How to Use Buckle Straps?
Today, we are going to talk about how to use buckle straps from each aspect that customers concerns about. Such as what is cam buckle strap, how to thread a cam buckle, how to use cam lock straps to secure loads, how to loosen a cam buckle. Let’s get started!
What is A Cam Buckle Strap?
A cam buckle strap is one of the widely used cargo securement straps among all the tie down straps. These kinds of cam lock cargo straps are different from the ratchet straps in tightening strength. Using cam lock tie down straps secure cargo is tightened by your hand strength which is different from the mechanism tightening from ratchet tie down straps.
Cam buckle straps are designed to secure lightweight cargo, such as kayaks, ATVs, canoes, or some sensitive cargo and fragile cargo, such as an antique vase, antique paintings, you can not overtighten this cargo, they are easy to break. So, a cam buckle tie down strap is the first choice in securing lightweight cargo.
The cam buckle tie down strap is composed of polyester webbing, cam buckle, and hook hardware if necessary. Insert the webbing into the cam buckle and pull the webbing until there is no slack and you can control the tightness with your hand. Without a doubt, Camlock safety straps are the ideal tie down strap for those movers who transport lightweight cargo and sensitive cargo often.
The only disadvantage of the cam buckle lashing strap is that it can not secure the heaviest cargo which needs to be tightened by ratchet straps and winch straps. If you are looking for wholesale tie down strap, feel free to contact us by Call/WhatsApp at(0086) 1505 1715 196 or send an email to us: info@webslingness.com
Ratchet Straps vs. Cam Buckle Straps
One of the biggest differences between ratchet straps and cam buckle straps is the force we tighten. The ratchet strap is tightened by moving the ratchet handle and locked by the mechanism, if you don’t loosen the strap manually, the ratchet strap will be secured your cargo tightly. Cam buckle strap locks the webbing by the alligator clip inside the cam buckle, you can control the force of tightness by your hand.
We have 4 varieties of ratchet straps for your choice, 1 inch ratchet tie down straps, 2 inch ratchet tie down straps, 3 inch ratchet tie down straps, 4 inch ratchet tie down straps. You can choose different straps to secure different weight cargo. We have 2 varieties of cam buckle straps for your choice, 1 inch cam buckle tie down straps and 2 inch cam buckle tie down straps. These straps can go with the hardware, such as Wire Hook, S Hook, E Track Fittings, etc. You can choose according to different applications.
How Much Weight Can A Cam Buckle Strap Hold?
We recommend if your cargo weight exceeds 750lbs, you should consider using a ratchet strap or winch strap for heavier goods, since cam buckle strap suit for lightweight cargo.
Each buckle strap will mark its working load limit on the tag and you can choose the strap that rated for your cargo weight. One more thing, we suggest tie down loads at least at 4 securement points to balance the weight.
How to Thread Cam Buckle Straps?
Same as the ratchet strap, before using any cam buckle strap, you should check if there are any damages on the straps that you are ready to use, if there is any mildew, burn marks, color fading, etc. you can not use them anymore. If there’s no problem, we can start to thread cam buckle straps:
- Wrap the cargo strap around the loads which are ready for transportation.
- Thread the webbing into the buckle and pull the webbing to your desired length.
- Release the cam buckle, so the alligator clip will bite the webbing, the loads have been safely secured.
How to Release Cam Buckle Straps?
When the cargo reaches the destination, you will need to upload them, releasing the cam buckle strap is very easy, just press the cam buckle and the teeth inside it will open, so you can pull the strap out of cambuckle, then completed all the steps.
How to Store Cam Buckle Straps?
Do not entangle your cam buckle strap like a mess and after every use, you should organize the strap and keep them in a cool and dry place. Leave these cam buckle straps away from sunlight, moisture, or anything sharp.
Please keep in mind that before and after using the cam buckle, you should check the tie down strap status, which means if there are any damages on it, so your every time transportation would get the safety insurance.
How Long of the Cam Buckle Straps Do I Need to Secure on My Trailer?
For this question, there is no standard answer, different customer has their own request. But we can give you a tip: use yarn to warp the cargo you are ready to transport, when you got the desired length of the yarn, you can find the cam buckle strap length that is close to the desired yarn length.
What Colors of Cam Buckle Straps Do You Have?
As one of the reputed manufacturers and suppliers of ratchet straps and cam buckle straps, we can custom any ratchet strap and cam buckle tie down for you. Our regular tie-down webbing colors are Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Orange, Black, and even Camo. If you are interested in customize tie-down straps, feel free to call/WhatsApp us at (0086) 1505 1715 196 or send your inquiry to: info@webslingness.com
What Hardware Do You Have for Cam Buckle Straps?
The common types of hardware that come with cam buckle straps are S hook, wire hook, E Track Fitting, etc. But we are capable of custom any type of ratchet strap and a cam buckle strap for your specific application. If you are interested in our tie-down strap, you can submit your request by fill out the form below or chat with us online.
