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Winches
Kinedyne winches provide a method for securing cargo on flatbed trailers and other vehicles. They make up the heart of the tie down assembly’s strength, and when combined with the durability of our Winch Straps and the leverage of our ...
Winch Bars, you’ll have the ultimate cargo securement method in the industry. Kinedyne offers a wide variety of styles to ensure the correct winch is available for each application.
Our unparalleled winches are manufactured from heat-treated carbon steel and are available with a black powder finish, a corrosion resistant zinc plated finish, a rust-resistant galvanized finish or no painted finish, all of which provide enhanced durability to make the winch last longer. Our winches are so durable that they function in all types of weather, providing a tight and secure grip over your cargo no matter the conditions.
Most of our winches feature a handy "Thumb Saver" thumb pawl. This thumb pawl has an extension that makes it easier to open and close, especially if you’re wearing a pair of heavy-duty work gloves. When tightening or loosening the winch, the thumb pawl locks the sprocket into place.
We carry plenty of winches in all manners and styles to help you pick the right winch for the right job. For permanent tie down solutions, we have our Weld-On and Bolt-On Winches that provide sturdy strength. For versatile tie down solutions, we offer our Portable and Sliding Winches that provide flexible maneuverability. We also have our specialty winches for those unique tie down jobs, such as our Combination Winches that allow you to secure your loads with both webbing and cable as well as Cable Winches that tighten down durable wire cable over rough loads.
We also feature many different types of winches. Low-Profile Winches are designed for tie down situations in which the height of your winch is critical, offering easier access in tight spots. 3-Bar Winches are designed for easier Winch Strap insertion despite weather or the condition of the straps. Storable Winches are designed to store the leftover Winch Straps so that they’re not constantly dragging around on the ground during transit. With all these different options available, you’ll find the kind of winch that’s right for you and that’s right for the job.
Our winches are designed to meet the requirements of the Department of Transportation (DOT), California Highway Patrol (CHP), Canadian 905, North American Cargo Securement (NACS), and Web Sling & Tie Down Association (WSTDA) regulations and standards. The winch’s working load limit in both pounds and kilograms as well as its country of origin and manufactured date are stamped on its frame in accordance to North American Regulations. Kinedyne offers a broad range of winches for use with either 2", 3", or 4" web straps, cable, or a combination of both. Unless otherwise noted, our winches have a working load limit of 5,500 Lbs. / 2,500 Kgs. and are produced as right-hand models.
Kinedyne Ratchet Straps 101: A Guide to Ratchet Straps
Ratchet Straps 101 is part of the Kinedyne Education Series of introductory videos created by Kinedyne LLC. This series of videos is designed to teach the basics of cargo securement products: what they are, what they are used for, and how to choose the right tools for the job and more.
Ratchet Strap Webbing
Our industrial strength Ratchet Straps are as strong as the trucking industry needs them to be. Then, we make them even stronger. The true strength of our Ratchet Straps comes from our heavy-duty and extra durable webbing. If you need security for your tie down job, then these straps have both you and your load covered. They are engineered with a thick and flexible polyester webbing that has a tight weave – the tighter the weave, the better the durability.
Compared to Ratchet Straps made from other materials, the Straps are less susceptible to damage from being left out in the sun for too long due to the polyester webbing’s natural resistance to harmful ultraviolet rays. Not only that, but mold, mildew, and rot are much less likely to wear down the Straps. Though still vulnerable to the elements, the webbing has a greater wear resistance. Unlike stretchy nylon or inflexible polypropylene, the high-quality polyester naturally offers minimum stretch, keeping our Ratchet Straps as sturdy and firm as the day they are made, making them the ideal tie down to use.
When you buy a 2” x 30’ Ratchet Strap, it’s going to stay 2 inches and 30 feet for a considerable amount of time despite the number of times you use it to tighten down your load. Did we mention the abrasion resistance yet? We know how much Straps can rub against your vehicle or your cargo as you’re traveling, especially on those bumpy roads, so our high-quality heavy-duty K-FORCE and Rhino MAX webbing resist any friction-causing damage that can be done to your Ratchet Straps or to your invaluable load.
Ratchet Strap Tensioning Device
Our webbing may be the heart of our Ratchet Straps, but it’s a real team effort at work here. The polyester webbing is only as strong as the tensioning device that tightens and holds it all together, and what’s a Ratchet Strap without its Ratchet?
All of our Kinedyne Ratchet Straps are equipped with a standard, long, and/or wide handle Ratchet that has been designed with user-adaptability in mind. These gold dichromate heat-treated carbon steel Ratchets are molded to fit the comfort of your hand for your ease and convenience. Some of them are even wide enough to accommodate your gloved hand. Coated in a zinc plated finish, our high-quality Ratchets are corrosion resistant, so they’re going to fasten your load down tighter and longer.
You can easily feed our flexible, strong 2”, 3”, or 4” polyester webbing through the Ratchet’s mandrel then fasten the two end fittings to the anchor points for an indirect tie down over your cargo. No matter which end fittings you use – Flat Hook, Wire Hook, Chain Anchor – you’ll find that they’ll be able to quickly slide into and grasp the tie down point. Whether it’s 27’ or 30’, our Straps give you the all the control you need to handle your heavy-duty load.
Once the Straps are directly where you need them to be, you can then pump our heat-treated carbon steel Ratchet to effortlessly tighten the Straps down over the cargo with an extremely viselike grip. After the Straps have been properly tensioned to your liking, you can then lock the Ratchet in place, keeping your load contained and secured throughout your transit. No more stopping every few miles to check to make sure that your Straps haven’t come undone because our Ratchet Straps keep your load tight for longer.
Ratchet Strap End Fittings
As mentioned before, it’s a flawless synergy that makes our Ratchet Straps stand out among the rest, and that includes our reliable high-quality end fittings. All our end fittings are made of a heat-treated carbon steel that reinforces their durability while also enhancing their strength. They are designed to easily slip into and stay connected to their designated anchor points for tight and reliable tensioning.
Flat Hooks are one of the most commonly used end fittings due to their design. Our Flat Hooks are genuinely flat and can be fastened to nearly any flatbed side rail, right where you want them. They can be used on nearly any heavy-duty personal and commercial projects. Our heavy-duty 4” Ratchet Straps are equipped with a Flat Hook with an Abrasion Clip to help protect the webbing from wearing down along the hook
If you’re looking for a slenderer end fitting to squeeze into those narrower anchor points, then our slim, durable Wire Hooks end fittings are the best option. Coated in a zinc plated finish to help prevent corrosion, these hooks are narrow enough to squeeze into those certain attachment points that are harder to reach with other types of end fittings. Versatile and strong, Wire Hooks are ideal for nearly any tie down job.
Need something tougher? Well, all of our end fittings are made for the toughest jobs, but if you want the extra added oomph, then our Grade 43 Chain Anchors will provide you with that extra security you’re looking for. Our Chain Anchors come equipped with either a 5/16-inch or a 3/8-inch grab hook to fasten to your vehicle’s attachment point for a secure tie down. The chains can take on more abuse from sharp corners and rough cargo than straps can
Ratchet Strap Sizes
We have Ratchet Straps available in an assortment of different sizes, all suitable for different tie down applications. Manufactured in either 27 feet or 30 feet, we have Ratchet Straps in 2”, 3”, and 4” sizes, each more capable than the last. It’s a good idea to arm a fleet with a variety of these Ratchet Straps so that there’ a tie down method ready for nearly any kind of cargo securement job.
Our 2-inch Ratchet Straps are commonly used for the everyday tie down job. These are best used for cargo that gets regularly shipped that require a quick tie down. We also have our K-FORCE and Rhino MAX brands available in this size for the loads that need extra strength and/or extra durability. The 3-inch Ratchet Straps are for when you need a little extra tensile strength to take on the job. For the heavy-duty jobs, you’ll want our 4-inch sized Ratchet Straps. If the job requires even more heavy-duty strength, we have a 4” K-FORCE Ratchet Strap with Flat Hooks ready and waiting.
Ratchet Strap Working Load Limits, Certifications, & Associations
Remember that Ratchet Straps must be chosen according to their safe working load limit as our Straps are labeled with different working load limits. For example, our 2" x 27’ Flat Hook Ratchet Strap can handle 3,335 Lbs. / 1,513 Kgs. while our 3" x 27’ Flat Hook Ratchet Strap can handle 5,400 Lbs. / 2,450 Kgs. The Web Sling & Tie Down Association and DOT require the working load limit to not exceed 1/3 of the rated capacity. The weight of the cargo must not exceed the combined working load limit of the Straps being used.
The working load limit is provided for each of our Ratchet Straps. This is intended to help you make decisions when selecting your ideal cargo control system. Be aware that equipment overload can result in cargo control system failure. When considering your working load limit, remember:
All ratings are for products in new condition. Always inspect all products prior to each use to ensure that your system is working at capacity. Age, wear, or damage to any tie down product can greatly reduce its strength.
Load direction other than straight can result in a significant reduction in the working load limit. All rating are based on a straight tensile pull unless otherwise specified.
Your cargo control system is only as strong as its weakest link. Cargo control products must be attached to securing points of equal or greater strength to maintain their established working load limit. The ratings for our products are based on using Kinedyne track, beams, webbing, and hardware as a system.
At Kinedyne, we prioritize safety, so we’ve extensively tested the working load limit of every one of our Ratchet Straps. Each strap has been labeled and stenciled with the Kinedyne name and the working load limit to meet and exceed several industry requirements and standards, including:
North American Cargo Securement (NACS) standards
Web Sling & Tie Down Association (WSTDA) standards
Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
California Highway Patrol (CHP) standards
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) guidelines
K-Force Ratchet Straps
As a show of our commitment to bringing you the ideal solutions to your cargo control, we took the strong and we made it even stronger. Our K-FORCE Ratchet Straps are engineered to manage heavier loads and employ more polyester material in the body of the Strap in order to give it the strength and durability to challenge the increasing demands of the cargo control industry. And when we say strong, we mean strong. The 2" K-FORCE Ratchet Straps have an increased working load limit of 4,000 Lbs. / 1,814 Kgs., a 20 percent increase compared to the current industry standard of 3,335 Lbs. / 1,513 Kgs., while the 4" K-FORCE Ratchet Straps have an increased working load limit of 6,670 Lbs. / 3,025 Kgs.
You can only find this kind of strength from Kinedyne. These K-FORCE Ratchet Straps are designed to help you manage your loads easily, despite how heavy-duty the cargo may be. Engineered with state-of-the-art weaving technology, our Ratchet Straps are built for industrial strength with a focus on durability. With a tightly weaved polyester thread, the K-FORCE Straps are designed to take on more challenging tie down jobs that could otherwise cause some damage to any standard Strap. Suitable for the demands of the cargo control industry, any serious operator will want to have our K-FORCE on their side.
Rhino MAX Ratchet Straps
Due to Kinedyne’s mission to bring you the highest quality standard in the cargo securement industry, we exceeded our award-winning abrasion-resistant Rhino Web line with the stronger and more resilient Rhino MAX brand. With a working load limit of 4,000 Lbs. / 1,814 Kgs., the Rhino MAX Ratchet Straps are 20 percent stronger than the current industry standard of 3,335 Lbs. / 1,513. Thanks to our unparalleled engineering and manufacturing, there is no equal in this combination of strength and durability compared to our Rhino MAX.
The rhino doesn’t bend to any challenge, and neither does our Rhino MAX Ratchet Straps. Built for rigid toughness, cargo such as bricks, timber, concrete, etc. will find it very difficult to mar the surface of this webbing due to our award-winning anti-abrasion chemical coating that we use for all of our Rhino MAX Ratchet Straps. This is the kind of Strap you want to have on hand whenever you’re faced with a severe-duty tie down job. Equipped with either Flat Hooks, Chain Anchors, or Wire Hooks, these Ratchet Straps are strong enough to take on the heavy-duty jobs while resilient enough to easily handle the tougher cargo.
Kinedyne Winches 101: A Guide to Winches
Winches 101 is part of the Kinedyne Education Series of introductory videos created by Kinedyne LLC. This series of videos is designed to teach the basics of cargo securement products: what they are, what they are used for, and how to choose the right tools for the job and more.
Winch Installation Instructions
All winches shall be installed so the user can see the pawl, to ensure proper engagement. Additionally, the winch shall be positioned so the pawl drops between the ratchet teeth by gravity. Winches shall never be installed in a position where the user cannot see the pawl engagement, or where they must hold the pawl to engage the ratchet tooth.
All winches, except portable and sliding styles, must be welded or bolted to the vehicle structure. Minimum welding requirements are ¼" fillet weld, 4" long on both sides of the frame and 1/8" penetration. If winches are installed in a track, the track shall be attached to vehicle structural members. The vehicle structure should have equal or greater strength than the winch. Winches shall not be located between the tire and the bed of the vehicle as this creates a potentially hazardous condition.
Winch Operation Instructions
All winches must be inspected prior to each use to ensure that the winch has not been damaged and is in proper working condition. Winches shall be cleaned and lubricated to ensure the winch pawl will drop freely between the ratchet teeth by gravity. Dirt, mud, snow, ice, road salt, cleaning solutions, etc., can prevent the pawl from freely dropping between the ratchet teeth by gravity. Portable winches should be stored in a dry location when they’re not in use.
Before tensioning, pull excess webbing through mandrel slot. When the tie-down is fully tensioned, two to three wraps of webbing shall be on the mandrel (four to six layers of webbing). Additional wraps of webbing can cause damage to the winch if excessive tension is applied to the winch. Excessive wraps can also make it difficult to apply or release tension.
Use only Winch Bars that have been designed to tension and release winch tie-downs. A winch bar with a slip resistant handle is recommended. Insert the Winch Bar through both holes of the winch end cap and work the bar to either tension or loosen the winch tie down assembly. When tensioning or releasing the winch tie-down in rain, ice or snow conditions, properly position your feet and body to prevent slipping.
Weld-On Winches
Our Weld-On Winches are designed to be the permanent solution to your cargo securement job. Very easy to mount in a fixed position on your trailer, this winch is available in a variety of different styles that can be used for different applications. Whether it’s for tying down pallets, equipment, or building materials, these winches are designed to provide you with optimal tensioning to gain and retain a strong and supportive grip over your cargo.
Portable Winches
For true versatility, we recommend using our Portable Winches. Rather than having a permanent weld-on or bolt-on winch, these types of winches can be easily installed and removed anywhere on your flatbed trailer, offering greater flexibility. Available with either a standard or low-profile frame, the Portable Winches are designed with two set screws which are used to remove and relocate the winch to wherever it needs to be to complete a successful cargo securement job.
"C" Track Sliding Winches
Our "C" Track Sliding Winches are designed to move easily in both directions for positioning along the Winch Track, but they lock firmly in place when tension is applied to the webbing. This makes them a very versatile option for your tie down method with their ability to be used anywhere along your flatbed trailer. These winches are engineered to put control right back into your hands.
Double "L" Sliding Winches
Our Double "L" Sliding Winches and Winch Track combinations provide a reliable, efficient, and flexible securement system that offers ease of use and durability for your cargo tie down job. These winches are designed to easily slide in both directions along the Winch Track. Once tension is applied to the Winch Strap, the winches lock firmly into place, providing you with a reliable grip over the cargo.
Combination Winches
Heavy-duty meets double-duty with our Combination Winches. As the name implies, these winches can be used with either Winch Straps or wire cable, making them a versatile option for your tie down job. With this winch installed on your flatbed trailer, you won’t have to constantly switch between two different types of winches in order to accommodate your differently styled tie down jobs. This saves a lot of time and a lot of effort in the long run. We carry three types of Combination Winches: Sliding, Standard Weld-On, and Low-Profile Weld-On. Take a second to see which is a good fit for your flatbed.
Bolt-On Winches
Similar to the Weld-On, we have a couple of Bolt-On Winches for when you need a permanent solution for your tie down jobs. Easy to install and even easier to use, our Bolt-On Winches are designed to provide you with optimal tensioning when used in combination with our strong Winch Bars and our durable Winch Straps to secure your cargo. Capable of handling the heavy-duty tie down jobs with ease and efficiency, these Side Mount and Bottom Mount Bolt-On Winches are more than ready to get the job done.
3-Bar Winches
With its unique three bar winch reel design, our 3-Bar Winches allow for easy Winch Strap insertion, even when the strap ends are frayed or when the slots have ice built up along the edges. These winches are designed to make your tie down job a lot easier, offering the ideal solution to dealing with such frustrations. Rather than waste your time struggling to get the Winch Strap through the slots without causing even more frays, these winches help you get on the road faster.
Leg Bracket Weld-On Winch
For extra durability, heavy-duty strength, and high performance, you’ll need Kinedyne’s Leg Bracket Weld-On Winch. This winch is designed to be side mounted on trailers, providing easy accessibility whenever you need it. The winch can be used in combination with our strong Winch Straps and Winch Bars to establish a reliable and secure hold over your valuable cargo. Use the winch to transport materials, equipment, etc. in a timely manner as this tensioning device is designed to tighten down the straps quickly and efficiently, keeping a strong grip during transit.
Cable Weld-On Winch
Tougher jobs need enhanced durability, and sometimes straps just don’t cut it. When dealing with overly abrasive materials such as concrete, brick, or wood, you’ll want the extra durable wire cable to help out with your tie down jobs instead of a Winch Strap. If that’s the case, you’ll want our Cable Weld-On Winch for your flatbed trailer, especially if those are the types of materials that you frequently need to haul. Designed with a 1/2-inch diameter hole for easy cable attachment, our Cable Weld-On Winch is very easy to install. It’s engineered to provide effortless cable tensioning over those rough loads, offering a very reliable and secure tie down job.
End Box Cable Weld-On Winch
This special End Box Cable Winch is designed to be mounted at the end of trailers where it provides a strong and durable hold over your cargo with optimal efficiency. Engineered with a 5/8" diameter x 2" long post, it offers easier handling as it works together with the rest of the winch tie down assembly to establish a secure grip over the valuable cargo. Very easy to use, we manufactured our winch using high-quality materials to give it the strength and durability it needs to get your tie down job done accurately.
Lashing Winch
Our Lashing Winch provides the security of a standard winch, but we’ve combined it with the ease of use and the strength of a ratchet buckle. Operating similar to a ratchet, this Lashing Winch is designed with a quick release mechanism that speeds up your tie down and loosening process, saving you a lot of time that can be spent on the road instead. Speed and durability combine to bring you this unique and highly functional winch that’s more than ready to handle nearly any kind of tie down job, from light-duty to heavy-duty. A 1-1/8" hex wrench is required to operate this winch.