Ratchet Straps and Lashings are a type
of load restraint which
comes in a vast array of sizes and strengths; they are used
predominantly as tie down straps for tying down cargo and securing items together.
Whether you need lorry ratchet straps, small ratchet straps or heavy
duty ratchet straps you can get them all from Lifting Gear Direct at great
prices. 25mm, 35mm, 50mm & 75mm straps are readily available.
A ratchet lashing is quite a simple piece of apparatus which essentially
consist of a couple of lengths of flat webbing material with anchor
fittings at one end and a ratchet buckle mechanism which is fixed to
one strap.
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About 25mm Wide Ratchet Lashings With plenty of ratchet lashing products to pic..
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About 75mm Ratchet Lashings Currently the widest of our ratchet lashing line up..
This can be extremely dangerous; particularly for other drivers and pedestrians should the load be shed. A lorry which sheds its load over the road has many implications, most importantly it puts other drivers in extreme danger, firstly because it will cause the vehicle/s directly behind to swerve and brake suddenly, vehicles to the side and indeed rear can be crushed or seriously damaged if the load falls on them, and again causing that vehicle to swerve and brake quickly, it is these actions which often cause the pile-ups we see on our motorways, and can cause serious injuries, damage and even road closures which will also have a knock-on effect to other people’s lives, businesses and deliveries etc. These scenarios can easily be averted by tying down loads correctly, ratchet straps or other type of cargo restraints are a key piece of equipment when it comes to load safety.
A ratchet strap is a device used for securing loads. This type of load restraint consists of webbing straps and a ratcheting handle. There are usually a couple of webbing straps with anchoring fittings at the end to secure to suitable anchor points. One strap, usually a shorter piece, will incorporate the ratchet handle. When the longer web strap is passed through the handle the lever can be cranked back and forth to pull the webbing through thus tightening it.
Ratchet lashings come in a variety of sizes with mini ratchets being 25mm wide and our largest being 75mm wide with ratchet handles to suit. 35mm and 50mm options are also popular options. With our own workshop we can often custom make a ratchet lashing to suit your requirements.