4" x 40' Flat Hook Ergo Ratchet Straps

Load securement just got a whole lot safer and easier with our cutting-edge 4" x 40' reverse-action ratchet strap. Unlike traditional ratchets, this innovative strap tightens when you pull down, significantly reducing the effort required to achieve a secure hold.

An additional gear in the ratchet’s construction allows you to pull the ratchet handle down using your arms and body weight, eliminating the need to strain your back, neck, and shoulders by pushing up. This reduces the risk of injuries, promotes better posture, and ensures stable footing, particularly crucial in adverse weather conditions such as icy or snowy environments.

Reverse-Action Ratchet Strap Features

• Provides more gear clicks when the handle is in motion for superior tension control
• You can achieve nearly twice the tension on the strap with equal or less effort (tested in-house against a standard ratchet)
• Convenient side knob lets you spin the mandrel to eliminate strap slack, streamlining webbing take-up and release

Ratchet straps are a staple in the transportation industry - the polyester straps are rugged yet soft to protect your cargo, and the ratcheting mechanism makes it simple to achieve a tight, secure hold. The 4" polyester webbing offers superior strength with very little give and, unlike cam straps, ratchets don't rely solely on operator strength, so you can add the perfect amount of tension to the strap.

HD Ratchet Strap Features

The yarn used to make our webbing is slightly thicker than that offered by most competitors, with more picks per inch used to create each strap. It's also heat-sealed on the end. Together, these features provide better resistance to abrasion, tearing, and cutting, so your ratchet straps will last longer.

The flat hook end fittings have a black powder coating that looks sharp and adds protection from the elements, while the high-quality ratchet assembly has a zinc-plating for corrosion-resistance. It's also easier to grip for fast tensioning with a long, wide handle.

Compliant with Industry Standards

All of our ratchet straps are tagged and stenciled with break strength and working load limit to meet FMCSA and DOT regulations, CVSA and WSTDA guidelines, and North American Cargo Securement standards.

Learn more about proper load handling and securement in the WSTDA safety bulletins.

Why Choose Flat Hook End Hardware?

Flat hooks have a wide contact area to better distribute tie down force, making them a reliable choice for most loads. They also include a built-in defender to prevent webbing wear and tear and prolong the life of your strap. If you don't have a railing to clamp onto or your anchor point space is limited, flat hooks might not be the best choice.

Custom Ratchet Straps Available

Looking for a combination of length, color, or hardware you don't see on the website? Want straps stenciled with your company name or logo? We also offer custom tie down straps!

Ratchet Use Guidelines

According to the WSTDA (section 4.6.8): "When using web tie downs with a winch or ratchet, a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 wraps of webbing shall be wound on the winch or ratchet mandrel. Excessive wraps of webbing on the mandrel may reduce the working load limit (WLL) of the web tie down and may interfere with proper operation."

What is Design Factor?

Another term defined by the WSTDA, design factor is the "ratio of the breaking strength to the working load limit" and should be 3:1 for these tie down straps. This builds in a level of redundancy to account for unknown factors, keeping you, your crew, and those around you safe.

Comprehensive Cargo Securement Supplies

Complete your tie down system with strap protection, D-rings, corner protectors, and more. We also offer transport chains and binders as an alternative tie-down solution.

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