Guide to Store Ratchet Tie Down Straps
Many people will ignore the importance of proper storage of ratchet straps. Improper storage of ratchet tie down strap will reduce the product lifespan compared to the one who takes proper care of the ratchet straps. If you don’t store the ratchet straps correctly, they will fade by the UV rays from the sun, they will mold and mildew by the bad weather or wet storage environment, they will tear and wear by friction during loading, unloading, and transportation.
According to the information from the Transportation Department website, mold and mildew are the main reason that makes the ratchet strap become bad, so keeping your loading strap in a cool and dry place is very important, also don’t exposure the straps under the sunlight for a long time.
Before using or storing a ratchet strap, you should check carefully to see if any defects on it, this is a very important step to keep safe, if you found anything wrong, don’t use it without any hesitation, throw the damaged part, we also sell the short end and the long end of the ratchet straps to replace the damaged one to help you save cost.
3 Steps to Store Ratchet Tie Down Straps
- If ratchet straps are dry – after using, your ratchet strap may get wet from the loads or from the bad weather. So, before storage, you should check if the entire ratchet straps are dry enough. If not, please dry up before storage for next use.
- Check if any defects – if the tie down strap is dry, check if any defects on the securing strap, such as holes, tears, burns, etc.
- Roll up after checking – in order to avoid tangled mess and save storage space, we need to roll up this cargo strap for ease to use next time. You can put them in the waterproof duffle bags, in the socks, in a tool kit, etc. Tie straps with zip ties or rubber bands.
Remember, properly store your tie-downs can extend their service life. Normally, the tie down strap can work for 2-3 years depend on how you use it, but if you take good of them, you can use them much longer than not doing routine maintenance.
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