Ratchet sling is also called tie-down straps. It’s mostly used when transporting cargo in vehicles. The ratchet ensures that the straps are taut and the items are tied down securely to a truck bed or roof rack. The ratchet strap has a breaking strength that ranges from 3000-6000lbs depending on the webbing and hardware.
Ratchet Sling Features
It’s made of a ratchet and hook that is carbon steel. The ratchets and hooks are constructed with forged steel.
Properties
Polyester webbing is UV, water, and abrasion resistant, with automatic locking and quick thumb release
Benefits
- The ratchet sling is very reliable as it is strong, weather resistant, non-abrasive and low stretch. It ensures the cargo is tightened without damaging it.
- It comes in a variety of sizes. there are mini-versions with strength ratings up to 1500kgs for small loads and up to 10,000kgs for larger loads. The ratchet straps can go up to 20m.
- Has a variety of fittings that can be used in various applications. The fittings come with flat snap hooks, e-track double stud fittings, D-ring, e-track fittings, flat hooks, chain extensions, and vinyl coated wire hooks
- Ratchet straps offer great usability as they give a mechanical advantage in tightening the cargo making sure that the load is secure.
- Ease in loading and offloading large and bulky cargos without needing a lot of manpower. They are easy to strap and unstrap in the companies.