Tight anchor points do not always leave room for a bulky hook, which is why each end of this ratchet strap carries a wire hook sized to reach into D-rings and other narrow or hard-to-get-at connection points. A zinc coating on the hooks and the ratchet body keeps corrosion from setting in even after regular exposure to weather and road salt.

The ratchet driving those hooks is where this strap breaks from the standard design: a gear-driven, reverse-action mechanism tightens as the handle is pulled down, so the motion draws on arm and body weight rather than a push-up stroke against your shoulders. An extra gear adds clicks per stroke for tighter control, and in-house testing has this setup reaching close to double the tension of a standard ratchet for the same handle effort. A side knob spins the mandrel freely to clear slack before you crank down, and the 4 inch webbing itself is woven from thicker yarn with more picks per inch than typical straps, finished with heat-sealed ends for lasting resistance to abrasion and cutting.

Key Features

• Wire hook ends reach D-rings and other narrow or hard-to-access anchor points
• Zinc-coated wire hooks and ratchet resist corrosion
• Gear-driven, reverse-action ratchet tightens on the pull-down stroke instead of the push-up stroke
• Extra gear adds more clicks per stroke for finer tension control
• Reaches close to double the tension of a standard ratchet for the same handle effort, per in-house testing
• Side knob spins the mandrel freely for fast slack take-up
• Thicker, higher-pick-count 4 inch webbing with heat-sealed ends
• Meets FMCSA, DOT, CVSA, and WSTDA cargo securement guidelines, built to a 3:1 design factor
• Available in multiple lengths and colors

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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