Tie Downs and Their Many Uses
Tie downs are an important tool in warehouse operations to prevent equipment from being damaged or going astray in large warehouses or storage units. A tie down harness is a common fastening device used to hold down heavy equipment or cargo during transportation. Tie downs straps are basically outfitted with extra tie downs hardware along with webbing. Most often these fastening devices are used on trucks, but there are also tie downs for standard utility vehicles that come equipped with them. Tie downs can be classified as soft, hard or spring based. Tie downs of the hard type are made up of heavy gauge nylon coated with epoxy powder to provide added strength and durability against heavy loads. This type of tie downs has more secure fastening options than soft versions because of the extra durability and strength provided. Spring type ties downs have extra durability and long wear options and they are commonly used for light duty applications like cargo securement. A spring bas...