags serve as a lightweight, yet strong, brace to prevent shifting of cargo during the movement of a truck-trailer, freight car or shipping container during transit.

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44%

of all shipments in the U.S. food distribution industry use airbags for damage prevention purposes

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Cost Effective Cargo Protection

The bags are also used to provide a bulkhead between the walls of the transport receptacle and the cargo contained within it.


The use of dunnage bags in transporting cargo (such as consumer goods, electronics, commodities, foods and beverages and any other items) saves manufacturers, distributors and sellers, and shippers of all types, time and money by reducing losses due to damage of cargo in transit. Moreover, because shifting of loads within containers is a significant factor in transportation accidents, dunnage bags also perform a safety function by decreasing the impact of load shifting.


TUFFY bags are simple to use and require only a compressed air source and a valve-compatible inflator tool (also provided by AB Airbags) for inflation. The ease of use, low weight, and reusability of TUFFY dunnage bags make them some of the most easily managed and cost-effective cargo-protection and safety measures available to shippers today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • What is load securement?

    Section 2(e) of the Cargo Securement Regulations defines load or cargo as: “all articles of material carried by a vehicle, including those used in the operation of the vehicle, but does not include passengers.” Load securement means the load or cargo is safely attached to the vehicle hauling it via securing devices, blocking and/or bracing equipment.

  • Why is load securement important?

    The cargo must be secured efficiently so that the load does not fall forward or backward, shift, spill, leak, blow off or be dislodged from the vehicle, or shift to such a degree that it reduces the vehicle’s stability, or its maneuver ability. According to the European Commission's Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport", up to 25% of accidents involving trucks can be attributable to inadequate cargo securing". Proper load securement equipment and procedures save lives, cargo and time. Failure to secure cargo can have serious repercussions.

  • Who is responsible for load securement?

    The securement system is the responsibility of both the carrier and the driver. A carrier must not allow a driver to operate a vehicle if the cargo is not securely protected.