Flatbed work rewards hooks that spread force out instead of digging into one spot, and that is what the flat hooks on each end of this ratchet strap are built for. A wide contact area lets the hook grab a rub rail or the edge of a trailer deck without concentrating the load, and a built-in defender keeps the webbing from fraying where it rides against the hook. Black powder coating on the hooks adds a layer of weather protection on top of the hold.

What sets the ratchet itself apart is a gear-driven, reverse-action design that tightens on the pull-down stroke rather than the push-up motion of a standard ratchet, so your arm and body weight carry the load instead of your shoulders. An extra gear inside the mechanism adds more clicks per stroke, and in-house testing shows the setup reaching close to double the tension of a standard ratchet for comparable handle effort. A side knob spins the mandrel freely to clear slack before you start cranking, and the 4 inch polyester webbing, thicker and more tightly woven than typical straps with heat-sealed ends, is backed by a zinc-plated ratchet for corrosion resistance.

Key Features

• Flat hooks with a wide contact area and built-in defender to guard the webbing from wear
• Black powder-coated hooks add weather protection
• 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 comparable handle effort, per in-house testing
• Side knob spins the mandrel freely for fast slack take-up
• Thicker, more tightly woven 4 inch webbing with heat-sealed ends and a zinc-plated ratchet
• 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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