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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: matt on October 03, 2008, 02:19:39 pm

Title: ratchet straps
Post by: matt on October 03, 2008, 02:19:39 pm: what size straps are you using to secure your tank ? ? ? ?

5 ton

8 ton

10 ton

so what you using ? ? ? ? and with what size tank ? ? ? ?

please note, you need not reply, get a cage, get a proper system installed by XXX etc etc
Title: Re: ratchet straps
Post by: Ian Lancaster on October 03, 2008, 02:53:15 pm: We use two 5 ton straps per tank. Important bit is to make sure they're anchored firmly to the chassis - the anchor points should be a lot stronger than the straps.
Title: Re: ratchet straps
Post by: gary999 on October 03, 2008, 03:16:40 pm: 5 ton ratchet straps,strapping is proof tested 6-1 and the weak points
the claw hooks or deltas are rated 2-1 plenty safe if fitted correctly

and ive only 250 ltr tank :)
Title: Re: ratchet straps
Post by: d s windowcleaning on October 03, 2008, 03:58:53 pm: 5 tonne for me with a 400 ltr flat tank ive allso got 6 anchor points made up that are bolted through the floor with spreader plates underneath .
Title: Re: ratchet straps
Post by: matt on October 03, 2008, 04:02:11 pm: cheers folks

ive got a mate who builds FIA approved roll cages , he is busy at the mo though
Title: Re: ratchet straps
Post by: Jeff Brimble on October 03, 2008, 06:56:28 pm: How do you fix strap points to monocoque vans that dont have a subframe/chasis ?
Title: Re: ratchet straps
Post by: matt on October 03, 2008, 07:27:58 pm: Quote from: The Electric Window Cleaner on October 03, 2008, 06:56:28 pm
How do you fix strap points to monocoque vans that dont have a subframe/chasis ?

ive checked under the berlingo and it has rails, these have holes in them at certain points, im planning to put them though that ;)