Ratchet Straps

DRussell · Apr 28, 2021

Are MyTee brand straps good ones or do they stretch and ravel? Looking at 4 x 30' straps with flat hooks.

VicS · Apr 28, 2021

I have 2 x ? From Harber Freight. Work well but much to long. Also don't have flat hooks. Had to grind them a lot to go thru stake pockets. But they are cheap! I just use them for 4 chains. Tie tractors down with 2 chains then 2 straps for my 4 the downs. I have thought about cutting 15' off.

3LFarms · Apr 28, 2021

All of the 3300 working load straps I can find are made in China. I dont find much difference among them.

Bret4207 · Apr 28, 2021

IME looking at a zillion straps of all kinds, the "ravel" you refer to comes from people not being careful and nicking or outright cutting into their straps. While they ARE to be considered a consumable, taking a bit of extra care helps save $$$.

BarnyardEngineering · Apr 28, 2021

If you're familiar with straps of that size you probably know what a quality one feels like. Go with your gut. If they feel like quality straps, they probably are.

Frankly I believe a lot of them are made in the same overseas factory and they just pick a color and spray paint their name on the webbing.

I agree though, fraying is a result of improper use not quality. Rubbing on a corner is certain death for ratchet straps.

Crazy Horse · Apr 28, 2021

Vic ..... yes, not going through the stake pockets is very annoying. There's a simple way of dealing with the length, I'm sure you know that already ..... ha!

SVcummins · Apr 28, 2021

Lately I see some cheaper quality ones but still rated at 3300
and 10,000 breaking strength but they are about half as thick

Phil-mar Farms · Apr 28, 2021

Even high quality straps are subject to wear and tear. The
most often defect is a cut from a shifting load. Straps with cuts
across the face or on the edge should be retired. Improper
hooking can cause a hook to break The straps should be
inside the rub rail so if theres a side swipe the straps wont be
rubbed off. There is a point where the straps are tight enough
Over tightening 2 straps will wear out the buckles We used
to clean/ lube the buckles with cheap penetrating oil

504 · Apr 28, 2021

I ll only buy straps that have a DOT rating,they do not cost much more, and I hope they are a little better quality. If you can find them, buy the straps with chain for hooks instead of flat hooks. Mine have about 24 inches of 5/16 grade 70 chain on the ends. and are rated for 3330#(2 inch)

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