That 1-inch strap may have a working load as low as 300 pounds or as high as 833. Note that the safe working load for all ratchet straps is calculated by dividing the breaking strength by three.

With a 1-inch girth, the Husky Ratchet Tie-Downs 4-Pack ($22) is a bundle of ratchet straps that won’t break the bank and will hold up to 500 pounds of weight.

The straps are rated for 500 pounds of a working load and come in a 1-inch wide by 12-foot long spec. Integrated soft shackles are also a nice touch, as it reduces the fussiness of other add-on ...

Hit the hardware store to find: three 1-inch-diameter, 10-foot galvanized steel pipes with threaded ends; ... Operate each top strap ratchet a few clicks at a time to shorten the straps.

There are several important safety considerations that rescue teams must follow when using 2-inch-wide tie-down ratchet strap units. In this article, we will review three of the most urgent issues ...

The product was designed with flatbed and utility trailers in mind, says Kinedyne, and can secure up to 30 feet of a loose strap end. StrapPak can be purchased preassembled, on a standard two-inch ...