LOAD
HUGGER CARGO CONTROL
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RATCHET
ASSEMBLIES - SERIES 5,000 & 10,000
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B Assemblies |
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Two-piece
assemblies with one piece attached to the ratchet, and the other
end is adjustable. Numerous end
fittings are available to handle any requirements. (See below) |
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| SERIES
5,000 |
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2" wide polyester webbing |
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Ultimate strength - 5,000 lbs. |
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Working Load Limit - 1,600 lbs. |
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| SERIES
10,000 |
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2" wide polyester webbing |
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Ultimate strength - 10,000 lbs. |
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Working Load Limit - 3,300 lbs. |
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| Type
A Assemblies |
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piece (endless) assembly for use without end fittings. |
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Load
Hugger BASICS
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Load Hugger cargo control and load securement products offer
the van and flatbed operator a wide variety of options
to meet U.S. DOT, FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration),
and CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety
Alliance) requirements.* |
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| Features
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Environmental
Considerations |
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Meets all U.S. DOT, FMCSA, and CVSA regulations. |
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Synthetic webbing severely degrades at temperatures
above 200°F. |
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Low stretch polyester webbing allows for more
secure cargo control. |
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Prolonged exposure to Ultraviolet light adversely
affects nylon and polyester. Tie down straps become
bleached and stiff when exposed to sunlight or
arc
welding. |
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All hooks and chain assemblies equal or exceed
strength of webbing |
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Webbing is soft and comes in varying widths; will not
damage expensive cargo. |
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Many acids, alkalis and chemicals have an adverse
effect on nylon and polyester. |
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Large selection - choose the capacity that’s right for
the load carried |
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Safe
Operating Practices |
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Light weight, easy to handle |
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Inspect tie down straps and all hardware when load
is first being secured. |
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Large selection of end fastenings, winches and
ratchets make choosing and using the correct
assembly easy |
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Re-tighten tie downs periodically during run. |
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Never use Load Huggers for anything other than
securing cargo. Do not use for lifting loads or
towing
vehicles. |
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Custom lengths available. |
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| Inspection
Criteria |
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Remove
from service if any of the following are
visible: |
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Load should be securely blocked and stabilized
before tensioning the straps. |
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Never exceed rated capacities. |
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Cuts, holes, surface abrasion or crushed areas |
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Use caution when tossing straps and chain anchor
assemblies over a load. |
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Burns or chemical damage |
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Separation of load carrying stitch pattern |
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Check installation of portable winches - ratchet pawl
must be at top of toothed wheel and bolts tight
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the rub rail. |
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Hardware, fittings or tensioning devices which are
broken, bent, twisted, cracked, or have nicks and
gouges |
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Weld-on winches should not be cracked. |
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Knotted webbing |
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Corner protectors and wear pads should be used to
protect Load Huggers from sharp edges and abrasion. |
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Splices or other makeshift repairs |
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The loop ends are damaged. |
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All hardware must be in line with direction of pull to
achieve full strength. |
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| Definitions |
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Working
Load Limit (WLL): The maximum load
that may be applied to an assembly or component in
straight tension. |
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Department
of Transportation Regulations 393, 102(b)
use Ultimate Breaking Strength to calculate the number
of tiedown assemblies required to secure a load. |
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Ultimate
Breaking Strength: The load at which an
assembly or component will fail in testing. |
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We
publish Ultimate Strength for this purpose only.
For safety, we recommend that only Working Load
Limits be used for your calculations. |
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*CVSA
(Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance)
www.cvsa.org |
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WARNING:
These products may contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and/
or birth defects or other reproductive harm. |
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