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• event 2020-06-09
• person Dehuilifting
• textsms Comment: 9

Ratchet straps are an important player in securing cargo for transport, and once you understand how to use them you’ll be wondering why you ever used anything else. They hold their tension with a built-in tensioner device and have rated weight capacities that make them a reliable and safe tie down choice.

1. Open the handle

Open the ratchet handle and ratchet the axle until its open slot is pointing up. This is where the end of the webbing will be fed through.

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2. Access the axle assemble

Close the ratchet so that the axle assembly is easily accessible.

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3. Lead the webbing

Lead the free end of the webbing from underneath the ratchet, through the axle slot, and out the same way it entered.

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4. Attach the hooks

Next, place the hook attached to the ratchet into position, and do the same with the hook on the other end of the webbing.

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5. Remove slack

Pull the free end of the webbing to remove any slack between the two hooks.

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6. Tighten slack

Tighten any remaining slack by raising and lowering the ratchet handle assembly in a pumping motion. You should see the webbing wrapping around the axle.

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7. Close handle

When the webbing is completely taut, close the ratchet handle completely to lock the strap in place, taking care not to overtighten it as that can lead to irreparable damage to ratchet straps.

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8. How to release

To undo the ratchet strap, pull and hold the release handle to open the ratchet handle completely. The strap will pop loose and you can pull it back out through the axle slot.

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9. Storage tips

For storage, consider securing ratchet straps and webbing together and securing them with a rubber band. You can also place them in their own bag, and store them in a dry location out of the sun. Putting them away wet can cause mildew, and ultraviolet light can make nylon and polyester fibers brittle, causing them to discolor, break down and potentially lose strength.