Retractable Ratchet Tie-Down Straps

What you will find here

This section lists 12 retractable ratchet tie-down straps. Prices currently range from $9.29 to $352.99 in US dollars, and every product page shows the complete table of sizes and options so you can compare without clicking through each listing.

Common uses

Buyers use retractable ratchet tie-down straps for flatbed, step deck and van load securement, owner-operators building a DOT-compliant kit and replacing worn or out-of-service tie-downs. Add up the working load limit of every tie-down: under FMCSA rules the total must be at least half the weight of the cargo.

How to choose retractable ratchet tie-down straps

Pick the width and rating first: add up the WLL of every strap so the total is at least half the cargo weight, then choose an end fitting that matches your anchor points. Use edge protectors where webbing crosses sharp corners.

Working load limits in this section run from 500 lbs to 1,667 lbs. Use the working load limit — never the breaking strength — when you plan a load.

Three steps to the right choice

1. Check the working load limit. Use the WLL printed on the tag, not the break strength, when planning securement.
2. Pick the right end fitting. Flat hooks suit flatbed rub rails, wire hooks and snap hooks suit D-rings, and e-track fittings suit vans.
3. Protect the strap. Use edge protectors wherever webbing crosses a sharp edge.

Materials compared

• Polyester (10 products) — Polyester webbing has low stretch, holds tension well and resists UV and moisture — the standard for tie-down and lifting straps.

Specifications to compare

• End fitting — the hardware at the end of the strap or chain. Match it to your anchor points — flat hooks for flatbed rub rails, wire or snap hooks for D-rings, grab hooks for chain, E-track fittings for E-track.
• Working load limit (WLL) — the maximum load the item is rated to carry in normal service. For cargo securement, the WLLs of all tie-downs on a load must add up to at least half the cargo weight (FMCSA 49 CFR 393.106).
• Breaking strength — the force at which the item fails in testing. It is not a working rating — always plan with the WLL, which is set well below breaking strength.
• Strap width — wider webbing generally carries a higher rating and spreads pressure over more of the load.
• Length — make sure the strap reaches over the load and back to the anchor with enough tail to tension properly.

Before you buy

• Add up the working load limits of all tie-downs against the cargo weight.
• Check that the end fitting matches the anchor points on your trailer.
• Make sure the length reaches over the load with tail left to tension.

Price guide

Starting prices in this section break down as follows: 2 products under $25; 9 products $25 to $100; 1 product $100 to $500. 12 of 12 products currently have at least one option in stock at the retailer. Larger sizes, higher ratings and multi-packs cost more, so open the option table on each product to see exactly how the price changes.

Safety and care

• Inspect webbing before each use and retire straps with cuts, burns, melted fibres or damaged hardware.
• Keep the ratchet handle closed and locked after tensioning, and re-check tension at your first stop.
• Never exceed the working load limit printed on the tag.

Products to compare

• Auto-Retractable Ratchet Tie-Down Strap w/ S-Hook & Fasteners – Bolt-On Mounted, 1,500-3,300 lbs BS — from $9.29
• Auto Retractable Ratchet Tie Down Straps – Polyester Webbing, (1,500 – 10,000 lbs BS) — from $9.59; Polyester
• 2″ x 10′ Retractable Ratchet Straps w/ S Hook, Bolt-On (2 Pcs) — from $26.99; Working Load Limit (WLL): 1,100 lbs
• 2″ x 43″ Retractable Transom Boat Trailer Ratchet Tie-Down Straps with Safety Latch S-Hook for Freshwater & Saltwater — from $29.99; Polyester
• (4 Pack) Auto Retractable Ratchet Straps w/ Powder Coated S-Hooks – 1,500–3,300 lbs BS — from $32.99; Polyester
• (4 Pcs) 1″ x 12′ Auto-Retractable Ratchet Tie-Down Straps w/ Crimped S-Hooks & Nylon Carry Bag – 1,500 lbs BS, Orange Colored — from $32.99; Working Load Limit (WLL): 500 lbs
• 1.5″ x 16′ Retractable Ratchet Strap with S-Hook & Soft Loops – 1,667 lbs WLL, Pack of 2 — from $34.99; Working Load Limit (WLL): 1,667 lbs
• (4 Pack) Auto Retractable Ratchet Tie-Down Straps w/ S-Hooks & Carry Bag – 500 lbs WLL — from $36.79; Polyester

Buying through Global Cargo Control

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