An endless ratchet strap is a type of lashing strap that forms a continuous loop around your load instead of terminating in a hook or other endfitting.
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Storing your ratchet straps correctly is crucial if you want to prevent premature wear and minimise the risk of a dangerous accident caused by a strap failing.
When attaching ratchet straps to securing / lashing points or the vehicle chassis, it’s important that the hooks fit correctly into the base radius.
Both round slings and flat slings are used to secure, support and move heavy loads. They are a popular lifting solution as they distribute the load's weight evenly, providing stability, preventing damage and enabling the safe handling of objects that lack attachment points.
A point load is when the weight of a heavy load is acting on one specific point instead of being spread across a wider area.
You may be using or have recently purchased cranked claw hooks for use as standalone diverter hooks, over-wheel straps or parts thereof primarily when transporting vehicles.
A cranked claw hook is designed to lift the strap away from the deck at an angle to route over the wheel/tyre combination.
Every Tensys ratchet strap has a label with lots of numbers and technical jargon on it. Some of these terms can be a bit confusing if you're not familiar with them, so we've put together this handy infographic to help you read and understand the information on your ratchet strap's label.