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What Do the Markings on a Winch Strap or Ratchet Strap Mean? When it comes to choosing the right winch strap or ratchet strap to secure a load of freight, it’s not one-size-fits-all. Because cargo straps come in a variety of widths and lengths to secure loads of varying shapes, sizes and weights, it’s crucial to know how to "read" the information on the strap - from the …

How to Use a Cam Buckle Not all cargo requires the heaviest securement. That’s why cam buckles were designed to tighten webbing straps quickly and easily. Cam buckles are a hand-tightened alternative to ratcheting down a strap Because it’s easier to control the amount of tensioning by hand, a cam buckle will easily handle tie-down jobs that don’t require the much g …