What You Need to Pay Attention for Cargo Securement on Trailer
You can never ignore the importance of ratchet straps when you are going to hauling cargo on the trailer. If you do not realize how you are strapping down the cargo, the risk or damage may happen to the cargo or the people around the cargo. Let’s see what we need to pay attention to for cargo securement on the trailer.
- Choose the Right Type and Amount of Trailer Strap
The very important thing you need to know before transportation is what types of straps for trailer you need and the quantity. No matter you are transporting the cargo by flatbed trailer or enclosed trailer, you need to choose the appropriate tie downs for cargo trailer.
- Check the right WLL and Breaking Strength of Cargo Trailer Tie Downs
Each load tie downs has WLL and breaking strength marked on the label and before using, you should know how much weight this trailer ratchet tie downs can take because you need to ensure the cargo that is hauled can be secured during moving. Click here to know more about working load limit, breaking strength, and safety factors.
The quantity of equipment tie downs is also important. Generally, if your hauling equipment is shorter than 5 feet and less than 1,000 pounds, you can only use one tie down strap for trailer.
This is the article you may be interested in: How to secure my cargo before transportation
- Inspect if there is any Defects or Damages on the Trailer Ratchet Straps
Before using the trailer ratchet straps, you Must check if there are any damages or defects on it. Even if it is a very very small defect or you do not find any but you are not sure, we suggest you not use an uncertain trailer tie down strap.
During transportation, you need to check the condition of the load straps to see if any loose or damaged. Also, do not expose the cargo trailer straps to the sun, rain, and else for a long time, the tie downs will degrade its effectiveness.
Having the proper tie down strap for your trailer load securement is great to work, please check it before and after use, also keep them in a dry cool, and clean place.
You can check more inspection standards here: Web Sling and Tie Down Association
- Protect your Straps with Ratchet Strap Protective Sleeves or Corner Protector
Some items you are hauling may have sharp edges. So, after tightening the flatbed trailer tie down straps, the sharp edges may damage the strap by causing cutting and abrasion. You can use ratchet strap protective sleeves or corner protectors to extend the service life of the cargo strap, and also protect the items you are transporting.
At Webslingness, you can custom any tie down straps, contact our sales department by submitting your request in the below form or send an email to: info@webslingness.com
