Ratchet and Tie Down Straps
Capacities range from 1 ton to 12 tons.
Description
Ratchet and Tie Down Straps, Quick Facts
| Product | Ratchet and tie down straps, polyester webbing |
|---|---|
| Webbing widths | 25 mm to 100 mm |
| Working load limit | 1 ton to 12 ton |
| End fittings | Drop forged double claw hook (J hook) and other options |
| Use | Load securing and lashing for transport, not for lifting |
| Supplied from | Toco Lifting, Germiston and Cape Town |
Toco Lifting has supplied lifting, lashing and rigging equipment across South Africa and SADC since 2002 and is a registered Lifting Machinery Entity (LME No. 008).
Toco Lifting (Pty) Ltd, a South African lifting, lashing and rigging equipment supplier, stocks ratchet and tie-down straps from 25 mm to 100 mm polyester webbing widths with Working Load Limits (WLL) from 1 ton to 12 tons. Polyester webbing, drop-forged double claw hook (J-hook) end fittings standard, with alternative end fittings on request. Compliant with SANS 52195-2 (the South African adoption of EN 12195-2) for cargo and transport lashing. Conformance Certificate issued on request.
Toco Lifting (Pty) Ltd has supplied transport-lashing equipment to fleet operators, plant hire, mining logistics, recovery operators and cross-border hauliers across South Africa and SADC since 2002, as a lifting and lashing equipment partner. Long or short distance haulage, recovery vehicles and car carriers, heavy and light duty: ratchet and tie-down straps are cargo-securing equipment, not lifting equipment. Need help sizing a strap to your load? Call 011 345 8800 or email sales@toco.co.za.
Specifications, Working Load Limit (WLL) by webbing width
| Webbing width (mm) | WLL (tonnes) | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | 1 | Light cargo, parcels, small equipment |
| 50 | 4 | General palletised cargo, building materials |
| 75 | 9 | Heavy cargo, plant, machinery on flatbeds |
| 100 | 12 | Abnormal loads, heavy plant, structural sections |
WLL = Working Load Limit. The maximum load the strap is rated to secure in normal use. Standard strap lengths confirmed at order. Custom lengths quoted on request. Specifications conform to SANS 52195-2 (the SA adoption of EN 12195-2) for web lashing safety.
Strap configurations
- Two-piece ratchet assembly, a long strap fitted to a ratchet handle plus a short strap with end fitting. The standard cargo lashing configuration.
- Endless / loop strap, continuous webbing with no end fittings, for around-the-load lashing where the load profile suits a wrap. Supplied on request.
- Long-handle ratchet, extended lever for higher pre-tension on heavy loads. Stocked as standard at Toco.
End-fitting options
| End fitting | Where it’s used |
|---|---|
| Drop-forged double claw hook (J-hook) | Standard for flatbed and curtain-side anchor rails. Pictured on the product image. Double J-Hook (USA pattern) and Claw type (EU/RSA pattern) available on customer request. |
| S-hook | Open trailer rave rails, curtain-side rope hooks. On request. |
| Flat hook | Flatbed stake pockets and chassis anchor points. On request. |
| Snap hook | D-ring anchor points on vehicle recovery and car-carrier applications. |
| Endless (no fitting) | Wrap-and-cinch around-the-load applications. |
Approved uses, transport vs lifting
Ratchet and tie-down straps are load-securing equipment, not lifting equipment. Use them only for the applications below.
| Application | Approved? |
|---|---|
| Securing palletised cargo on flatbed and curtain-side trucks | YES |
| Securing plant, equipment and machinery for road and rail transport | YES |
| Cross-border SADC haulage cargo lashing | YES |
| Vehicle transport on recovery trucks and car carriers (subject to OEM anchor specs) | YES |
| Heavy and light duty haulage, both local and cross-border | YES |
| Lifting any load overhead, use a webbing sling or chain sling instead | NO |
| Replacing a sling, a chain block or any lifting accessory | NO |
| Securing live loads (livestock), specialist lashings required | NO |
Where ratchet straps are used
- Road transport, flatbed, curtain-side and car-carrier load securing
- Plant hire and construction logistics, securing site equipment for transit between sites
- Mining logistics, surface-to-site cargo and consumables haulage
- Recovery and car carriers, vehicle transport on recovery trucks and tow carriers
- Cross-border haulage, cargo lashing for road freight to Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Eswatini
- Workshop and warehouse, load restraint on storage racking and during in-house transport
Why Toco for ratchet straps
- SANS 52195-2 compliance, the South African adoption of EN 12195-2 (Web Lashing Safety)
- Polyester webbing only, low stretch, UV stable, chemical resistant. Never nylon
- Drop-forged double claw hook (J-hook) standard, USA and EU/RSA hook patterns on request
- LME No. 008, Department of Labour DMR 18(5) of the OHS Act, 1993
- ECSA-registered LMI, Anton van Staden, Reg. #201112078
- LEEASA-SUB-00102, COET #8000134
- Conformance Certificate on request, bulk fleet orders supplied with consolidated batch certificate
- Operating since 2002, Germiston HQ, Cape Town branch, ships SADC-wide
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a ratchet strap and a tie down strap?
The terms are used interchangeably — a tie down strap, ratchet tie down, or ratchet strap all describe a polyester webbing assembly used to secure cargo for transport. “Tie downs” is the broader term for any webbing assembly that restrains a load; a ratchet strap is a tie down that uses a ratchet handle to apply and hold tension. Toco supplies ratchet straps and tie downs from 1 ton to 12 tons WLL, compliant with SANS 52195-2 for transport lashing.
What is a ratchet strap and what’s it used for?
A ratchet strap is a polyester webbing assembly with a ratchet handle on one end and an end fitting (typically a drop-forged double claw hook) on the other. It is used to secure cargo to a vehicle for transport. The ratchet mechanism applies controlled pre-tension and locks the strap in place. Ratchet straps are cargo lashing, not lifting equipment, they must never be used to lift a load overhead.
What does WLL mean on a tie-down strap?
WLL stands for Working Load Limit, the maximum load the strap is rated to secure in normal use. The figures in the spec table above (1, 4, 9, 12 tonnes) are WLLs by webbing width. WLL must not be confused with breaking strain.
What’s the difference between WLL and breaking strain?
Breaking strain is the load at which the strap fails. WLL is the load at which the strap is rated to operate safely in service, with a designed safety factor between WLL and breaking strain. Always size a strap by its WLL. A “5-tonne strap” rated at breaking strain may have a WLL of only 1.6 tonnes or less. If a supplier quotes only breaking strain, ask for the WLL.
What strap width do I need for a 4-tonne load?
For a 4-tonne load secured by a single strap, a 50 mm strap (WLL 4 t) is the minimum. In practice, multiple straps are used to distribute the securing force. Sizing depends on the load, the angle of the strap, and the friction between the load and the deck. South African road transport guidance follows SANS 52195-2: the combined Lashing Capacity must restrain the load against forward, sideways and rearward inertial forces.
Are Toco’s ratchet straps polyester or nylon?
Polyester. Toco supplies polyester webbing for all standard ratchet straps. Polyester has low stretch under load (unlike nylon, which stretches and rebounds in a way that can loosen lashings in transit), is UV stable, and resists most common road and industrial chemicals.
What end fittings come on Toco’s ratchet straps?
The standard end fitting is a drop-forged double claw hook (J-hook). The double claw / J-hook is offered in USA pattern or EU/RSA pattern on customer request. Alternative end fittings (S-hook, flat hook, snap hook, or endless with no fitting) are available on request for specific anchor types.
Can I use a ratchet strap to lift a load?
No. Ratchet and tie-down straps are rated for load securing in transport only, not for lifting. Lifting requires a sling rated and certified to a lifting standard. Using a ratchet strap to lift is unsafe and contravenes lifting equipment regulations under the OHS Act.
Do Toco’s ratchet straps come with a Conformance Certificate?
Yes. A Conformance Certificate is issued on request for each strap supplied. Bulk fleet orders for transport compliance audits can be supplied with a single consolidated certificate covering the batch.
What standard do these straps comply with?
SANS 52195-2, the South African adoption of EN 12195-2 (Web Lashing Safety). This is the standard governing manufacture, marking, testing and use of polyester webbing lashings for road and rail transport in Europe and South Africa.
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About Toco Lifting
Operating since 2002, LME 008, Anton van Staden ECSA LMI, full credentials.
Certifications & Compliance
LME 008, LEEASA, COET, ECSA, full compliance documentation.
Contact a Specialist
Germiston HQ, Cape Town, same-day quotes, technical sizing advice.
Request a Quote, Ratchet & Tie-Down Straps
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Phone: 011 345 8800
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Email: sales@toco.co.za
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