Flatbed Winch Straps

Flatbed Winch Straps

Flatbed winch straps are one of the most popular tie down straps in the flatbed trucking industry. The winching straps need to be used together with the winches which need to be installed at the side of the flatbed trailer.

The winch strap we provide are in size of 2 inch, 3 inch, and 4 inch and the most popular length of the strap is 27 feet and 30 feet. The winch tie down straps are designed for secure heavy duty loads, like the flatbed trailer always transports the heaviest and largest size cargo and they need to be secured with more strength during transportation.

Webslingness is the manufacturer of tie down straps and we have the ability to custom made flatbed winch straps to meet your application. You can Call/WhatsApp us at (0086) 1505 1705 238 to get more information about our tie downs.

How to secure cargo with winch straps?

Winch straps are used to secure the cargo at the back of the flatbed trailer and always go with the winch which is already installed along the side of the rail. Flatbed trailers are always used to transport heavy loads, over size cargo, so when you are ready to secure the cargo, don’t throw the hook end of the strap over the load, since this is very dangerous, and may hurt people around the trailer.

You also need to pay attention to the number of winch straps that you need to use, since they secure heavy and large-size cargo with long-distance transport, you need to prepare enough winch straps in order to avoid any of them may be damaged during transportation. The loads on the flatbed also need to be evenly distributed, in order to keep the whole transportation placidly and safely.

How to tighten the loads with winch straps?

1. Attach the hook side of the strap to one side of the rail.
2. Feed another end of the strap into the winch.
3. Make sure the winch strap is in its right place and then start to tighten.
4. Start to work your winch bar to tighten the strap.

Why are winch straps popular in the trucking industry?

The winch strap is so popular among truck drivers, this is because this type of strap is more affordable than other types of tie down straps, and the winch strap is used to secure the heaviest and oddly shaped loads at the back of the trailer.

2 inch winch straps and 4 inch winch straps are the most popular sizes for our customers who is auto supplies wholesaler or flatbed fleets. We use polyester tie down webbing to make the winch strap, that is because the polyester webbing can provide high strength with low stretching. Also, the winch strap is easy to make securement without ratchet, even if the strap is damaged, you can easy to replace a new one.

What’s the length of winch straps you can provide?

The most popular length of our winch straps is 27 feet and 30 feet, but as the manufacturer of winch straps in China, we have the ability to custom any length of webbing to meet the request of your specific application. Submit your detailed request in the below form, our sales expert will get in touch with you within 10 minutes.

How long is the service life of winch straps?

The service life of winch straps will vary depending on how you use them, how frequently you use them, and how you store them if you use corner protectors in order to avoid the sharp edge of the cargo damaging the strap. These are all factors that will affect the lifespan of the winch strap.

How to store winch straps?

When we talked about storing the winch straps, you need to keep them in a dry and cool place. Dry place is you need to leave the strap away from the moist place and cool place is you need to keep the strap where has no direct sunlight. We normally suggest our customers put the strap in the dry bag and keep them properly in your vehicle.

Winch Straps vs Ratchet Straps

One of the main reasons that the winch strap is more popular than the ratchet strap is that the winch strap is more affordable than the ratchet strap, the trucking industry uses the tie down strap a lot, so controlling the cost is very important. When your winch strap is damaged and needs to replace, replacing only a piece of the winch strap is more cost-effective than a whole set of ratchet straps.

Winch Straps vs Transport Chains

Compared the flatbed winch straps with transport chains, there are 3 points we need to pay attention:

1. The cost: flatbed winch strap is more affordable than transport chains if we only check the one-time purchase cost. But over the years, the cost of straps will be higher than chains.
2. The safety: you will transport different kinds of load on the road and you need to choose the proper tie downs according to the circumstance.
3. The maintenance: the winch strap is easy to keep and clean, whereas the chain is hard to check quality and needs to pay more attention to maintain and store it.

Where can I find the working strength on the winch strap?

Each piece of ratchet strap sold from Webslingness has marked working load limit on the tag or inked in the polyester tie down webbing so that you can check each piece of winch you use and find the proper one to tie down the loads. We always suggest our customers not use only one piece of winch strap to secure the load in order to avoid potential risks during transportation. It is better to use at least 4 winch straps at different securement points.

How many colors do you have for winch straps?

The most popular color of winch strap in the trucking industry is yellow. But Webslingness as the manufacturer of winch straps, we can custom any webbing colors for you to meet your request. Also, custom winch straps for tie down webbing length, custom packing, and imprint company name are all available. You can Call/WhatsApp us at (0086) 1505 1705 238 to get all the necessary information you need or chat with our expert online.

How to extend the service life of winch straps?

Using corner protectors is one of the best ways to extend the lifespan of winch straps. You may transport some loads with sharp edges and corner protector can prevent the sharpe edge harm the surface of polyester tie down webbing. Also, in order to avoid the strap over tightening the cargo, the corner also can protect the loads from being damaged. With the protection of corner protectors, you can greatly reduce the frequency of purchasing the winch strap. In this way, you can reduce the cost of business.

How many types of hardware do you have for winch straps?

Wire hook, flat hook, chain, and hook, forged delta ring.

Wire hook: wire hook is one of the most widely used hardware for winch straps since this hook is very easy and quick to latch into the side of the flatbed trailer. With its durability, makes this hook is popular hardware in the trucking application.

Flat hook: the flat hook is also very popular among the trucking application, very similar to the wire hook. Made with durable material with the wider area to hook into the side of the trailer.

Chain and hook: chain and hook is a great option to secure the heavier and oddly shaped goods at the back of the flatbed truck.

Forged D Ring: forged d ring winch straps are heavy duty straps for some specific loads transportation. The most popular size is 27 and 30 feet long, but we can customize any length for you according to your specific request.

FAQ about Winch Straps from our customers

What is the popular size of winch straps?

4 inch winch strap with 27 and 30 feet long is the HOT SALE product in our company. But, we can custom tie down webbing length according to your request.

Are your straps easy to tighten and roll up?

Sure, our winch strap is one of the easiest straps to tighten the loads and roll up.

Can winch straps secure trucks?

Yes, our winch strap can be used to secure the vehicle, as long as the weight of the vehicle does not exceed the working load limit of the strap. We also recommend you to see our car tie down straps that are specially designed for auto hauling business.

What is the working load limit of your flatbed winch straps?

The working load limit of our 2 inch to 4 inch winch straps are ranging from 3335lbss to 5670lbs. Different size has different working strength.

Does your winch strap have a ratchet?

No, our winch strap only has one side hook and another end is connected to the winch bar which is already installed along the side of the flatbed trailer. Without the ratchet, when your flatbed winch strap is damaged and you need to replace it, this strap is also cost-effective for you.

Can the winch strap be custom made in different colors?

The common color of the winch strap is yellow, but we can customize any webbing color for you as your request. As the winch strap factory, custom made winch strap is our advantage. Call/WhatsApp us at (0086) 1505 1705 238 or submit your detailed request in the below form, our sales expert will be very happy to assist you to solve any tie down needs.

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