General Safety Warnings

• PRIOR TO USING ANY PRODUCT FROM THIS WEBSITE OR CATALOG, CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL AVAILABLE INSTRUCTIONS, WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION THAT ACCOMPANIES AND THAT IS ON THE PRODUCT.
• IT IS THE OWNER’S/USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO EVALUATE THE SUITABILITY OF ANY CARGO SECURING DEVICE OR OTHER PRODUCT FOR ANY PARTICULAR NEED OR APPLICATION. CHECK ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, PROVINCIAL, STATE, INDUSTRY, TRADE ASSOCIATION, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.
• ALL RATINGS REFERENCED IN THIS WEBSITE OR CATALOG ARE FOR PRODUCTS IN NEW CONDITION. AGE, WEAR, DAMAGE, DETERIORATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE CAN GREATLY REDUCE STRENGTH. ALL PRODUCTS SHOULD BE REGULARLY INSPECTED AND ANY WORN, CUT, AGED, DAMAGED, MISUSED, OVERUSED, OR IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED AND SHOULD BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE AND REPLACED IMMEDIATELY.
• IN MOST CASES, THE WORKING LOAD LIMITS REFERENCED IN THIS WEBSITE OR CATALOG ARE RATED AT ONE-THIRD OF THE BREAKING STRENGTH. RATINGS ARE BASED ON A STRAIGHT TENSILE PULL. LOAD DIRECTIONS OTHER THAN STRAIGHT CAN RESULT IN A SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN BREAKING STRENGTH.
• LISTED BREAKING STRENGTHS DO NOT IMPLY ANY PARTICULAR WORKING LOAD LIMIT.
• ALL CARGO RESTRAINING ASSEMBLIES OR SYSTEMS ARE ONLY AS STRONG AS THE WEAKEST COMPONENT, INCLUDING THE POINT OF ATTACHMENT. CAUTION: NEVER EXCEED THE WORKING LOAD LIMIT OF ANY COMPONENT.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS, WARNINGS, AND PROPER USE, CARE AND INSPECTION CRITERIA MAY RESULT IN CARGO DAMAGE, SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH. THESE PRODUCTS ARE USED ENTIRELY AT THE USERS' OWN RISK. USE OF THESE PRODUCTS DEMONSTRATES AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE WARNINGS AND THE RISKS INVOLVED.

WEBBING STRAP ASSEMBLY WARNINGS:

• Inspect entire assembly before each use. Do not use if hardware is defective; webbing is burnt, melted, cut, frayed, abraded, altered, or if any damage to assembly is seen.
• Warranty is void if the strap is cut, abraded or has been subjected to abnormal wear and tear.
• DO NOT EXCEED THE WORKING LOAD LIMIT (WLL). DO NOT USE FOR LIFTING, TOWING OR PERSONAL RESTRAINT.
• Ratchets, buckles, cams or other tensioning or locking devices must be closed and in locked position when used.
• Strength is significantly reduced if load path is not in a straight line.
• Avoid sharp edges. Use corner protectors per Federal law.
• Protect webbing from heat, hot surfaces & acids. Do not store in sunlight.
• Do not repair webbing, hardware or stitching. Remove from service immediately if any damage or defect is discovered.
• Anchor points must be rated equal to or greater than the cargo control assembly strength.
• Do not use 'cheater bars' or lever bars on hardware when tensioning.
• Per U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 49 CFR Part 393.106(d)

  The aggregate working load limit of tiedowns used to secure an article or group of articles against movement must be at least one-half times the weight of the article or group of articles. The aggregate working load limit is the sum of:

  1. One-half the working load limit of each tiedown that goes from an anchor point on the vehicle to an anchor point on an article of cargo;
  2. One-half the working load limit of each tiedown that is attached to an anchor point on the vehicle, passes through, over, or around the article of cargo, and is then attached to the anchor point on the same side of the vehicle.
  3. The working load limit for each tiedown that goes from an anchor point on the vehicle, through, over, or around the article of cargo, and then attaches to another anchor point on the other side of the vehicle.
• Per Canada National Safety Code for Motor Carriers, NSC Standard 10 Cargo Securement

  Minimum Strength of Securement System

  1. In this section, the 'aggregate working load limit' is the sum of One-Half of the working load limit for each end section of a tiedown that is attached to an anchor point.
  2. The aggregate working load limit of the cargo securement system used to secure an article of cargo on or within a vehicle shall not be less than 50% of the weight of the article.
  3. The aggregate working load limit of the cargo securement system used to secure a group of articles of cargo on or within a vehicle shall not be less than 50% of the total weight of the group.

Owners/users of cargo restraint equipment should be familiar with the above documents in their entirety as applicable.

Web tie down straps are rated for use in a temperature range from +90°C (+194°F) to -40°C (-40°F).