What Is a Threaded Tie Down Ratchet

A threaded tie down ratchet is made up with two components, the ratchet and the tie down strap.  The tie down strap is attached to the ratchet and the handle of the ratchet pulls and makes the tie down secure. A properly threaded ratchet buckle and tie-down strap will make sure that the cargo is not damaged and that the cargo does not loosen and injure or damage people or property.

Unique Hot Cutter for Webbing

Our item HKP-H hand-held hot cutter for up to two-inch-wide webbing, hook-and-loop and cord projects provides straight, and cuts by pushing the cutting blade down into the webbing, rather than dragging it across it. Available with separate attachments, such as a curved blade and three tip sizes for grommet setting, sold separately from the handle and element for versatility. From Lowy Enterprises, located in Rancho Dominguez, Calif., it's unique and well suited for small jobs, such as pet collars and leashes, web straps and military gear.
Use with HKP Components for versatile hand-held hot unit for: Straight Cutting, Curved Cutting, Hole Punching, and Slitting

Other popular hot cutters from Lowy:
Production Hot Cutter
Hand Held Hot Knives & Hole Punches
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Types of Buckle

Buckles are used for many different types of webbing straps and on luggage, back packs, hand bags, and industrial textile products, etc.
There are many different types of buckles made from a variety of materials such as nickel plated steel, Stainless Steel, die cast alloy metal, and various types of thermo plastics such as nylon, acetyl, and other polymers.

The buckles usually fall into three main types.

Snap Buckles

Snap buckles involve a mechanical latch or clasp of some type that separates into two distinct pieces, one piece attached to each end of the belt. One piece will be hollow with an open side, and the other piece will have a spring clasp. When placed together the belt will "snap" into place. This kind of buckle is usually made from plastic and tends to be used on fabric belts.

Clip Buckles

Clip buckles are often used in western style belts. They consist of a thin metal plate that is fitted over one end of the belt. At the back of the metal plate is a rail that the other end of the belt is inserted through. The belt is then secured when in the correct position by a spring or magnetic clip.

Tang Buckles

Tang buckles are designed as classic belt buckles with a metal loop and pin. The tail end of the strap has holes in small increments, the strap is then threaded through the buckle and the pin is pushed through the corresponding hole for a good fit.

The type of buckle for each application is determined by the weights and loading on the strap, heavier loads or devices that are meant to protect human safety often require metal buckles that can handle that weight. The heavier metal buckles that we carry are often used for tie-down straps and lashing straps, care should also be taken not to overload the buckles in these applications as well.