About Ratchet Strap Guide

Chad Norris Chad Norris writes these guides from manufacturer specifications and the federal cargo-securement regulations, and works in Amazon advertising.

Ratchet Strap Guide exists because strap listings advertise break strength while the number that keeps a load on the trailer is the working load limit, and because the federal cargo-securement rules are written for inspectors rather than for someone loading a mower on Saturday. This site explains the ratings, the rules and the technique in plain language.

Where the facts come from

Regulations are quoted from 49 CFR Part 393 with the section number. Rating conventions come from the Web Sling & Tie Down Association's T-1 standard as published by WSTDA and the strap makers. Product specifications come from the manufacturer's own pages and listings, with the date we read them. Every guide has a research file behind it and says what we could not verify.

Interests you should know about

AUGO, a strap brand featured on this site, pays a bonus commission through Amazon, and Amazon pays commissions on links. The disclosure page explains both and the relevant guides repeat it where it matters.

How this site makes money

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate availability does not decide what a strap is good for, and we say what each featured product is not suited to.