Why does Ratchet Tie Down Straps Get Stuck?

Why does Ratchet Tie Down Straps Get Stuck? Today, we invite the expert engineer from ratchet tie down strap factory to show us how to solve this problem? The truck cargo ratchet tie down straps are made of polyester. The straps are tightened by turning the machine head. It is easy to use and has become a fixed tool for many truck friends to pull cargo on semi-trailers. However, if the rope gets stuck during use, the goods cannot be fixed and the effect will be lost. This problem is usually caused by incorrect use. You can refer to the following reasons and the correct method of using the ratchet tie down straps.

Reasons for Straps Jamming of Ratchet Tie Down:

1. After inserting the long belt into the machine head shaft, there is no manual pre-tightening, which means that the length that needs to be tightened is very long, resulting in too many turns of the belt wrapped around the ratchet shaft, which occupies the machine head. Not tight enough.

2. Another point is that the thickened trailer heavy-duty tightener binding belt used does not keep the belt in one direction when threaded on the ratchet, so it will twist when tightening. Naturally, it won't be tight, so when binding, you should pay attention to the fact that the straps are in the same direction.

When using it, the ratchet tie down straps should be retracted reasonably, leaving a suitable range before pulling the hook on the tensioner head to tighten it. In addition to the webbing not being too long as mentioned above, it also cannot be too short. Rotate at least 9/4 turns of the ratchet shaft. , in order to achieve the effect of tightening the binding. So neither too long nor too short is appropriate.

Easily release tensioner

1. Check the tensioner: Make sure you understand the structure and working principle of the tensioner. Check that the tensioner is loosened and not over-tightened or damaged.

2. Find the loosening device: According to the design of the tensioner, find the loosening device.

3. Operate the release device: Press or operate the release device to release the tension of the tensioner.

4. Loosen the straps: Once the tension on the tensioner is released, the straps can be loosened easily.

In short, although the truck ratchet tie down strap is convenient to use, there are still a few points that need to be paid attention to, otherwise it will not have a fixing effect. If the ratchet tie down strap feels thin, you can customize a thicker one when choosing to avoid using it in areas that are easy to scratch and cut the strap.