Ratchet Straps and Lashing

Explore The ULS Range Of Ratchet Straps

Here at Ultimate Lifting Solutions, our team have been selling high-quality recovery and restraint products for over 20 years, and our team of experts are always on hand to help you source the best products for your unique needs.

We can offer lightweight 25mm ratchet straps, medium-duty 35mm ratchet straps, and our most popular 50mm ratchet straps. We also supply and sell heavy-duty 75mm ratchet straps that have an MBL of 10 tonnes. We can offer bundle prices to meet your requirements, allowing you to purchase multiple ratchet straps at a fantastic price - simply get in touch with our team to discuss your needs on sales@ulslifting.com or 01384 986 026.

What Is A Ratchet Strap?

A ratchet strap is a type of fastening device used to secure loads during transportation. It consists of a high-tensile webbing strap and a ratchet mechanism, which is a handle and a set of gears that allow the strap to be tightened incrementally. The webbing strap is made from durable synthetic fibers, such as polyester, which provide strength and resistance to abrasion and weather conditions. The ratchet mechanism enables the user to apply significant tension to the strap, ensuring that the load remains securely in place. Ratchet straps are commonly used in various industries, including trucking, shipping, and construction, to prevent cargo from shifting or falling during transit. They are favored for their reliability, ease of use, and ability to handle heavy loads.

What are Ratchet Straps Used For?

To deliver anything large within the UK, before it starts its journey it must be safe and secure on or in the vehicle it is being transported by. This prevents loads from falling off the back of a lorry and injuring people or property. From hay bales on the back of farming lorry, to steelwork to construct new houses, materials need to be secure before embarking on their trip. Therefore, if you are travelling along a motorway and you pass a lorry carrying a large heavy structure, you will see it is either secured down by webbing load restraint equipment (which is usually a orange or blue ratchet strap) or its secured down via lashing chains. 

Ratchet Strap Sizes

There are 4 standard size ratchet straps, and these can be measured by width. The smallest and lightest ratchet straps are 25mm wide, which then increases to the 35mm wide range. The most common ratchet strap is the 50mm wide ratchet straps, and lastly there is the heavy duty 75mm ratchet straps.

With different widths comes different capacities:

• the 25mm light duty ratchet straps have a lashing capacity of either 400daN or 500daN, and a minimum break load of double its lashing capacity of 800daN and 1,000dan
• the 35mm medium range ratchet straps come with a lashing capacity of 1,000daN and a minimum breaking load of 2,000daN
• the 50mm wide standard ratchet strap has a lashing capacity of 2000daN and a MBL of 4000daN
• the 75mm wide Ratchet strap has have a 3000daN lashing capacity with a 10,000daN minimum break capacity

Non-Standard Ratchet Straps

There are multiple variations of ratchet straps and load straps: from ratchet straps with S hooks to snap hooks or even chassis hooks. Here at ULS, we can offer endless ratchet straps and cambuckle straps – if you require a non-standard load securing strap then give Ultimate Lifting Solutions a call and discuss your requirements on 01384 986 026.