How Much Do You Know About 4 Inch Winch Straps

How much do you know about 4 Inch Winch Straps

4 inch winch straps are widely used in the flatbed trailer industry as heavy duty tie down straps. One of the reasons why the 4 inch flatbed winch straps become very popular among flatbed trailer drivers is because the 4 inch winch strap is much more economical than the ratchet strap. Although the price will vary depending on different factors, the price of winch straps will be half of the ratchet straps.

The flatbed trailer driver always transports heavy cargo and oversized cargo, so this is another reason the 4 inch winch strap become the popular strap for trucking fleet owners and transportation owners. The commonly used lengths of winch straps are 27 feet long and 30 feet long. Using the winch strap, you never need a ratchet to tighten or release the cargo, the winch that is installed along the side of the trailer will replace it to tighten or release the cargo.

What is 4 inch Winch Strap?

4 inch winch strap is a tool that is used to tie down and fix the cargo, made of high strength webbing in 4 inch width. They work with a winch system closely which is installed on the truck and trailer to ensure the stability of cargo transportation.

Have a Study on 4 inch Winch Straps with Different Hardware Combinations

4 inch winch strap with flat hooks is the most widely used winch strap among all the types of winch straps, the strap is extremely heavy duty, and the flat hook is really easy to use and fit for almost any cargo transportation.

Our Hot Sale 4 inch winch straps are in 27 feet length and 30 feet length. Sure, the winch strap can be customized in different lengths, different webbing colors, and custom logo printing is also available. If you want to know more custom winch straps, you can contact us by online form below.

4 inch winch strap with wire hooks is a great alternative of flat hook winch straps, the wire hook is also very easy to latch into the securement point. Custom wire hook winch straps are also available, you can choose your desired webbing length and webbing color, you can also imprint your company name and logo on the webbing.

4 inch winch strap with delta rings is also very popular in 27 feet long and 30 feet long, this strap is designed to attach various chain and hook and secure heavy duty cargo, such as machinery, equipment, and oddly shaped cargo at the back flatbed trailer. You can also customize 4 inch winch strap with delta ring in different webbing lengths and webbing colors.

4 inch winch strap with chain and hook is definitely designed for heaviest duty cargo, this strap with Grade 70 Transport Chain Anchor can secure almost all sizes and weights of large items, oversized items, and oddly shaped loads. Customization service for 4 inch winch strap with chain and hook is also available.

4 inch Winch Straps vs. 4 inch Ratchet Straps

4 inch winch strap can be regarded as half of the 4 inch ratchet strap, they look very similar, but they are still different in some aspects, let’s have a comparison:

Way of Usage:

4 inch winch strap: Work with winch system, using winch to tighten and secure.

4 inch ratchet strap: Use ratcheting mechanism to tighten and secure the cargo.

Application Scenarios:

4 inch winch strap: Suitable for tie down heavy duty cargo and work on the truck and trailer which must equipped with the winch system.

4 inch ratchet strap: Also can secure heavy duty cargo, no need to work with winch system, can fix the cargo on any vehicle.

Operation and Adjustment:

4 inch winch strap: You should fully understand and practice how to use the winch system.

4 inch ratchet strap: You should learn how to use the ratchet mechanism to tighten and loose the cargo.

Cost:

4 inch winch strap: If the transporting vehicle already has the winch system, the cost of using winch strap will be lower than the ratchet strap.

4 inch ratchet strap: Flexible and can be used with any cargo securement. The cost will be higher than winch strap of equivalent quality.

Custom Made 4 inch Winch Straps

Webslingness stocks various sizes and colors with different strengths of 4 inch winch straps in our company. But, the custom-made service is also available. With customization service, you can get different colors of webbing, different lengths of webbing, different end fittings, and custom imprinting. You can use our online contact form below to reach our sales department.

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FAQs about 4 inch Winch Straps

Is the working load limit of 4 inch winch straps fixed?

The most required and designed working load limit is from 5400lbs to 5670lbs, they can secure heavy duty cargo from different applications. But customized strength is also available.

How do I know how many 4 inch winch straps I need when securing the loads?

We normally recommend our customers use at least 4 pcs of winch straps to secure the cargo at 4 different securement points. In this way, you can balance the weight of the cargo from different points, and in case one of the straps is broken on the road, the other 3 straps can help to maintain the cargo in place and then you can find a place to park the trailer and inspect the condition.

How long is the service life of flatbed winch straps?

The answer to the question will vary depending on how often you use the flatbed winch strap. You can also use the corner protector to protect the strap webbing to extend the lifespan.

Using qualified 4 inch winch straps will safeguard your transportation needs. Contact Webslingess to wholesale 4 inch straps for flatbed at competitive prices.

Dave Lee

Dave Lee

Product Manager

Dave Lee has amassed over two decades of experience in the cargo control industry, serving as a product manager. Prior to joining Webslingness, he spent three years at a transportation company.