A 3 inch ratchet strap gives flatbed operators the same working load limit as a standard 4 inch strap in a package that is lighter to handle and quicker to coil at the end of a run. The low-stretch polyester webbing holds its tension once the ratchet is set, and because the ratchet does the work of tightening, you are not depending on hand strength alone to get a secure hold the way you would with a cam strap.

This 40 foot strap finishes in red webbing with a flat hook on each end, built with a wide contact surface that spreads tie-down force across a rub rail or the edge of a trailer deck rather than concentrating it in one spot. A built-in defender guards the webbing where it meets the hook, and the hooks carry a black powder coat finish that pairs with a zinc-plated ratchet for corrosion resistance. The webbing itself uses thicker yarn and a higher pick count than typical straps, with heat-sealed ends that stand up to abrasion, tearing, and cutting.

Key Features

• 3 inch x 40 foot low-stretch polyester webbing matches the working load limit of a standard 4 inch ratchet strap
• Flat hooks with a wide contact area distribute tie-down force across rub rails and trailer edges
• Built-in defender protects the webbing from wear where it meets the hook
• Black powder-coated flat hooks paired with a zinc-plated ratchet for corrosion resistance
• Thicker, higher-pick-count webbing with heat-sealed ends for abrasion and cut resistance
• Meets FMCSA, DOT, CVSA, and WSTDA cargo securement guidelines, built to a 3:1 design factor
• Red webbing

WSTDA Ratchet Use Guidelines

According to the WSTDA (section 4.6.8): "When using web tie downs with a winch or ratchet, a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 wraps of webbing shall be wound on the winch or ratchet mandrel. Excessive wraps of webbing on the mandrel may reduce the working load limit (WLL) of the web tie down and may interfere with proper operation."

Additionally, they define design factor as the "ratio of the breaking strength to the working load limit." The design factor is 3:1 for these tie down straps to build in a level of redundancy, accounting for unknown factors to keep you, your crew, and those around you safe.

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