Ratchet Straps vs. Cam Buckle Straps
As the worker for tie down straps for over 14 years, let us talk about the difference between ratchet straps and cam buckle straps in some aspects.
In our daily life, if we just transport some really lightweight cargo in very small size at your home or just to your neighborhood, you don’t need to do a lot of research, most of the versatile tie-down straps can do your job. But, if you want to use these tie-down straps as part of your business or transportation service, then we need to do deeper research.
What’s the Strength for Ratchet Tie Down and Cam Buckle Tie Down?
Our Ratchet Straps, from 1 inch tie down straps to 4 inch tie down straps cover the range of breaking strength from 1700lbs to 16200lbs due to different combinations of polyester webbing and strap tie down hardware.
The lightweight ratchet strap mainly used to secure small vehicles, like bicycles, motorcycles, and ATVs.The heavy duty ratchet strap is always used to securing heavy equipment during transportation.
Webbing colors do not affect the strength of the ratchet straps, you may choose based on your personal preference. Here are some of our popular colors for your reference. (blue ratchet straps, purple ratchet straps, orange ratchet straps, yellow ratchet straps, etc)
Our Cam Buckle Straps cover the range from 1 inch cam buckle straps to 2 inch cam buckle straps. With the breaking strength from 1100lbs to 2600lbs, which also available with the normal color and camo cam buckle straps. Customized webbing color is also acceptable.
The Usability between Ratchet straps and Cam Buckle Straps
Ratchet Straps
If you have used ratchet straps before, some people may have a bad experience, because they think this cargo tie down strap does not work as well as he thinks. What we want to highlight is, ratchet tie down is not like what you have seen, just a webbing with hardware, it’s actually a complicated tool, the different application has a different way of use. That’s why some of our professional customers ask us to make their designs to fit their applications.
Ratchet Straps With Safety Hooks
Cam Buckle Straps
Unlike the ratchets, cambuckle strap is easy to use and can be a replacement for the ratcheting strap for light-duty cargo. Also available in many sizes and colors.
If you would like to know how to use the ratchet strap and cam buckle strap, feel free to call our sales department at (0086)1505 1715 196 or send an inquiry to:info@webslingness.com they are happy to provide service for anything regarding the product!
1 inch CAMO Endless Loop Cam Buckle Strap
The Customization regarding Ratchet Straps and Cam Buckle Straps
To customize the ratchet straps, there are 4 points:
Webbing color: we have various webbing colors for your choice, such as camouflage, yellow, orange, red, black, white, blue, etc.If you focus on the webbing color and we can make it after checking your sample.
Ratchet Mechanism: many types of ratchets can be chosen, such as stainless steel ratchets, rubber handle, narrow handle, and more! If you have a detailed request on ratcheting, send us, we can make it for you.
Webbing Tie Down Hardware: also large types for your choice, such as S Hooks, Wire Hooks, S Hook with Keeper, Snap Hooks, Flat Hooks, D Ring, O Rings, and more! You can send us your ideas about the combination of hardware suit for your application.
Tie Down Strap Length: We have the ability to cut the webbing into any of your desired lengths, this allows us to meet your request and help you to find your ideal product.
About customize the cam buckle strap, similar to the ratchet straps, you can choose various colors in our company, including these most popular colors, like, yellow, orange, blue, black, red, and CAMO strap. The buckle type is available in stainless steel, black, gold, and more, which you can find in our tie down hardware category. The hardware for cam buckle tie down are mainly S Hooks, Wire Hooks, Snap Hooks, E Track Fittings, etc.
All of the tie-downs on our website just shows what we made for our customer in the past years, if you want to custom tie down straps, feel free to send your detailed request to: info@webslingness.com we will analyze and provide you the solution.
Which is more durable? Ratchet Straps or Cam Buckle Straps
The ratchet strap is made from polyester webbing, with the perfect wear-resisting,ultraviolet-proof and waterproof elements, which makes the ratchet tie down really strong and durable. Each strap will attach a label where marks the working loading limit and breaking strength on it. So, please don’t use the straps to exceed their capacity.
The cam buckle strap is weaker than the ratchet strap, but it’s also durable. Webbing material of cam buckle strap is also polyester webbing, You can choose different capability of the cam buckle in our company or we made it for your applications.
You should also take care of the storage environment of the strap, it should be a dry and cool place, and try to use the edge protector to prevent friction.
When you think about how to use ratchet straps and cam buckle straps or the advantages and disadvantages between the two tie down straps, you may have confused about it. If you have any questions about how to choose the right tie downs for your project, then please contact our sales department by phone call or WhatsApp us at (0086)1505 1715 196 or send inquiry to:info@webslingness.com we are online to serve you.
