OT: Ratchet type Cargo straps

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Alan Mudd

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I need some cargo ratchet straps to secure loads down in my van (1000gk
pallets of Limestone).

Anyone know of any suppliers of these things that don't charge the earth.
The ones with hooks on the end, not the type that you use on roof racks.

Although I need reasonably heavy duty (probably 5000kg breaking strain to be
super safe) I don't need them 6m or 7m long.

Any kind chap point me in the right direction?

Thanks

Muddy


 
Alan Mudd wrote:
> I need some cargo ratchet straps to secure loads down in my van (1000gk
> pallets of Limestone).
>
> Anyone know of any suppliers of these things that don't charge the earth.
> The ones with hooks on the end, not the type that you use on roof racks.

Depends on your definition of "the earth". Machine mart do 6m long ones
for 16.95+VAT.

--
Paul Everett
repton at repton dot org
http://www.repton.org/
 


"Alan Mudd" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I need some cargo ratchet straps to secure loads down in my van (1000gk
>pallets of Limestone).
>
> Anyone know of any suppliers of these things that don't charge the earth.
> The ones with hooks on the end, not the type that you use on roof racks.
>
> Although I need reasonably heavy duty (probably 5000kg breaking strain to
> be super safe) I don't need them 6m or 7m long.
>
> Any kind chap point me in the right direction?
>
> Thanks
>
> Muddy
>
>

I got some nice 2500kg breaking strain starps from Machine Mart. They came
with 6m straps, but I know that the first time I cut them down I will need
them long.....

Try http://www.machinemart.co.uk/ranges.asp?g=110&r=2072

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So Alan Mudd was, like

> I need some cargo ratchet straps to secure loads down in my van
> (1000gk pallets of Limestone).
>
> Anyone know of any suppliers of these things that don't charge the
> earth. The ones with hooks on the end, not the type that you use on
> roof racks.
> Although I need reasonably heavy duty (probably 5000kg breaking
> strain to be super safe) I don't need them 6m or 7m long.
>
> Any kind chap point me in the right direction?
>
> Thanks
>
> Muddy

There's a firm near me called Simon Safety who are pretty reasonable and
very helpful. I believe they will do mail order.

http://www.simon-safety.co.uk/

They supply the local oil refineries etc so they have plenty of heavy-duty
stuff. I use their 2" ratchet straps for securing vehicles to my trailer
and it's all been fine.

HTH

--

Rich

Nullum Gratuitum Prandium


 
Richard Brookman wrote:
> So Alan Mudd was, like
>
>> I need some cargo ratchet straps to secure loads down in my van
>> (1000gk pallets of Limestone).
>>
>> Anyone know of any suppliers of these things that don't charge the
>> earth. The ones with hooks on the end, not the type that you use on
>> roof racks.
>> Although I need reasonably heavy duty (probably 5000kg breaking
>> strain to be super safe) I don't need them 6m or 7m long.
>>
>> Any kind chap point me in the right direction?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Muddy
>
> There's a firm near me called Simon Safety who are pretty reasonable
> and very helpful. I believe they will do mail order.
>
> http://www.simon-safety.co.uk/
>
> They supply the local oil refineries etc so they have plenty of
> heavy-duty stuff. I use their 2" ratchet straps for securing
> vehicles to my trailer and it's all been fine.
>
> HTH

You can almost hear the 'snap' of irony next time you use 'em!!!

--
Subaru WRX (The Bitch)

Range Rover Classic (Monty)

__


 
So Nige was, like

> They supply the local oil refineries etc so they have plenty of
>> heavy-duty stuff. I use their 2" ratchet straps for securing
>> vehicles to my trailer and it's all been fine.
>>
>> HTH
>
> You can almost hear the 'snap' of irony next time you use 'em!!!
>
>

They are all in the shed drying out after a soaking, so I'm hoping this kind
and generous treatment will make them reconsider and perhaps not bite me on
the ankle when I next need them.

--

Rich

Nullum Gratuitum Prandium


 
Yup, I've no problem paying that sort of money for decent ones, I'd been
finding them around the £35 - £40 mark which did seem a little steep.

I've found what look to be some good ones on Ebay, a marine supplier, if
they are good enough for dealing with boats they should have nice easy life
in a van.

5 tonne rating and 2" strap, sounds good to me.

Thanks for all your advice.

Muddy


"Paul Everett" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Alan Mudd wrote:
>> I need some cargo ratchet straps to secure loads down in my van (1000gk
>> pallets of Limestone).
>>
>> Anyone know of any suppliers of these things that don't charge the earth.
>> The ones with hooks on the end, not the type that you use on roof racks.
>
> Depends on your definition of "the earth". Machine mart do 6m long ones
> for 16.95+VAT.
>
> --
> Paul Everett
> repton at repton dot org
> http://www.repton.org/


 

"Alan Mudd" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I need some cargo ratchet straps to secure loads down in my van (1000gk
>pallets of Limestone).
>
> Anyone know of any suppliers of these things that don't charge the
> earth. The ones with hooks on the end, not the type that you use on
> roof racks.
>
> Although I need reasonably heavy duty (probably 5000kg breaking strain
> to be super safe) I don't need them 6m or 7m long.

Just a reminder about these things: make sure you're comparing like with
like. Some suppliers quote a safe working load for the whole assembly
(hooks, ratchet, webbing), some for only one element (not necessarily
the weakest!), some quote "breaking strain", which always sets the alarm
bells ringing because it's a load they then quote, not a strain, some
quote the maximum tension that they reckon you'll manage with the
supplied ratchet, and some just quote a figure and hope you don't think
too hard.

Once the webbing starts to fray, the breaking load drops rapidly, and
knots in the webbing reduce it enormously.

www.spanset.co.uk produce some seriously good kit.


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Kevin Poole
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Car Transport by Tiltbed Trailer - based near Derby


 
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