Cargo Transportation

Cargo Transportation:

Ratchet Straps play a crucial role in cargo transportation. They are widely used to secure and stabilize various types of cargo during transit.

• Securing Cargo On Trucks and Trailers

When transporting large and heavy cargo through flatbed trailers, ratchet straps are used to tightly bind the cargo to the trailer.

For general cargo on box trucks, ratchet tie downs are usually used to fix the goods with fixed track.This is especially important for goods that are packed in crates or pallets. It helps to prevent the crates from collapsing or the pallets from sliding around, which could damage the goods or cause an imbalance in the truck's load distribution.

 

• Stabilizing Cargo On Ships

Ratchet tie down straps are also used to secure containers on ships. This prevents the containers from shifting or falling over during rough seas.

• In Rail Transportation

When transporting long - length cargo on flatcars, such as pipes or timber, heavy duty ratchet straps are essential. They are used to fasten the cargo to the flatcar. For example, with a bundle of long pipes, ratchet straps are placed at regular intervals along the length of the pipes. They are tightened to press the pipes firmly against the flatcar's supports which ensures that the pipes do not roll off or move around during the train's journey.