How do you tighten a tensioning strap?
Millions of tons of cargo are transported every day. In order to transport goods safely, appropriate goods security is required - tensioning straps are ideal for this. A tensioning strap is a woven band with a tensioning device. The tensioning strap is used to lash and fasten objects. The fastener is usually made of metal or plastic. With tensioning straps, goods can be strapped, held together or secured. The following description shows how to tension a tensioning strap correctly.
1
Open the ratchet. Open the ratchet on the tensioning strap. Place the strap around the object to be secured. The tensioning strap must not be knotted or twisted.
2
Thread the tensioning strap. Now thread the loose end of the tensioning strap into the ratchet attached to the other end and pull it through a little.
3
Pre-tighten the lashing strap. Now pull the strap through the ratchet opening until it is tight around the object to be secured. This pre-tightens the lashing strap before you tighten it completely using the ratchet.
4
Operate the ratchet. Now use the ratchet to tighten the tensioning strap even further. To do this, move the handle back and forth until the objects to be transported are really secure.
5
Close the ratchet. Then close the ratchet and fasten the loose end.
questions and answers
How do I loosen a tension strap?
To release the tensioning belt, you have to pull on the locking latch and at the same time turn the tensioning handle 180 degrees. Then it can be pulled out.
What is the difference between CE and GS marking?
A CE mark shows that the tensioning strap is not approved for securing objects in road traffic. Instead, the lashing strap should be marked with a GS mark for "tested safety".
