How to Use Ratchet Straps and Cam Buckle Straps - Beginner's Guide

Watch US Cargo Control explain the differences between ratchet straps and cam buckle straps, how to tighten the tie down straps, and how to release them. When threading a ratchet strap or cam strap, you'll notice the tightening method is different - a ratchet tie down strap is tighter and stronger with a ratcheting mechanism, but a cam buckle tie down is easier to use by simply pulling the loose strap end until it’s tight.

We recommend using ratchet straps for heavy-duty or oversized loads (think, truck drivers to use on flatbeds or enclosed trailers), and cam straps for lighter or smaller tie down jobs (to secure a kayak on a truck bed, recreational vehicles, or for fragile cargo). You shouldn't use ratchet straps on a smaller load as it can be overkill, when a cam buckle strap provides sufficient strength and holding power.

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[jimsaldana]

Thanks. Nice and straight forward with simple directions.

[LordTylere]

This should be number one in the search results

[a.s.]

What an awesome video. Simple and straightforward.

[Larpull]

Thank you so much!!! Quick, clear and simple.

[rcnelson]

Motorcycle tie-downs are typically cam buckles which work well if you compress the forks a little while tightening.

[freebare]

Very informative on ratchet straps as how to thread. Music is a nice touch, thanks.

[tonicassidy]

Helpful with easy to follow instructions and perfect visuals. Thanks : )

[HWPcville]

Here's my frustration. Open hooks refuse to hold on to the ring they're attached to unless they're under tension. This is hard to do with one person when you have to walk to the other side of a trailer and thread the strap through the handle. I haven't found a store that carries ratchet straps with snap hooks and had to go online to find & get them. Has anyone come up with a simple hack for easily & quickly modifying an open "S" or "J" hook to stay on its attachment point until pressure can be applied?

[sunnyhiraofficial]

Hi I’m looking to use a mini Ratchet buckle or a cam buckle to hang punch bags.

Will the cam buckle be strong enough and not let the strap slide out once the bag is being punched?
The punch bag will weigh no more than 100kg.

Thank you in advance

[JoshuaC]

Cam buckle is not great for everything but perfect for endless type to strap things together like a package strapping does, ratchet is the best for all things.

[catherineandrews]

The music gets in the way of the presentation. It would be helpful if it faded out when he started talking.

[davidlamont]

Bit of an odd way you threaded the strap with the rachet half open i would always close a rachet and feed the strap through from the rear to the front on one move

[izri]

Can you pick something up with it? I mean i know it is to pick things up, but can you show us?

[barrybrum]

7 years of that obnoxious music! Why would you do that on a video where we are trying to hear the instructions?

[bobingraham]

The ratchet strap instructions were helpful. But LOSE THE NOXIOUS "MUSIC" so we can hear the nice man talking.

[keishamari]

Visually this is great, but the music is totally unnecessary. I am at work and not need this blaring music.