RatchetStrap.com Blog-Cargo Securement & Tie Down Experts

UV and weather can take a nasty toll on Spa Cover Buckles and their mounting positions. These can also be broken by high winds or tampering by some overzealous pranksters ;-)  In addition, most Spa manufacturers use galvanized or non-coated imported screws during assembly that can rust quickly, near saltwater within weeks.  We are often asked, "Can you replace Spa Cover Plastic Buckles" - or if we carry Spa Cover Wind Straps? RatchetStrap.com carries both made in USA replacement buckles and also sells Spa Cover Kits with 304 stainless steel screws to secure the buckles to the side of the...

RatchetStrap.com is regularly asked, "What are the best straps for towing" - and - "what are the best straps for auto hauling"?  We get asked about the best tie down straps for short hauls and long-distance vehicle moves.  These are very important questions and in this post, we've added the content of the warning tag we developed for transporting vehicles, which answers the questions above:STOP! Read these warnings and instructions completely before use. Use of this product shall be by a COMPETENT PERSON and demonstrates a clear understanding of these warnings and instructions and the hazards and risks involved.

The International Wheelchair Symbol RatchetStrap.com is pleased to distribute the Safe-Haven USA line of Wheelchair and Occupant Restraints. From Safe-Haven's website: Wheelchair Securement Straps & Tie Downs Wheelchair securement straps are available in many styles to fit your particular requirements. Floor Lock™ and Manual style straps provide an economical means of securing the wheelchair in place. Tieback style provides an integral ring for sercure attachment and additional attachment points for lap and shoulder belts. Manual and Tieback styles are available for steel 11 Gg. A-track and aluminum aircraft style L-Track floor anchorage. There are many wheelchair attachment point fittings to...

Where a tie down is fabricated is sadly an afterthought for most consumers but I make the argument US fabricated load securements are vital to the market. Let's look at why. Manufacturing requires knowledgable workers in engineering, materials, metallurgy, research & development, science, testing, quality control and the law. The people who fill these rolls spend years studying their craft at University then as apprentices. They make above average income by possessing unique skillsets and are spread throughout all 50 states. Manufacturing also requires assembly - for example, turning 3 screws 800 times a day. These monotonous routines are also important because...

When a trailer can fit $250,000+ worth of motorcycles, parts and plastic bins full of customized riding gear, motorbike tie downs and their associated anchor points play a critical role in protecting the cycles and trailer from movement during transport or damage caused by excess movement. Anchor points pictured here are Galvanized E Track and light duty surface mount pan fittings that actually can hold several hundred to several thousand pounds with a 3:1 design factor.  Both sides of the trailer as well as the floor contain several rows of E-track for the driver installing the motorcycle tie downs. Pictured Track...