Strap twisting on a flatbed!

I was taught you did it to stop the straps from singing in the wind.

Just a single half twist.

 

if the load is flemsy and cant take alot of strap pressure i put a half twist on each side, also if the load is tall i will but a half twist on each side to keep the strap from singing in the wind.

as for shingles i always use edge protectors never had a problem with a singing strap..

gypsum not tarped i always put a half twist in the strap but you cant get that stuff real tight

 

A twisted strap is not as strong as one not twisted. This comes right from the strap manufacture and yes i have heard of dot giveing guys a hard time if a strap is twisted. This is why they make diffrent size edge protectors. If the product is flimsy get wider edge protectors or use some lumber on top to spread the pressue out.

 

i have hauled all sorts of stuff in my years and i never twist the strap and never had the strap signing in the wind. a twisted strap looks like crap and is not doing the job as a flat strap. the wll is compromised.

 

I always straighten them to flat but fact of matter is one-turn / half-turn is nowhere near as important as excellent edge-protection and visual-inspection + load-testing as at some point any strap will fail so weathering in combination with tight bends has to be watched with eagle eye

 

You are required to flip shingle packs so they are all secured by a strap. Yes they are easy to damage especially in the summer. I do not see how twisting straps keeps from damaging shingles. If anything it would be worse because you are making the strap surface area smaller and causing more pressure per square inch if the twist is crossing the edge. I only twist straps to keep from vibrating like when I am hauling a sea container. They will slice your straps in two very quickly. I carry shingle guards which are just edge guards the same length as the shingles and no problems.

 

I twist my straps if they are on something with a long distance between points of contact and also anything square like a container or large crate. I do not like them fluttering in the wind. I will usually keep them straight but if I look in the mirror and it's flapping in the wind then I will put a twist in it.

 

I'm sorry but I call total BS here. I have hauled many things as well and I can bet you that everyone on here has as well and all have had straps that were "singing" or flapping in the wind. It can't be helped and does not matter how tight you make them.

For example, I hauled a crate today that was 7' tall. I had the strap perfectly straight and flat and also tightened to the max (I stood on the bar and it would not go anymore and I'm 195 lbs) and at 30mph it was twisting in the wind.

Maybe you have a large condo sleeper and can't see them in your mirrors but I gurrantee there were some loads where they were singing.

And as for the WLL being compromised, please explain that one to me?? The strap has not changed. The material it's made of is still the same and the only way the WLL is affected is if it has a cut. The strap is a strap no matter if you twist it or roll it up, it breaks at the same point.

 

According to Kinedyne the WLL is compromised when twisting a strap:

http://www.trucknews.com/news/load-securement-take-a-load-off-your-mind/1000995494/

I previously didn't think it mattered either.

 

Im with SHC and NWMAXI on this one. An overseas can will always have your straps flapping and singing in the wind unless you put the twists on the straps, I dont care how tight you make it. Also I have hauled lots of drywall and you cannot just simply tighten the load another click as it will bust up the drywall as well as a vibrating strap. Yes I use hard black plastic corner protectors made for hauling drywall and you still need the twists and you cannot drive that load like a wild man otherwise it will slide all around.