Ratchet buckles and tie-down straps are commonly used to secure cargo or equipment during transportation.These components are often used in the following situations:
Securing cargo to a truck, trailer or flatbed during transportation.
Securely secure items in a roof rack or truck bed for outdoor activities like camping or biking.
Fastening equipment and machinery used for storage or transportation purposes. There are many factors to consider when choosing a tie-down strap，like the weight of the load, WLL, hook type, type of load, and strap length,a minimum 4 tie-down straps are required to secure the cargo load. There are different materials that can be selected for the straps like nylon rope, polyester webbing, etc for ratchet tie-down straps, winch straps and cam buckle straps.
Weight of the load
As per FMCSA rules, cargo that weighs 10,000 lbs or more is required to be tied down and secured at a minimum of four corners.Generally, 2 straps are the basic requirement for any type of load.
Tie Down Strap Length
The strap must be long enough so that it covers the whole load and is properly tied down from all the points. The strap should not be very long nor should it be small as it will compromise the load safety. If the tie-down strap is short then it won’t be able to cover up the whole load and if it is too big then it won’t give adequate strength and support to the cargo as it will be loose. Jiulong, as a leader in the road transportation industry, has a self-developed product – retractable ratchet straps, which solves the problem of tie-down belt length and operation, and can save a lot of time and energy of road transportation workers.
Type Of Hook At Tie-Down Straps End
These hooks are attached at the end of the strap and are used to connect the strap to the anchor point. There are various types of hooks that are available at strap end fitting such as s-hooks, flat hooks, wire hooks, etc. We have also introduced the usage of different hooks before. The correct choice of ratchet belt can improve the safety of road transport workers during winter driving. Jiulong has been in the industry for more than 30 years and has been constantly innovating in the field and is committed to providing different road transport solutions!!
Post time: Dec-12-2023