Lashing ratchet straps
If warehouse logistics or production are related to the transportation of oversized products, there are special requirements for securing cargo. To ensure maximum safety, tensioning straps are usually used to secure the product during transportation. Loads can be fixed on a trailer, ship, car trailer or tow truck. Lashing belts are necessary devices that are often used by evacuation companies, transport services, and companies specializing in moving.
Tightening belts: design features and production
Belts for fastening loads are made of textile tapes, the width of which varies in the range from 25 to 100 mm. High-strength polyester is usually used in production. Belts are equipped with ratchet locks that perform the functions of a tensioning device.
Like slings made of textile material, belts are presented in several design options:
annular;
with hooks
In the first case, the ends of the tape are combined, the ready-to-use belt is a closed ring. Hooks can also be attached to the product on both sides. The latter are usually used to transport large-sized products (equipment, cars). If it is necessary to fix the load on the pallet, the best option would be to use ring-type belts.
Advantages of tension belts
First of all, it is worth noting that the fastening tapes provide reliable fixation due to the presence of a ratchet lock. At the same time, the cargo does not slip even with a strong shock during transportation, which ensures its safety. Since the tape is made of textile, it has sufficient softness. In the process of delivering the cargo to the object, its surface is not damaged.
The main advantage of tension belts is their suitability for operation in any conditions and aggressive environments. The tape is not exposed to adverse weather conditions, does not deform at elevated temperatures.
Offers of our company
We specialize in the supply of proven devices for securing cargo during transportation. The 2021 catalog presents the most popular models of tension belts, as well as the entire range of related products for assembling slings. The company's specialists will help you choose a model according to the following parameters:
will make efforts;
carrying capacity;
length.
Modern textile belts have a tension force from 0.88 t to 8 t. It is noteworthy that the higher this indicator is, the more reliably the transported cargo will be fixed. The permissible load is usually from 1 to 5 tons, but it is not recommended to lift heavy loads with the help of textile tapes, since the products are used for fixation. The length of the belt can be from 3 to 10 m. Specialists will familiarize you with the current prices for 2021, terms of payment and delivery.
Read more on the Lashing straps page.
