# Tie-down straps

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Before departure, the driver pulls tie-down straps tight — skipping this step risks shifting cargo, product damage, and serious traffic incidents.

Before departure, the driver pulls tie-down straps tight — skipping this step risks shifting cargo, product damage, and serious traffic incidents. These adjustable lashing devices, fitted with ratchet or cam-buckle tensioners and made from polyester or nylon webbing, secure loads to flatbeds and platform vehicles while delivering a defined, measurable pre-tension force. They are a standard component of cargo securing practice in road, rail, and combined transport, and must be selected by matching their lashing capacity (LC) to the load weight and transport conditions. Compared to steel chains, they offer greater flexibility and protect sensitive surfaces; compared to basic bungee cords or rope, they provide a controlled and verifiable restraint force. In European road transport, their specification and use are governed by the EN 12195 standard series.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tie-down_strap](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tie-down_strap)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Tie-down straps |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 127 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tie-down_strap |

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