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The professionals who depend on quality equipment for their livelihood don't take chances on no-name, generic tie down straps. At Tarpstop, we offer only the highest quality ratchet straps at the most competitive prices. Tarpstop offers a great selection of heavy-duty products from top brands. Select brands meet DOT, CHP, and WSTDA standards so you know your load is safe on the road. Some of the high-quality ratchet straps we offer include:

• Ratchet strap with hooks
• Ratchet strap with grab hooks
• Ratchet strap with chain extensions
• Ratchet strap with flat hooks
• Ratchet strap with wire hooks
• Semi ratchet straps
• Ratchet tie down straps
• American ratchet straps
• Flatbed ratchet straps
• Truck ratchet strap with wire hooks
• Truck ratchet strap with flat hooks
• Truck ratchet strap with chain extension
• Truck Rhino web ratchet strap
• Flatbed ratchet straps with hooks
• Flatbed Rhino web ratchet straps
• Flatbed ratchet strap with chain extensions
• Trailer ratchet strap with hooks
• Trailer ratchet strap with wire hooks
• Trailer ratchet strap with chain extension
• Trailer ratchet strap with flat hooks
  
  

 

What are Ratchet Straps?

The experienced professionals at Tarpstop explain

Sizes

Ratchet straps assemblies are used to secure a load to a flatbed trailer, truck or moving van. They can be used anywhere an easy-to-use, secure tie down is needed. There are many different configurations available to tie-down most any load. The most common widths used for trucking are 2-inch, 3-inch and 4-inch. However 1" ratchet straps are used for less heavy-duty applications such as pickup trucks, moving vans, motorcycles, etc. Special straps with track fittings (e-track ) are designed for use in interior van style trucks and trailers. Typically, the 2-inch, 3-inch, and 4-inch straps are 27' or 30' long for use with larger loads, while 1-inch straps are often 12' or 16' long.

 

End Fittings

Ratchet straps with flat hooks are the most common as they can be attached to the rub rail of the trailer (depending on DOT regulations). Ratchet straps with chain and grab hook ends allow attachment to in-floor chain tie-downs or can be wrapped around the trailer pocket or spool as long as the attachment point is rated for enough working load limit. Another option is the wire hook ends which offer another option for attachment to dee rings, tie-down plates, etc.

 

Web Styles

Polyester and nylon materials have been used for manufacturing ratchet straps for many years. The most common is the yellow ratchet strap. High-end manufacturers now offer abrasion resistant webbing for extra long wearing ratchet straps. Kinedyne Rhino Web and Ancra BLUE are examples of manufacturers of this type of webbing.

 

Common Styles

Just about every trucker carries a few 2x27 or 2x30 ratchet straps with flat hooks or chains for securing loads. They come in handy for small or random size objects or just throwing over the tarp to provide extra security. A few of the larger 3" or 4" ratchet straps are handy to have on hand as well. You'll often see a 4" x 27' ratchet strap with chain ends thrown over the top of a steel coil for an extra measure of security. They don't weigh or cost much to have. However if you don't have it onboard, you might get stuck buying one at the truck stop for big money!

 

Safety

It is the driver's responsibility to ensure the cargo control equipment used meets the requirements of all regulations as well as good-old common sense. Generally, regulations require that the total working load limit (WLL) of the equipment used equals a specific portion of the weight of the objects hauled. Additional regulations require a certain number of tie-down devices and anchor points for items hauled. Regulations (and their interpretations) change periodically, and local governments may have jurisdictions as well. The DOT will often look for the working load limit of the tie-down used. Working load is generally only 1/3 of the breaking strength, so be aware that some companies may advertise the higher breaking strength of the ratchet strap and not the working load limit. As a general guide, 2-inch ratchet straps have a working load limit of 3,300 pounds. Three-inch and 4-inch ratchet strap assemblies have working loads of around 5,400 pounds (sometimes up to 6,600 pounds). The tie down or ratchet strap is rated to the working load limit printed on the tag when new. If the strap is worn, damaged, defective, or otherwise not in good working condition, it should not be used. All tie downs including ratchet straps should be inspected before each use and replaced if not in proper working condition.

Trust the experienced professionals at Tarpstop for all of your ratchet strap needs. We have all of the sizes that will meet your specific requirements. We can also answer any questions you may have about ratchet straps and their uses. Email us or give us a call today.