The ratchets are a metal piece that includes a mechanism that is responsible for tensioning the belt to provide greater work safety when transporting heavy and bulky loads. These devices can have open hooks or closed hooks and both support enormous amounts of weight.
Characteristics of the ratchet with closed hook of 5,000 - 10,000 kg of 9 meters.
High resistance.
Its high quality manufacturing allows a resistance of up to 10,000 kg in weight.
Ergonomic handle that makes it easier to grip and helps prevent tendonitis in the fingers.
Maximum support thanks to its tensioner.
INFORMATION ON FASTENING SYSTEMS
The correct selection and use of a fastening system is an important issue.
Fundamental:
The EN 12195ff standard must be applied to ensure the load in transport vehicles.
Additionally, in Germany the VDi of the 2700ff guide and the accident prevention rules such as “Regulations and techniques” are applied.
The objective of securing cargo is: to protect the life and health of people and animals, as well as protect the load from possible damage.
The dangers are mentioned in the appendix EN 121195ff, so that you can ensure correct use.
In part 2 of EN 12195-2, fastening systems manufactured in fiber (December 2000 edition) in Appendix A, the following risks are cataloged:
- The load must not slide, roll or fall, the load must be secured for transport and unloading.
- Direct or indirect danger to people and animals must be ruled out.
- The different means of transport and accelerations must also be considered when securing the load.
IMPORTANCE OF MOORING IN FIXING SYSTEMS
TIP: practical advice for the use of fastening systems according to EN 12195 -2:
In the selection and use of fastening systems it is necessary to know the fastening forces, as well as the mode of use and the way they work on the load.
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| LC: • LC = Clamping capacity. • Clamping capacity (LC) Diagonal clamping force in a straight line system. For example LC 2000 daN. |
LC: • In circumference for example LC 4000 daN. • Use a side sling. |
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| StF: • Standard tension force - tension force of the fastening system for example, from 250 daN to 550 daN for polyester fastening systems. • With chain fastening system from approximately 1000 daN to 2500 daN. |
ShF: • Standard hand force = regular hand force (50 daN). • The tension must be indicated on the clamping systems with this force< /td> |


