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Ratchet tensioning buckle

25th June 1971, Page 57
25th June 1971
Page 57
Page 57, 25th June 1971 — Ratchet tensioning buckle
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To provide a greater degree of tension than the conventional load-restraint buckle, Package Control Ltd has added a ratchet control buckle to its Load-Lok cargo control system.

The new buckle is designed for use with either two-part or continuous webbing retaining straps on, for instance, platform vehicles, particularly where heavy irregular loads require a more rigid and stronger tie-down system to prevent movement in transit.

One retaining strap is fixed to the buckle, the other is threaded through the two central ratchet bars which rotate when the 27in. of webbing can be taken up under tension on the ratchet bars, which rotate when the handle of the buckle is raised and lowered. When the required tension is applied the handle is depressed and automatically locked.

To release, the safety catch is disengaged and the handle pushed down towards the webbing. Tensions of up to 1200113 can be applied with the buckle which has a minimum breaking strain of 55001b. It weighs 3Ib and accommodates webbing up to 2in. wide.

Individual parts are said to be replaceable so that a damaged component can be fitted; this also means that buckles do not have to be returned to the manufacturer—if the webbing straps need to be changed, the retaining pin is simply removed, slotted through the new sewn webbing and relocated. For large users this can reduce the number of buckles required.

Made by: Package Control Ltd, King's Road, Crowthorne, Berkshire.

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