Ratchet Tie Down Straps Overview


Tie down straps (also called ratchet straps) are used to hold down cargo or equipment during transport. Tie down straps are basically webbing that has tie down hardware sewn to it. The hardware allows the tie down strap to attach to the area surrounding the cargo or equipment, loop over the cargo or equipment, and/or attach to the cargo or equipment. It usually also provides a method of introducing tension to hold the item in place. There are a variety of choices for hardware; ratchets, cambuckles, snap hooks, flat hooks, wire hooks, s-hooks, and much more.

How to Use a Ratchet Strap


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New attached image As the name implies, loop straps are a single piece of webbing that is looped around the item to be protected and brought back together at the tie down fastener (ratchet or cambuckle) for fastening and providing tension.

New attached image Two-piece tie down straps are a single assembly that is constructed out of two separate pieces of webbing each with their own hardware that are fastened at one end to the area surrounding the equipment to be protected and connect to each other, at the ratchet or cambuckle.

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You should inspect your ratchet straps before each use and replace any tie down strap assembly that is not in excellent working condition. You should never use a ratchet strap if there is abrasive wear, broken or worn stitching, holes, tears, cuts, or any tie down hardware that shows a defect.

Choosing the Correct Ratchet Strap for your Application

3. Choose the length you need