Ratchet straps are a staple in the transportation industry - the polyester straps are rugged yet soft to protect your cargo, and the ratcheting mechanism makes it simple to achieve a tight, secure hold. The 3" low-stretch polyester webbing offers the same working load limit as our standard 4" ratchet straps but with less bulk so they are easier to handle and, unlike cam straps, ratchets don't rely solely on operator strength, so you can add the perfect amount of tension to the strap.
The yarn used to make our webbing is slightly thicker than that offered by most competitors, with more picks per inch used to create each strap. It's also heat-sealed on the end. Together, these features provide better resistance to abrasion, tearing, and cutting, so your ratchet straps will last longer.
The flat hook end fittings have a black powder coating that looks sharp and adds protection from the elements, while the high-quality ratchet assembly has a zinc-plating for corrosion-resistance. It's also easier to grip for fast tensioning with a long, wide handle.
All of our ratchet straps are tagged and stenciled with break strength and working load limit to meet FMCSA and DOT regulations, CVSA and WSTDA guidelines, and North American Cargo Securement standards.
Learn more about proper load handling and securement in the WSTDA safety bulletins.
Flat hooks have a wide contact area to better distribute tie down force, making them a reliable choice for most loads. They also include a built-in defender to prevent webbing wear and tear and prolong the life of your strap. If you don't have a railing to clamp onto or your anchor point space is limited, flat hooks might not be the best choice.
Looking for a combination of length, color, or hardware you don't see on the website? Want straps stenciled with your company name or logo? We also offer custom tie down straps!
According to the WSTDA (section 4.6.8): "When using web tie downs with a winch or ratchet, a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 wraps of webbing shall be wound on the winch or ratchet mandrel. Excessive wraps of webbing on the mandrel may reduce the working load limit (WLL) of the web tie down and may interfere with proper operation."
Another term defined by the WSTDA, design factor is the "ratio of the breaking strength to the working load limit" and should be 3:1 for these tie down straps. This builds in a level of redundancy to account for unknown factors, keeping you, your crew, and those around you safe.
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Bought two of the straps to replace two worn out one's. Very impressed with the quality of these. The ratchet handles are easy to operate. The wear guard inside the flat hook where the strap goes thru is a nice touch to increase the longevity of your straps. I would also recommend the cordura wear sleeve if the straps will be rubbing any metal edges on your trailer and/or your vehicle if that's what your towing.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review on these ratchet straps! We are so happy to hear that you are satisfied with the quality of these straps and that they were easy to operate. We strive to provide our customers with top-notch quality products and reviews like yours helps us to understand how our products are preforming. Please reach out if we can be of any assistance in the future!
They seem to be a little bit weak like they fray as soon as I used em the first time
Thank you for providing your feedback. We are sorry to hear about the fraying you experienced using these straps. Our team is reaching out to you directly to gather additional information for our Quality Team to review this concern.