Maintenance of Tie Down Straps

Maintenance of tie down straps is very important to extend the service life. No matter you are using 1 inch handlebar straps for motorcycle or 4 inch heavy duty boat winch straps, we all need to inspect, clean, and store them in a proper way, not only prolong service life but also ensure a safe trip during transportation.

E Track Tie Down Straps

What to Inspect for a Tie Down Strap

  •    Any holes on the tie down webbing straps
  •    Any tears on the cargo webbing straps
  •    Any knots on strap webbing.
  •    Any stitch is broken at the suture
  •    Any melting or scorching
  •    Any damages caused by UV rays
  •    Any impurities embedded in the webbing
  •    Any damages caused by the chemicals
  •    Any Fracture, wear, corrosion on the ratchet, cam buckle, and end fittings
  •    Working load limit and breaking strength on the tag is invisible

If you found your tie down strap has the issues above, please do not use them any longer, because the potential risks may occur. You can also check the detailed maintenance of web tie down straps from Web Sling and Tie Down Association (WSTDA) publication. We also recommend you make a note for your inspection record.

Customers always ask about how often should I check my tie down strap? The best answer should be to inspect the strap before every use. Or you make the inspection according to your experience because you know how often the straps be used and the working environment of the strap, this depends on different applications.

How to Clean Your Tie Down Straps

We suggest you use the mild detergent with warm water to wash the tie down straps, use the gentle brush the clean the dirty. Do not use the detergent with any chemical that the tie down strap webbing will be damaged.

Most web tie down straps are made of polyester fabric, but if you require nylon material, we can also custom-made it for you. No matter which material, please avoid the detergent with the chemical that may damage them.

After washing, please dry the strap in the air and then store them.

How to Store Tie Down Strap

Please store your tie down straps in a cool and dry place, avoid sunlight. You can hang it on the wall or tidy up these straps and store them in the bags.

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