Movers Straps / Bands
Moving heavy or bulky furniture and appliances can be difficult, time-consuming and even risky for your back and neck muscles. Whether you're an experienced mover, organizing your first big move, or just need to rearrange heavy items already in your home, using equipment like moving straps and mover bands can make a real difference.
Furniture Lifting Straps
A furniture or appliance moving strap is the single most important item you can have when moving large, heavy, and/or bulky items. Big items like washers, loveseats, and stoves are not only difficult to get a good grip on, but the bending and twisting also puts an enormous strain on back muscles.
Move straps such as our Forearm Forklift lifting straps, Teamstrap, or Shoulder Dolly moving straps work by distributing the weight of a heavy item so larger muscle groups like the legs and shoulders also work in the lifting and carrying process. The leverage between the two people wearing the mover straps means there's no need to bend over or stoop down to pick up the item, which reduces the demand on your back muscles. And because these carrying straps essentially hold the item, the movers' hands are free to guide it when walking.
Theses lifting straps for moving are easily adjustable to ensure a good fit, and (depending on the version you choose) they can move an item weighing up to 800 lbs.
Movers Bands
Another type of essential equipment includes large rubber mover bands. Moving rubber bands are perfect for securing a moving blanket or pad around a piece of furniture to protect it during transit or while in storage. We offer four sizes of these versatile mover bands: Big (25"), Large (30"), Extra Large (36"), and Oversized (42"). Measured flat before stretching, these rubber bands stretch to over twice their length.
Unlike tape, the bands are re-usable and leave no messy sticky adhesive film behind, so they're great for strapping around dressers, armoires, etc., to keep drawers and doors closed during transit.
Sold by the dozen, our rubber moving straps are convenient and easy to store. Add a few different sizes to your list of moving straps supplies so you'll always have some on hand.
Mattress Moving Straps
Due to their size and weight, mattresses can be a hassle to move, even if it's just from one room to another. Mattress straps for moving have long handles that evenly distribute the mattress's weight and let you easily maneuver around obstacles.
Bungee Straps
Bungee straps for moving work similarly to movers bands, securing your moving blankets in place for protection.
Available in lengths ranging from 9" to 41", these versatile tools can also be used for securing tarps, tying down your moving cargo in a trailer, and more.
Moving Strap Accessories
Moving dollies and hand trucks make moving heavy items so much easier, offering an additional transport option if lifting straps for moving aren't a feasible choice.
Moving pads and furniture covers help to prevent damage during a move. Simply wrap them around your sofa, dryer, or other furniture / appliances before adding a mover strap or band.
Plastic floor covering for carpets will also come in handy when moving items. Sometimes called "pallet wrap" for its use by manufacturers in securing items together on a pallet, its strength and durability make it ideal for any kind of move. Perfect for protecting, connecting, and containing small and large items, this versatile clear wrap is easy to use and remove, and leaves no sticky residue.
Use it to wrap around furniture and appliances to protect them from tears, dings and scratches (for added padding, cover the item with a furniture pad or thin moving blanket, and use the stretch plastic wrap to keep it secure). Or use it to wrap multiple smaller items to keep them together, such as cords for electronics.
Questions?
Not sure what moving straps, movers bands, or other supplies you'll need for your moving job? Call our sales team. Our professional moving supply experts will be happy to help you find what you need.
