The transport industry moves manufactured products from supplier to the end consumer. Although consumers probably give little thought to how their cars, food, gas and other consumables arrive at the local stores, every product has spent time on the U.S. highway system. Transport companies use rigging, slings, pulley systems and ratchet tie down straps to secure and safely deliver their freight.
Securing Assemblies
There are hundreds of downstream suppliers that support the transport of goods by producing hardware and assemblies to secure their loads safely. Wire rope, chain and synthetic slings are just one part of the pallet lift assembly necessary to hoist cargo from shipping containers. Ratchet tie down straps are used by the trucking industry, airlines and trains. They are a must for securing heavy equipment or consumable goods across the U.S. highway system.
Rigging hardware and all assembly components need to meet industry standards for safety for ground crews and freight. Manufacturers of roping and slings also adhere to strict safety standards to produce fall protection gear. The good news is that these suppliers comply with safety certification standards and come with years of experience serving the transportation industry.
Engineered Stitch Patterns
A well-crafted, quality ratchet assembly provides a fast, one-handed mechanism to secure loads tightly on pallets, trucks, baggage compartments, shipping containers and aircraft. A two-inch webbing tie-down can support two load ratings, 5,000 and 10,000 pounds. Suppliers can fabricate tie down straps to any particular length for straight assemblies or 2-piece devices. Both include special metal fixtures or sew eyes at each end, which attaches to pallets, trucks and so forth.
Customers can also purchase sliding fabric sleeves and corner protectors. The fabrication of tie downs should be tough, pliable industrial webbing with all cut ends heat sealed to prevent fraying. Ties are sewn together with precise engineered stitch patterns to maintain the load. All metal hardware components, including the ratchet buckle, should be plated to resist corrosion.
The transport of goods is the backbone of the U.S. economy. If you are looking for a wire rope and sling company, consider their safety track record, affiliate partners, and years of experience.
