How it works
A STRAPTOR strap is used just like the straps you have always used. The only thing that changes is what happens when you finish: the webbing retracts on its own.
The three steps
Hook up
Pull out the webbing, pass the strap over the load and hook it onto two suitable anchor points. Only the webbing you need comes out.
Tension by hand
Work the ratchet (or close the cam buckle, depending on the model) until the load is held firmly. You decide the force, as always.
Release and stow
When you release the mechanism, the webbing retracts into the reel on its own. No rolling up by hand and no knots.
The important part, plainly: the automatic system is there to retract the webbing, not to tension it. Tensioning is always manual: you do it with the ratchet or the buckle. The mechanism does not apply tension and does not maintain it by itself: you control that, exactly as on any other tie-down strap.
Which model do I use
| Model | Mechanism | Break strength | What for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ratchet strap 25 mm × 3 m | Ratchet | 700 kg | Motorbike, quad, trailer, roof rack, van, house moves |
| Boat trailer tie-down 48 mm × 1 m | Ratchet, permanent mounting | 1,200 kg | Boat, kayak or jet ski on a trailer |
| Compact retractable 25 mm × 3 m | Cam buckle | 300 kg straight pull · 600 kg circular pull | Bike on a bike rack, camping, luggage, light loads |
The figures given are break strength: the point at which the assembly fails under test. They are not the recommended working load, which is always much lower. Never size a load restraint using break strength as the reference.
Care and maintenance
- Check the webbing before every use: if it has cuts, fraying or burns, take the strap out of service.
- Check that the hooks are not opened out or deformed and that the keeper closes.
- Never exceed the stated maximum load and do not use the strap to lift loads: it is a tie-down product, not a lifting product.
- Always hook onto anchor points intended for the purpose, never onto plastic parts, exhaust pipes or moving components.
- Spread the load across as many straps as the job requires. A single strap is rarely enough.
- Let the webbing retract while guiding it with your hand; do not let go of it suddenly.
- Store the straps dry. If they get wet with salt water, rinse them with fresh water and let them dry before storing.
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