Thursday, November 15, 2012

Making the Move Towards Safety


Making the Move Towards Safety

Major transportation equipment provider, Cargo Equipment Corporation announces their new line of truck safety products.



Cargo Equipment Corporation, a quality supplier of truck tie downs since 1962 is proud to announce their new line of truck safety products including oversize load signs, flip placard, traffic cones, safety flags and mesh vests.  These new products not only help to keep truck drivers safe, but other motorists and equipment too.

The logistics of transporting equipment for your business is a crucial element of success. Utilizing flatbed vehicles to move various products and equipment from one work-site to another allows projects to run smoothly and on schedule. However, using flatbed trucks to transport materials without the proper safety equipment can actually become a liability for your company. Attempting to transport heavy-duty loads without the proper truck safety products can lead to disastrous results. Should large-scale equipment come loose on the highway, there is an immediate danger to the driver and the other cars on the road. And this is why Cargo Equipment Corp is on your side by offering these crucial safety products.  By being prepared you can protect your drivers, other motorists and your company from potential disasters.

Truck safety equipment is crucial even when the truck is not in motion. In the event that a flatbed experiences a breakdown, the driver must warn other motorists of the obstacle. In many cases, the driver may not be unable to pull the vehicle completely off of the road. They must warn the other cars on the road of the necessity to merge into the opposite lane. Neon orange pylons and red safety flags must be placed along the highway where in the area in which the vehicle is experiencing difficulties. Equipping your drivers with the right flatbed safety supplies from Cargo Equipment ensures that your products will make it to their destinations safely and securely.

About Cargo Equipment Corporation:

Cargo Equipment Corporation has been a manufacturer of custom tie down solutions since 1962 and offers a wide range of products to move products and equipment safely from point to point.  With your company and products in mind http://www.CargoEquipmentCorp.com will happily supply you with a made to order solution. That is, if you cannot already find what you are looking for in their wide selection of truck safety products.  Whether it is for the safety of your products, the people around you or your drivers, you can rest assured that everything you care about will make it to its intended destination safely and securely.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

What to Look for in a Ratchet Strap

ratchet strapRatcheting straps commonly referred to as simply ratchet straps or tie downs are specifically designed to hold various loads on trucks, trains, trailers and more. The heavy duty ratchet straps we carry at CargoEquipmentCorp.com, utilize extremely strong polyester webbing combined with a metal ratchet to securely, but more importantly safely hold a load in place.

Choosing a Ratchet Strap

When looking for a high quality ratcheting strap, it’s important to first assess the quality of the webbing itself. A high quality ratchet strap will feature webbing constructed from a durable and weather resistant material such as nylon or polyester. However, most heavy duty ratchet straps use polyester webbing. Polyester is not only abrasion and weather resistant, but it’s also relatively inexpensive and for these reasons, it’s our webbing material of choice.

ratcheting strapRatchet straps also feature a variety of hardware, but most importantly of which is the ratchet buckle. Ratchet buckles work by reducing slack in the webbing and tensioning assembly. The ratcheting mechanism functions in a similar method to that of a socket wrench. When looking to buy ratchet straps, ensure the ratching mechanism is constructed with metal and not plastic, because cheaper plastic ratchet fasteners may not be able to withstand the tension required to securely hold heavier loads.

Using a Ratchet Strap

All ratchet straps should be labeled with their working load limit in order to meet the guidelines set forth by various government agencies. At CargoEquipmentCorp.com, we strongly recommend the “working load limit” not exceed 1/3rd of the component and/or ratcheting assemblies breaking strength. Additionally, you should never use a ratchet strap or tie down that shows excessive abrasive wear including broken or worn stitching, holes, tears, melted webbing or any other observable defect. We also recommend inspecting your ratchet straps before each use and replacing any suspect straps or ratcheting assemblies.

If you would like to learn more about the various types of ratchet straps or if you’re interested in bulk ratchet straps, come visit us at CargoEquipmentCorp.com.