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Securement Question

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Hurst, May 6, 2016.

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  1. May 7, 2016 #51
    Blackshack46

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  3. May 7, 2016 #52
    Hurst

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    Not defensive. The question mark indicates that I too.. asked a question.

    You stated that I used 2 chains.. when thats not what I said. I was stating for the record... 4 chains and 4 binders were used.

    Sorry if you felt I was being defensive. I dont think I really need to defend anything here. Everything is out in the open. I've exposed everything for you guys to critique. Negative or positive.. I've agreed to accept it all.

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  4. May 7, 2016 #53
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    I thought 900 seemed lite but I got sidetracked and forgot to ask. The batteries probably weigh more than 900.
     
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  5. May 7, 2016 #54
    Hurst

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    BOL says 900lbs. But looking up specs.. yes you are correct.

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  7. May 7, 2016 #55
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  8. May 7, 2016 #56
    Blackshack46

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    I asked this, thought you ignored it. So in shame I retracted it.

    Hurst, hope you don't mind.

    Have a question for you and all your flatbed buddies. Don't want to start a new thread that may get lost and unseen.

    When you guys twist the straps to stop the slapping, does that reduce the strength of the strap them?

    I swear I was told that if you take a rope or the like and twist it or put bends it will lose its working load.

    Do you get the max rating with a flat laying strap?

    Thanks.
     
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  9. May 7, 2016 #57
    macavoy

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    Who said we are buddies with Hurst?
     
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  10. May 7, 2016 #58
    Blackshack46

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    Well, no names were mentioned so if he had any buddies, they can answer the question too.

    Are you a buddy of Hurst?
     
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  11. May 7, 2016 #59
    street beater

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    As long as its not twisted into a rope, no worries, i half twist anything over 4 feet tall, not illegal, no guitar strings, no slacking
     
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  12. May 7, 2016 #60
    Hurst

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    I dont have an answer other than twisting stops the slapping. I do not think a simple twist makes think any stronger or weaker.

    Ropes are made up of multiple smaller ropes or twine and they get their strength by braiding them together. In order for straps to gain the same kind of strength.. multiple straps would need to be braided together like rope. So no I do not believe there is anything to be gained from the twist.. other than aerodynamics.

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