Flatbed Solutions

Web Winches Only Ancra offers both ratcheting and non-ratcheting winches for the trucking
industry. Both the new patented SilverCap ratcheting winch and our non-ratcheting counterpart comply with DOT,
CHP, WSTDA-T3 and Canadian 905 standards. Unless noted below, all have a working load limit of 6,000 lbs.
Shown are the most popular models.

43563-10-RC 43573-10-RC 43564-12-RC 43564-14-RC 43579-20-RC

Standard Bottom Mount Standard Storage Storage Portable Ratcheting Standard Portable Ratch- Low Profile Side Mount
Ratcheting Cap Ratcheting Cap Cap w/2 set screws eting Cap w/2 set screws Ratcheting Cap
Weight: 10.6 lbs. Weight: 11.2 lbs. Weight: 12.4 lbs. Weight: 12.0 lbs. Weight: 9.8 lbs.
43563-10 43573-10 43564-12 43564-14 43579-20
Standard Bottom Mount Standard Storage Storage Portable Non- Standard Portable Non- Low Profile Side Mount
Non-ratcheting Non-ratcheting ratcheting w/2 set screws ratcheting w/2 set screws Non-ratcheting
Weight: 9.1 lbs. Weight: 9.9 lbs. Weight: 11.1 lbs. Weight: 10.7 lbs. Weight: 8.6 lbs.

43565-15-RC 43565-12-RC 49207-13-RC 49207-18-RC

Standard Bottom Mount Deep Storage Bottom Standard Ratcheting Cap Low Profile Ratcheting
Ratcheting Cap Mount Ratcheting Cap Double L Track Cap Double L Track
C Track C Track WLL: 5,000 lbs. WLL: 5,000 lbs.
Weight: 11.5 lbs. Weight: 12.2 lbs. Weight: 10.0 lbs. Weight: 10.5 lbs.
43565-15 43565-12 49207-13 49207-18
Standard Bottom Mount Deep Storage Mount Standard Non-ratcheting Low Profile Non-ratcheting
Non-ratcheting Non-ratcheting Cap Double L Track Cap Double L Track
C Track C Track WLL: 5,000 lbs. WLL: 5,000 lbs.
Weight: 10.3 lbs. Weight: 11.4 lbs. Weight: 8.1 lbs Weight: 9.3 lbs.

SilverCap OverDrive Ratcheting Cap

Convert your winches into ratcheting winches by adding
Ancra’s OverDrive ratcheting cap. Faster and safer than
conventional winches, your winch bar stays in the winch
until your straps are tight.

49723-10
Weight: 3.45 lbs. Installation is as easy as 1…2…3.

Special Winches Complies with DOT, CHP, WSTDA-T3 and Canadian 905 standards.
Web Winches Combo Winch

48101-10 49706-10 49706-11 41681-10

3-Bar Low Profile Standard Slider Low Profile Slider Standard Combination
Side Mount W Track W Track Bottom Mount Cap
Weight: 13.3 lbs. Weight: 14.7 lbs. Weight: 13.4 lbs. Weight: 10.6 lbs.

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Winch Track For standard C track and Double L track slider winches

42357-11 42357-21 49242-10-120 49789-10-120.00

Steel C Track - Formed from Aluminum C Track - High Double L Track - Low Profile Double L Track -
high strength 1/4" steel plate strength aluminum extrusion Length: 10' Length: 10'
Length: 6'. Weight: 39 lbs. Length: 6'. Weight: 19 lbs. Weight: 26.25 lbs. Weight: 17.4 lbs.

PortaWinch and PortaAnchor

Versatile solution to turn stake pockets into anchoring points on flatbed trailers
(3-Bar Style)
49716-10 49717-10
Standard outward off-set Standard outward off-set

49716-11 49717-11
Inward off-set for track- Inward off-set for track-
mounted tarp clearance. mounted tarp clearance.
WLL: 5,500 lbs. WLL: 5,500 lbs.
Weight: 11.5 lbs. Weight: 8.9 lbs.

PortaWinches are also available in SilverCap ratcheting cap models Covered by multiple U.S. and International Patents.
49716-10-RC and 49716-11-RC

Winch Bars 34-inch with heat-treated, tapered and angled tips. Knurled handles to improve grip
on the bar.

42313-10
Standard Painted, Weight: 5.0 lbs.

42313-12 42313-19
Combination Box End, Painted, Weight: 6.5 lbs. Combination Chrome, Weight: 6.5 lbs.

42313-17 42313-20
Standard Chrome, Weight: 5.0 lbs. Combination Painted, Weight: 6.5 lbs.

Standard 2" Winch Strap WLL: 3,333 lbs.

41659-10-27 41659-10-30
27-ft. with Flat Hook 30-ft. with Flat Hook

Standard 3" Winch Strap WLL: 5,400 lbs.

41660-10-27 41660-10-30 41660-14-27 41660-14-30

27-ft. with Flat Hook 30-ft. with Flat Hook 27-ft. with Chain Anchor 30-ft. with Chain Anchor
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Standard 4" Winch Strap WLL: 5,400 lbs.

43795-10-27 43795-10-30 43795-11-27 43795-11-30

27-ft. with Flat Hook 30-ft. with Flat Hook 27-ft. with Delta Ring 30-ft. with Delta Ring

43795-13-27 43795-13-30 43795-15-27 43795-15-30

27-ft. with Twisted Loop 30-ft. with Twisted Loop 27-ft. with Chain Anchor 30-ft. with Chain Anchor

Premium 4" BLUE Winch Strap WLL: 5,400 lbs

Delivers greater abrasion resistance over conventional web straps

43795-80-27 43795-80-30 43795-81-30

27-ft. with Flat Hook 30-ft. with Flat Hook 30-ft. with Delta Ring

43795-83-30 43795-85-30
30-ft. with Twisted Loop 30-ft. with Chain Anchor

Roll-On/Roll-Off Container Strap 4" x 5-ft. with Container Hook-FMCSA Compliant

49526-10
WLL: 5,400 lbs.

Coil Racks Available in both light duty and heavy duty models for your specific applications

49344-10 49344-12
Light Duty, 10 gauge steel, Weight: 5.7 lbs Heavy Duty, 1/4 steel sheet per ASTM A36, Weight: 15.63 lbs.

Transport Chain Grade 70 Transport Chain meets NACM standards

Chain Assemblies with Clevis Hooks Bulk Chain Clevis Hooks
5/16" Chain Assemblies
45881-10-16 5/16" x 16" WLL: 4,700 lbs.
45881-10-20 5/16" x 20" WLL: 4,700 lbs.
45881-10-25 5/16" x 25" WLL: 4,700 lbs.
3/8" Chain Assemblies
45881-11-16 3/8" x 16" WLL: 6,600 lbs. 5/16" Chain x 400' 5/16" Clevis Hook
45881-11-20 3/8" x 20" WLL: 6,600 lbs. 45880-10 Wt: 408 lbs. 45946-10 Wt: .85 lbs.
45881-11-25 3/8" x 25" WLL: 6,600 lbs. 3/8" Chain x 200' 3/8" Clevis Hook
1/2" Chain Assemblies 45880-11 Wt: 248 lbs. 45946-11 Wt: 1.10 lbs.
45881-13-20 1/2" x 20" WLL: 11,300 lbs. 1/2" Chain x 100' 1/2" Clevis Hook
4 45881-13-25 1/2" x 25" WLL: 11,300 lbs. 45880-13 Wt: 251 lbs. 45946-13 Wt: 2.29 lbs.
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Load Binders Drop forged steel meeting FMCSA and DOT specifications. In three popular models.
Lever Load Binders Recoilless Lever Load Binder Ratchet Load Binders
45943-10 45943-20
Accepts 5/16"-3/8" Chain Accepts 5/16"-3/8" Chain
WLL: 5,400 lbs. Wt. 8.0 lbs. WLL: 5,400 lbs. Wt. 11.0 lbs.
45943-11 45943-21
Accepts 3/8"-1/2" Chain Accepts 3/8"-1/2" Chain
WLL: 9,200 lbs. Wt. 13.0 lbs. WLL: 9,200 lbs. Wt. 13.5 lbs.
45943-13 45943-14 45943-23
Accepts 1/2"-5/8" Chain Accepts 5/16"-3/8" Chain Accepts 1/2"-5/8" Chain
WLL: 13,000 lbs. Wt. 19.6 lbs. WLL: 5,400 lbs. Wt. 9.25 lbs. WLL: 13,000 lbs. Wt. 14.3 lbs.

Ratchet Strap Assemblies Meets DOT and WSTDA T-1 standards for synthetic web tiedowns
2" Long-Wide Handle Ratchet Buckle Straps WLL: 3,333 lbs

45982-10 45982-11 45982-14 45982-33

27-ft. with Flat Hooks 30-ft. with Flat Hooks 27-ft. with Grab Hooks 30-ft. with Grab Hooks

45982-15 45982-34 45982-42 45982-43

27-ft. with Chain Anchor 30-ft. with Chain Anchor 27-ft. with Wire Hooks 30-ft. with Wire Hooks

3" Ratchet Buckle Straps WLL: 5,000 lbs

48987-20 48987-21 48987-24 48987-25

27-ft. with Flat Hooks 30-ft. with Flat Hooks 27-ft. with Chain Anchor 30-ft. with Chain Anchor

4" Ratchet Buckle Straps WLL: 5,400 lbs

49346-10 49346-11 49346-14 49346-15

27-ft. with Flat Hooks 30-ft. with Flat Hooks 27-ft. with Chain Anchor 30-ft. with Chain Anchor

Corner Protectors Full line of corner protectors to protect your straps and cargo

42098-12 43986-10 49584-10 49377-10 49577-10 49756-10

Fiber Reinforced High Density 12" Plastic - For up Steel - For use with Steel - For use with Steel - For use with
Rubber - For up to Polymer - For up to to 4" web straps chain chain chain and straps
4" web straps 4" web straps Weight: .47 lb. Weight: 1.10 lbs. Weight: .90 lb. Weight: 1.26 lbs.
Weight: .75 lbs. Weight: .06 lb.

Rubber Ties Wide assortment of quality rubber ties. Use caution when using rubber ties
41569-10 9-in. 10 lbs./box Quantity 50 per box
41569-15 15-in. 12 lbs./box Hooks crimped to prevent loss
Designed to hold tarp covers on trucks and trailers
41569-21 21-in. 15 lbs./box
Not to be used to restrain or secure cargo
41569-31 31-in. 19 lbs./box Molded from an ozone resistant rubber compound
41569-41 41-in. 23 lbs./box Stretches up to twice their length 5
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Lift-A-Deck II – Decking System U.S. Patent No. 6,074,143

Lift-A-Deck II

Standard L-A-D beam w/standard foot and channel assembly L-A-D Beam Stop

49384-11
Weight: .032 lbs.

49414-15
Adjusts from 93.50 to 103.75 inches. Shoring and Decking WLL: 2,200 lbs.
Lift-A-Deck II Track Options L-A-D Beam Release Bar

49363-15 49363-14 49445-10

Double Row Flanged S-Track Low Profile Single Row Flanged S-Track Weight: 2.25 lbs.

Series E Logistic Track

48117-25-120.00 48117-21-120.00
Green Powder Coat - Weight: 16.6 lbs./10-ft. Galvanized - Weight: 17.2 lbs./10-ft.

Series F Logistic Track

40849-14 49313-13
15-Gauge High Strength Steel w/ 3/4" holes. Galvanized Finish. 12-Gauge High Strength Steel w/ 1" holes. Galvanized Finish.
Weight: 6.0 lbs./10-ft. Weight: 12.2 lbs./10-ft.

Shoring Bars – F Series with new easy push button design

Round Shoring Bar Adjustable in 2-in. increments to 117-in. with recommended install length of 81-117 in.

49439-10 49439-11
Shoring WLL: 500 lbs. Wt: 20.0 lbs. For 1-in. hole diameter track (Canada)
Square Shoring Bar Shoring WLL: 500 lbs. Wt: 20.0 lbs.

49439-20 49439-21
Shoring WLL: 1,000 lbs. Wt: 27.9 lbs. For 1-in. hole diameter track (Canada)
6 Shoring WLL: 1,000 lbs. Wt: 27.9 lbs.
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Series E and A Decking/Shoring Beams

with Patented Flat Latch U.S. Patent No. 6,895,867
All Ancra Decking/Shoring Beams are equipped with our new patented Flat Latch. The Flat Latch eliminates bent triggers,
jammed beams, costly beam replacement and repairs, and out-of-service problems. The new Flat Latch can’t damage
interior trailer walls. The flat latch channel assembly can be purchased separately to retro-fit older trigger style beams.

Standard Duty Aluminum E and A Decking Beams

Flat Latch 43638-50 Adjustment range 85.7-96.6 in. Wt: 20.5 lbs.
43638-51 Adjustment range 92.0-102.9 in. Wt: 22.5 lbs. Decking and Shoring WLL: 2,200 lbs.
Heavy Duty Aluminum E and A Decking Beams
49039-50 Adjustment range 83.7-94.7 in. Wt: 20.5 lbs.
49039-51 Adjustment range 91.9-102.0 in. Wt: 22.5 lbs.
49039-52 Adjustment range 94.8-105.8 in. Wt: 24.25 lbs. Decking WLL: 3,000 lbs. Shoring WLL: 2,500 lbs.

Cargo Sta Load Bars – Available in Aluminum and Steel Bar models for light to medium
duty applications.

Aluminum Cargo Sta

43782-15 Adjustment range 89.75-104.5-in. Weight: 8.95 lbs.
Steel Cargo Sta with Bolt-On Feet
48407-10 Adjustment range 89.75-104.5-in. Weight: 11.72 lbs.

Jack Bars – Ancra’s jack mechanism makes quick work of securing loads and is available in three
models for light to medium duty applications.

Heavy Duty One-Piece - Galvanized finish for corrosion resistance.

49205-26 Adjustment range: 85.0-114.0-in.
Weight: 18 lbs.

Heavy-Duty One-Piece Jack Bar with Hoops –

Built-in hoops for restraining small items and packages.

49205-27
Galvanized
Adjustment range: 85-114-in.
Weight: 25 lbs.

Universal Jack Bar – This jack bar features a patented design which allows for 3 adjustment
range settings, increasing its versatility for use in half load applications.

49205-31 Adjustment range- Fully extended: 85-114-in.

Mid extension: 70-99-in. Fully retracted: 51-80-in.
Weight: 16.2 lbs. U.S. Patent No. 6,736,371. 7
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Accessories

43991-10 49348-10 40921-10 40386-11

Cargo Sta Hoop Set Cargo Bar Holder Standard Beam Socket Series E/A Rope Tie Off
Designed to fit round tube Mounts to exterior of tractor For use w/ commercial grade With spring actuated fitting for
Cargo Sta bars (43782, 47209 cab and holds two 2"x4" or Douglas Fir 2"x6" lumber. rope use in Series E or A track
and 48407) 4"x4" cargo bars Weight: .70 lb. WLL: 1,000 lbs.
Weight: 10.0 lbs. Weight: 5.5 lbs. Weight: .40 lb.

Series E Cam Buckle Straps with Spring End Fittings

Popular straps for securing light to medium loads. Comes in 3 color coded sizes. WLL: 833 lbs

40602-17 40602-18 40602-19

12-ft, - Yellow Webbing. Weight: 1.90 lbs. 16-ft, - Gray Webbing. Weight: 2.10 lbs. 20-ft, - Blue Webbing. Weight: 2.40 lbs.

Series E Ratchet Buckle Straps with Spring End Fittings

Low profile ratchet buckle makes tensioning more convenient for securing loads. Three standard color coded sizes.
WLL: 1,000 lbs

48672-13 48672-14 48672-15

12-ft, - Yellow Webbing. Weight: 3.20 lbs. 16-ft, - Gray Webbing. Weight: 3.30 lbs. 20-ft, - Blue Webbing. Weight: 3.40 lbs.

Torque Limiting Ratchet Straps with Spring End Fittings

Reduces the possibility of damage to logistics track and sidewalls by limiting the pre-load torque placed on the
strap assembly. Patented ratchet mechanism limits strap tension to 300 lbs., enough to secure your load, but not
enough to cause damage from over tightening. WLL: 1,000 lbs

48672-33 48672-34 48672-35

12-ft, - Yellow Webbing. Weight: 4.00 lbs. 16-ft, - Gray Webbing. Weight: 4.10 lbs. 20-ft, - Blue Webbing. Weight: 4.20 lbs.

Utility Tiedowns – Versatile and reliable for securing a wide range of light- to medium-duty cargo.

41048-10 43887-10 49368-10 49368-11

Utility Tiedown Heavy-Duty Ratcheting Tiedown Ratcheting Tiedowns Cam Buckle Tiedowns
1"x 5-1/2' Red with D-Ring and Wire Hooks 1"x15' - 4 pack 1"x6' - 4 pack
WLL: 400 lbs. WLL: 1,000 lbs. 1"x16' WLL: 266 lbs. WLL: 266 lbs.
Weight: 1.60 lbs. Weight: 1.56 lbs. Weight: 4.7 lbs. Weight: 3.7 lbs.
43887-11 1"x20'
8 Weight: 1.69 lbs.
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Specifications
Breaking Strength Important Note:
The minimum load a new component or assembly will withstand It is the owner's and user's responsibility to determine suitability
before failure. of a product for any particular use. Check all applicable industry,
trade association, federal, state and local regulations. Read all
Working Load Limit (WLL) operating instructions and warnings carefully.
The maximum load a component or assembly should be All ratings shown in this brochure are based on the product
subjected to during routine use. being new, and used in normal environmental conditions.
Special consideration must be given to item selection when
Rated Load Capacity unusual conditions can be expected. Particular caution should
Ratings are generally established and/or regulated by industry be exercised to avoid exposing the product to sharp edges,
or legislative standards and may vary from industry to industry. acids, alkalis and temperatures above 194 F.
The working load limit rating (WLL) is established by Federal Products are subjected to age, wear, and deterioration, all
DOT Standards at 1/3 of the Breaking Strength of the assembly. of which cause a reduction in the product's breaking strength
capacity. We recommend that all products be regularly
Note: All strengths referenced in this brochure unless noted, inspected. Any worn, deformed, misused or overloaded
are based on a straight pull application. products should be replaced immediately.

Remember! The component with the lowest breaking strength

capacity in the entire restraint system will determine its strength.
Each component of the entire system plays an important part in
restraining cargo. It is important that tiedowns be attached to
anchorage that are of sufficient strength to properly secure the
load. For example, if one anchors a standard web binder
assembly with a rated WLL of 5,000 lbs. to a device with a
WLL of 1,000 lbs., then that system is only as good as the
anchorage and would be limited to a 1,000 lbs. capacity WLL.

The purpose of this brochure is to assist our customers and users in the selection of cargo restraint products suitable for
their specific applications. Because we continuously strive to offer new and improved products, part numbers and
specifications are subject to change. Please contact your Ancra representative or our customer service department for
any new information.

Warranty
All Ancra International LLC products are warranted to be free from defect in material or workmanship for a period of three (3) months
from date of shipment. During this period Ancra International LLC will at its option repair or replace without charge any products or
part thereof found to be defective in material or workmanship. This warranty does not extend to any product which has been subject
to misuse, abuse, negligence, accident, alteration or unauthorized repair.

Defective products must be returned to Ancra International LLC within the above period, transportation prepaid. Ancra will bear the
cost of return transportation. Contact Customer Service for details.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL ANCRA
INTERNATIONAL LLC BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS OF VEHICLE, CARGO
OR PROFITS.

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Industry Standards
Ancra has provided the following information as a service to our • Synthetic web tiedown assemblies shall not be dragged on
customers as well as end-users. This information is intended to floor, ground, or over an abrasive surface.
promote the safe and informed sales and use of our products. • Synthetic web tiedown shall not be tied in knots, or joined by
knotting.
SYNTHETIC WEB TIEDOWNS SHALL BE USED IN ACCOR- • Synthetic web tiedowns shall not be pulled from under loads
DANCE WITH ALL STATE, FEDERAL, PROVINCIAL, LOCAL if the load is resting on the tiedown.
AND INDUSTRY REGULATIONS, AS APPLICABLE. • Synthetic web tiedowns shall always be protected from being
cut by sharp corners, sharp edges, protrusions or abrasive
U.S. Department of Transportation regulations subchapter B- surfaces.
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, 49 CFR, Part 393, Paragraph • The opening in fittings shall have the required shape and size
393.102(b) requires that: “The aggregate working load limit of to insure that the fitting will sit properly in the vehicle anchorage
the tiedown assemblies used to secure an article against move- or other attachments. If the anchorage is inadequate to sup-
ment in any direction must be at least 1/2 times the weight of port the rating of the synthetic web tiedown assembly, then the
that article.” load rating will be limited to the strength of the anchorage.
• Synthetic web tiedowns shall not be used for lifting or towing.
It is the responsibility of the user to determine the proper Working This includes raising, lowering and suspending.
Load Limit (WLL) requirement for specific applications. User • Before operating any tiedown assembly, the user shall secure
shall consult vehicle manufacturer for anchorage strength rating. his footing to prevent slipping or falling.
• In freezing temperatures caution shall be exercised when
An example using this regulation follows: operating frozen tiedown assemblies.
• Determine the number of synthetic web tiedowns required • A minimum of two (2) wraps of webbing shall be on the
when using the Working Load Limit (WLL) value marked on winch or ratchet buckle mandrel. Caution: Excessive wraps
the synthetic web tiedown assembly. of webbing on the mandrel will reduce the working load limit
• Weight of article being secured is 24,000 LB (10,910 KG). of the winch or ratchet buckle.
• Working Load Limit of the 3-inch synthetic web tiedown is
4,000 LB (1,820 kg) as marked on the label. When tightening or loosening winches, always maintain a
• Required Aggregate WLL firm grip on the winch bar. Never release a winch bar without
1/2 x 24,000 LB (Article Weight) = 12,000 LBS (5,455 KG) checking the pawl to ensure that it is fully engaged between
• Minimum number of tiedowns ratchet teeth. Releasing a winch bar without the pawl being
12,000 LBS 4 4,000 LB (WLL of tiedown) = 3 tiedowns properly engaged can cause serious injury to the user or
bystanders. The use of a slip resistant handle winch bar specifi-
In this example, a minimum of 3 synthetic web tiedowns are cally designed to tighten or loosen winches is recommended.
required to secure the article, based only on the weight of Only winch bars designed to be used with winches shall be
the article. used to tension and release the tiedown.

Factors to be considered when determining the number and “Cheater Bars” (“extenders”) shall not be used with winch bars.
location of synthetic web tiedowns, as specified by state, User shall stand clear (to one side) of the winch bar handle
federal, provincial, local and industry regulations are: during operation, in case the winch bar slips. The tip of the
• Article weight winch bar shall be inserted through both holes in the end cap
• Configuration of load to be secured (pipe, coil, equipment, to prevent the winch bar from “slipping out” and overloading
stacking, etc.) the tip and or end cap.
• Number of tiers
• Length of load to be secured Synthetic web tiedowns shall be used, checked and adjusted
• WLL of synthetic web tiedowns during the transportation of cargo per applicable federal, state,
• Stakes, blocking and bracing provincial, local and industry regulations.
• Tension in the synthetic tiedown shall never exceed the WLL
strength rating of anchorage. Care
• Any other factors that may affect safe securement of the load Environments in which synthetic web tiedowns are continuously
during normal and emergency conditions. exposed to ultra-violet sunlight can affect the strength in varying
degrees, ranging from slight to total degradation.
Operating Guidelines • Store in a clean, dry location out of direct sunlight.
This section provides recommended guidelines for the use, • Avoid exposure to acids, alkalis or temperatures in excess
care, and inspection of synthetic web tiedowns. of 194°F.

Use Inspection
• Inspect tiedowns before each use, see Out-Of-Service Criteria. Inspect before each use. Do not use synthetic web tiedowns
• Synthetic web tiedown assemblies shall not be loaded in that have excessive wear, cuts, abrasion or which have any
excess of their Working Load Limit (WLL). other defect that should cause it to be pulled from service.
• Synthetic web tiedown shall be attached to provide control of See Out-Of-Service Criteria on page 11.
load and positioned in accordance with applicable regulations.

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Out-Of-Service Criteria (Replacement)

Criteria for placing vehicles out of service at roadside inspections have been established jointly by the
U.S. Department of Transportation and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and took effect April 1,
1996. A vehicle will be placed out of service if 25% or more of its tiedowns are loose or missing, or are
defective. Synthetic web tiedowns shall be removed from service if any of the following are visible.

Excessive abrasive wear Melting or charring of the tiedown, or

weld splatter on the tiedown

Chemical burns Holes, tears, cuts, snags

Tear in webbing or fitting Broken or worn stitching in load

bearing sew patterns

Informed Sources
U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA)
Administration (FHWA) Website: www.scranet.org
Website: www.fhwa.dot.gov
Truck Trailer Manufacturing Association (TTMA)
California Highway Patrol (CHP) Title 13 Website: www.ttma.org
Website: www.chp.ca.gov
Canada
Web Sling & Tiedown Association (WSTDA) The Ministry of Transportation in each Province
Website: www.wstda.com Website: www.mto.gov.on.ca

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSN) Mexico

Website: www.cvsa.org Dir. General de Transporte Terresta SubDirector de
Inspection del Transporte

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