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Ratchet Straps & Load Binders - Load Restraint Equipment
Load restraint equipment is used to tie down equipment, stopping it from moving. As a general rule, load restraint and cargo restraint products are not lifting equipment and cannot be used for lifting applications; some lifting points, more particularly the swivel type, can, however, be used for lashing, but once used for lashing, they can never be used for lifting again.
Items need restraining from movement when being transported between locations, for example, road and rail freight. If the cargo is not restrained, it could easily cause an accident, falling from the vehicle or train.
The products fall into two categories: cargo restraint ratchet straps and load binders, both are available in different sizes, capacities and lengths to suit our customers' applications. Ratchet straps have a steel ratchet handle with a polyester webbing sling.
Single-part ratchet straps have the long webbing sling fitted permanently to the ratchet. 2 part ratchet straps have a separate web sling with end fittings.
The web sling can be supplied with different end fittings, dependent on our customers' applications, usually hook or eye or buckle (many types). We also supply cam buckle restraint straps, lorry straps, one-way straps and stainless steel cargo restraint latchet straps.
Load binders are to achieve exactly the same function as a ratchet strap. They are totally made from steel using a chain sling with a grab hook as opposed to a webbing sling.
There are differing styles available: ratchet load binders and lever-action load binders. These are used in applications where items with sharp edges or abrasive surfaces need to be restrained; surfaces that would damage or cut a polyester sling, ratchet load binder and can be supplied in different configurations with a hook or eye termination or with a permanently fitted restraint chain fitted.
