Wire Hooks
Kinedyne offers a wide range of Wire Hooks in different sizes and styles to accommodate nearly any kind of tie down job that needs fast and easy securement quickly and efficiently. These range from light- to heavy-duty ...
tie down jobs that use Ratchet Straps or Winch Straps to secure equipment, tools, vehicles, and other kinds of cargo. Wire Hooks, sometimes referred to as Double J Hooks, are what you need to securely prep your load for transport.
All of the Wire Hooks are constructed from heat-treated carbon steel for industrial strength with a corrosion-resistant zinc plated finish to help secure the load confidently and efficiently. A versatile tie down solution, these hooks are designed to easily fit into the narrower anchor points while retaining a strong grip, even when faced with the challenging demands of the road.
Wire Hooks
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.
1" Wire Hooks
Designed for the lightweight tie down jobs, our 1" Wire Hooks have the strength needed to secure the load with confidence. These industrial strength hooks come in a range of styles and shapes, and each has its purpose to help achieve a solid hold over the cargo.
1" U Hook
The 1" U Hook is smaller than the typical Wire Hook, making it ideal for the lightweight jobs that need to be secured to a very small anchor point. Despite its size, the U Hook is engineered with industrial strength in mind so that it can retain a strong grip over time.
1" Heavy-Duty Narrow Wire Hook
Don’t be fooled by its size. Our 1" Heavy-Duty Narrow Wire Hook lives up to its name as it easily handles the heavy-duty tie down jobs that are a bit smaller but still require our kind of strength to retain a strong hold. Keep the load stabilized and in place with this heavy-duty end fitting.
1" Narrow Wire Hooks
When faced with a narrow anchor point, you need our 1" Narrow Wire Hook to create that much needed strong connection for a reliable tie down job. Working flawlessly with the 1-inch webbing, this hook is designed to endure the bumps and rolls of the road. Model numbers 34031-18 and 34031-10 are National Aerospace Standard compliant with an NAS Number of NAS1382-2 and an NAS Number of NAS1211D10, respectively.
1" Open Wire Hook
Combine our 1" Open Wire Hook with either a Ratchet Strap or Winch Strap to create the ideal strong tie down strap that can handle nearly any kind of load securement job that requires strength as well as flexibility. Our hook is designed with versatility in mind for reliable securement. Our 1" Open Wire Hook is National Aerospace Standard compliant with an NAS Number of NAS1211E10.
1" Wire Hooks with Keepers
Manufactured with the combined strength of a Wire Hook and a D-Ring, our 1" Wire Hooks with Keepers are engineered for increased security. The D-Ring allows you to hook the tie down strap back onto itself. One of our 1" Wire Hooks with Keepers (model number 33206) is National Aerospace Standard compliant with an NAS Number of NAS1382-5.
1 3/4" Wire Hook
We also offer a 1 3/4" Wire Hook with Keeper to help with your tie down job. This Wire Hook utilizes the strength of a D-Ring to hook the strap back to itself for extra securement, which is helpful for jobs that require more security. In addition, you can use the Wire Hook to attach the end fitting directly to the anchor point or use the D-Ring with any hooks installed on the vehicle. The 1 3/4" Wire Hook with Keeper is National Aerospace Standard compliant with an NAS Number of NAS1211H17.
2" Wire Hooks
Our all-purpose 2" Wire Hooks are designed to securely hold down cargo with ease and efficiency. We carry a large collection of differently shaped 2" Wire Hooks that can be used for a wide range of applications, from securing vehicles to propane tanks to industrial sized pallets. Whatever the job is, our 2" Wire Hooks are more than ready to get it done. One of the 2" Wire Hooks (model number 34031-12) is National Aerospace Standard compliant with an NAS Number of NAS1211D20.
2" Wire Propane Tank Hook
For anyone who needs propane tanks, use our handy and durable 2" Wire Propane Tank Hook to secure that tank to the back of the truck. It’s dangerous to leave the tank rolling around unsecured, so this hook is what you need to retain a steady and reliable grip on that important Propane Tank.
2" Narrow Wire Hooks
The 2" Narrow Wire Hooks are designed for fast and efficient securement to help get the tie down job done quickly and easily. Designed with a narrow frame, this hook can easily slip into the anchor points that are a bit harder to reach, providing you with a reliably strong hold over the cargo.
2" Heavy-Duty Narrow Wire Hook
Heavy-duty tie down jobs need our 2" Heavy-Duty Narrow Wire Hook in order to get a good and strong grip on the cargo. These kinds of jobs require our kind of strength, and our Wire Hook is built to take on that job with enhanced durability. It works together with the webbing and the tensioning hardware to keep the load steady and secured.
2" Open Wire Hook
This 2" Open Wire Hook can be used to secure items such as propane tanks, which is essential for anyone who uses propane as a primary source of fuel. Our hook helps prevent the tank from dangerously rolling around in the back of the truck. The 2" Open Wire Hook is National Aerospace Standard compliant with an NAS Number of NAS1211E20.
2" Wire Hook with Keeper
The 2" Wire Hook with Keeper offers different methods of attachment. You can use the Wire Hook to attach the end fitting directly to the vehicle’s anchor point. You can use the Keeper, a D-Ring, to attach to any hooks located on the vehicle. And finally, you can use the combination of Wire Hook and D-Ring to hook the tie down strap back onto itself for extra security. The 2" Wire Hook with Keeper is National Aerospace Standard compliant with an NAS Number of NAS1211H20.
3" Wire Hook
The 3" Narrow Wire Hook is engineered to handle the heavy-duty tie down jobs with increased strength and durability. This hook has a slightly larger shape to accommodate a strap’s 3-inch wide webbing for the tougher cargo securement jobs. When it’s time to take on the tough jobs, use this tougher Wire Hook.