Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Two Common Types of D Rings


D Rings
D rings, shaped like a letter D, are a type of hardware for a variety of uses. They are available in many different styles, colors, sizes and either plastic or metal. 
Lowy has many different types of D Rings, including metal D rings for heavy duty applications and plastic D rings for light duty applications.
Metal D rings are usually used in securing cargo and vehicles for storage or transport. A common use for metal D rings, including weld on D rings is for trailers as tie down anchors. Metal D ring parts and accessories can help you customize your trailer configuration with load specific trailer tie down anchors. Choosing the right trailer D rings for your application depends on the functions that your trailer required - recessed truck tie down rings won't get in the way of rolling cargo on and off your trailer, rotating anchor rings let you work from multiple angles to fit a variety of cargo, and surface mount D hooks are great for lightweight cargo and vehicles - easy access to the folding D ring make quick work of loading and unloading your trailer. 
For light-load applications such as clothing, backpacks and luggage, D-rings are mostly made of plastics such as nylon may be used, as they weigh less and are impervious to rusting. They can be sewn to almost anything including backpacks and clothing.
When it comes to the use of plastic D rings, dog collars, double D-ring belts, and utility straps are at the top of the list. On the utility strap, D-rings are attached to the end to use as an anchor strap.  Dog collars have the D-ring of course, so you can attach the leash to it with ease.  Two D-rings are sewn onto the end of the webbing or strap to make a cool looking belt, but can also double as a utility strap.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Hook Straps Types


Lowy has two kinds of hook straps for your best choice. They are flat hook straps and wrist hook straps.
A flat hook strap is a strap webbing with flat hooks for the end hardware. One strap utilizes a Flat Hook sewn on one end and a Cam Buckle sewn on the opposite end. The second strap to the set utilizes a Flat Hook sewn on one end. Pull open the Cam Buckle and feed in the loose end of the strap after putting the hooks in right place. It is used for attachment to whatever you want to secure, hold down, etc.. It also works very well as a trunk strap. The vinyl coated flat hooks don't mar your paint job and hold well on the trunk lip. These are good replacement straps for trunk mounted bike racks.
Wrist hook straps offer solid grip support on many different kinds of lifts. The powerful wrist hook straps can be attached to the bar much easier than regular straps. All you do is hook them under the bar, handle and lift. Adjustable Velcro wrist strap is padded with neoprene for comfort and firm fit. With heavy nylon webbing and strong construction, it is great for shrugs, rows, deadlifts, etc.. Keep a super secure grip even when fatigued with the power surge wrist hook straps.