There are multiple options for both hooks and fittings that can be attached to the end of a strap assembly. Each one serves a specific purpose and can be applied to many situations.
The overall rating of a complete Strap Assembly relies on the component with the lowest Lashing Capacity. Take, for example, a 50mm Strap with an S Hook. The strap may be 2500kg L/C but the Hook is only rated at 550kg L/C. Therefore, the rating of the entire assembly can only be rated at 550kg Lashing Capacity.
Hook & Keeper
When using both the Hook & Keeper together as one single unit the items combined Lashing Capacity is much higher than simply using the individual item. For example, when only using a 50mm Hook, the L/C is roughly half of the capacity as it is if using them together.
Single Hook & S Hook
Single hooks are used when it is not suitable or necessary to have a high Lashing Capacity. Generally, single hooks have a low to mid range L/C. Single hooks can be used on Overcentre Buckle Assemblies that tie the tautliner curtain down onto the truck to stop it from blowing in the wind.
Various other Hooks & Fittings can be attached to the end of an assembly for the purpose of restraint. Some work with particular track types or can be used as an anchor point.
F Track Fittings are used when F Track is mounted in either the wall or floor of a trailer. F Track is the track that has the round hole with a keyhole type cut out. The fittings that go into F Track are generally inserted then twisted to lock in place. There are 2 main fittings used for F Track. The F Track Hook and the F Track Fittings.
The F Track Hook is simply a hook designed to be shallow enough to fit into the F Track hole without touching the wall or floor the track is mounted to.
As it just hooks in, it is easily mounted and dismounted.
F Track Fittings are designed to lock into the F Track hole by using the keyhole cut out in the hole and then twisting into place. This securely locks the assembly into place. There are 2 types of these fittings.
• The F Track Fittings can be used as a single unit but more commonly a pair.
As ANC Distributions has their manufacturing room based at Head Office in Melbourne, Victoria, we can manufacture just about any combination of assembly with Hooks And Fittings. If you have a requirement such as a 35mm x 25mtr Ratchet Assembly with a F Track Hook on one end and a Hook & Keeper the other end, we can manufacture it.