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Ratchet Tie Down Straps

Article Category: Home Management

Author Name: Emma Louise

The importance of Ratchet Straps and Tie Downs

Ratchet Straps are also commonly known as Tie Down Straps.
One will not appreciate the importance of a tie down strap until he has experienced the difficulty of securing materials on an open back vehicle or trailer, then trying to transport them to another place. Particular attention is drawn to construction materials such as timber, plaster boards and metal sheets. These all need to be secured tightly to a truck or pick-up for transport. If they are not secured properly then they can easily slide out or fall off and when they do, then that will be the time you wished that you had used a ratchet strap. So in order to avoid this from happening to you, you must purchase a tie-down ratchet strap.

Origins of the Ratchet Straps
These readily available gadgets evolved from the necessity of binding materials to the top of vehicles by old time experienced cargo movers. They had to contend with this as a perennial problem on a daily basis so needed a quick and reliable solution. Companies have produced equipments like ratchet straps, tow straps, load binders, winch straps, motorcycle tie-downs and just about any other gadget that can be used by cargo movers to secure their cargo loads and bind them, before safely and efficiently delivering them to the place of destination.

How to use a Ratchet Strap
Ratchet Straps are simple devices to use and make very easy work of securing and preventing materials from falling off, or moving around your vehicle when travelling. You simply attach one end of the strap to an anchor point and pull the strapping over the object(s) to be secured. Then pass the strapping through the ratchet and attach the other end to the second anchor point. Then simply crank the ratchet until the object is secure, being careful not to over tighten.

Different Styles of Ratchet Straps
There are three main types of ratchet strap, the standard hook end ratchet strap, the endless ratchet strap and the mini ratchet strap or cambukle. the mains difference between the first two is simply the ends and how you anchor them. If you don't have any anchor points then a standard hook end ratchet strap will do, if the anchor points are hooks then an endless ratchet strap is the one for the job, as with this type the ends are doubled over to form eyes and you simply slide them over the hooks. The mini ratchet strap or cambuckle is smaller and is design to wrap around the object then over the anchor point until it is actually joint to itself, these are ideal for tubing on roof racks.

Different Size Ratchet Straps
Ratchet straps come in all manner of sizes to include thickness and length. The length of the ratchet strap simply depends on the size of the item(s) you need to secure and where the anchor points are located. However the thickness is slightly more important as this relates to the breaking strain of the strapping. This is especially important when securing heavy loads ready for transport; as if the vehicle were to suddenly grind to a halt the strapping must be strong enough to hold the strain and movement. If you are unsure then simply ask any reputable manufacturer for their ratchet strap chart. This will clearly show the sizes and break strains so should guide you to the exact product you will need.

Protecting your Ratchet Strap
Protecting your ratchet strap is mainly down to common sense. Always role it up when not in use and store in a clean dry place. Be careful not to let the strapping be worn or split by sharp edges or rough materials and do not allow any acids or chemicals to perish the strap. The metal ratchet itself is normally quite sturdy but just as precaution, do not let the elements of weather attack it when unnecessary and try not to drop it or allow heavy objects to fall on it. Additionally there are two accessories to help with this, a wear sleeve to protect against the sharp edges and a ratchet winder to help roll it up for easy storage.

Ratchet Strap Suppliers
There are many firms that can supply all many of materials related to the cargo moving business along with ratchet straps. These companies offer the best equipment for all types of securing or binding work that is needed. Additionally the can offer metal chains, wire cables, polyester slings, and many other items with corresponding mechanisms and lifting devices. They will have items for cargo operations with trailers and chain binders to accommodate most types of shipped materials. Hence, it is not surprising that they can supply the most convenient contraption or gadget to be used by a regular person who is loading some things in his pick-up. Tie down straps can also be purchased from these suppliers and consequently be used to secure many kinds of materials being transported on top of transport vehicles. As already explained there are many types of straps available on the market. Additionally and used for lightweight binding cargoes, there are bungee straps, lashing straps. Of course, slings with hooks may also be used and can do the trick of binding, but tie down straps are the types designed to be most universal with securing to vehicles. It's really up to the user which type of fastening equipment that he likes better, but a ratchet strap should always be considered.

Choosing where to Buy Ratchet Straps
When choosing the company to purchase your tie down or ratchet strap from, you should make sure that you buy from a reliable supplier. A supplier that puts emphasis on both the quality and safety of the materials they are selling. It is also advisable to ask the local cargo mover which of the suppliers he trusts when it comes to the quality of the products sold. It might also be a good idea to visit some shops and take a look at the different tie down straps that they are using and ask for advice as to which companies selling such equipment can be trusted.
If it is heavy duty ratchet straps you after then you should also ask for the proof of certification that relates to the annual testing of these products.

Keywords: Webbing Slings, Lifting Chains, Tie Down Straps

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