Protect cargo straps from sharp cormers

[MillWeld]

What's available for this? I deliver lumber from my sawmill to customers and the binding straps encounter sharp corners which over time may degrade the strap.

 

[mrmikey]

Here's a bunch Corner Protectors | Truck n Tow.com .....Mike

 

[yooper1]

I was cutting straps regularly on the stake pockets of my carry on trailer. Also where the strap would contact any 90 degree metal edge.

I took an old inner tube and cut it up and zip tied the tube around each end of the strap where it may contact sharp points. They are able to slide up and down the straps to where ever they are needed.

It does not look pretty but I haven't cut a strap all summer since using them.

I cut the tubes to approximate length and width of what I thought would work, took 2 pieces of the tube and then poked small holes on the edges of each piece and used the ties like thread to "sew" the 2 pieces together. Then I slipped the 2 pieces over the strap like a sock.

I found it easier to do it this way instead of leaving the tube larger or intact round wise because it was to large and round. They are just larger than the strap to allow sliding up or down and not too big to fall off the strap

 

[WM75Guy]

Here is one option. Priced by the foot.

Cordura Web Protective Wear Sleeve For 2'' Webbing 12'' Long [CORDURA 212] - $2.49 : Ratchet Straps, Tie Down Straps, E Track Tie Downs, Moving Blankets & Pads, Cargo Straps, U.S. Cargo Control

 

[Diamondpilot]

I bought 12 of these at TSC years ago. They work great. I have not threaded them though the straps, just lay them down where needed and tighten the strap up good.

TrucknTow - Corner Protector - 4" Plastic

Chris

 

[radman1]

I bought 12 of these at TSC years ago. They work great. I have not threaded them though the straps, just lay them down where needed and tighten the strap up good.

TrucknTow - Corner Protector - 4" Plastic

Chris

Exactly the same item I use. Most straps will fit through the slots on the protector and the strap holds the protector in place. But they still work well even if not through the slots.

 

[QRTRHRS]

The company I hauled pole barn materials for had a source for leather sleeves about a foot long. They were sized to fit snugly which kept them in place until the straps were tightened. They worked well for protecting cuts and chafing from sharp dressed corners.

 

[Soundguy]

i slip straps thru burlap, or old tube socks with toe cut out.. or pieces of fire hose, or slide cardboard or pieces of rubber matting or mud flap under them.

old carpet works good too.

I usually replace my straps after about 3 ys or if damaged. I keep them rotates so not all straps are going bad at once.

some straps are more sensitive to sunlight too.. so inspect frequently!

soundguy

 

[JB4310]

I have a few of these, you can't tell by the picture, but they are pretty thick, 3/8" so they can handle sharp edges.

http://www.awdirect.com/liftall-str...ps-3-1-2x12-pad/straps-sleeves-and-wear-pads/

JB

 

[powerstroke444e]

I bought 12 of these at TSC years ago. They work great. I have not threaded them though the straps, just lay them down where needed and tighten the strap up good.

TrucknTow - Corner Protector - 4" Plastic

Chris

That's what I use. The work great but I am always buy more as they will float out of truck bed.