Load Securement

Load Securement | Holloway Ratchet Straps & Crosby LEBUS Binders

Load securement products serve a single, highly regulated purpose: immobilizing cargo on commercial vehicles during road transit. This equipment differs entirely from overhead lifting rigging. Ratchet straps, load binders, and transport chains hold cargo down against a trailer deck; they completely lack the dynamic safety factors required to suspend loads from a crane.

The governing regulation for cargo securement in the United States is FMCSA 49 CFR Part 393. Subpart I dictates the exact cargo securement requirements, including aggregate Working Load Limits (WLL), strap positioning rules, and the minimum number of tie-downs mandated for varying load lengths and weights.

Holloway Houston equips flatbed operators, freight carriers, and industrial rigging shops with fully compliant hardware. Because we manufacture the Holloway strap line in-house and distribute Crosby LEBUS and Van Beest hardware directly, you gain a single, expert source for your entire transportation fleet.

Types of Load Securement Products

1. Ratchet Straps and Tie-Downs (Holloway)

Holloway Houston manufactures the Holloway strap line using heavy-duty, heat-dyed green polyester webbing.

• 1-Inch Straps (1,400 lbs WLL): Outfitted with vinyl S-hooks for lighter cargo and utility trailers.
• 2-Inch Straps (3,335-4,000 lbs WLL): The flatbed standard. Available with flat hooks, flat snap hooks, or double J-wire hooks to match specific trailer anchor rails and D-rings.
• 4-Inch Straps (4,000 – 6,600 lbs WLL): High-capacity webbing designed for massive payloads, utilizing flat hooks or heavy-duty double J-hooks. Lengths scale up to 50 feet.

2. Ratchet Load Binders (Crosby LEBUS)

Crosby LEBUS L-140 series ratchet binders secure Grade 70 or Grade 80 transport chain. The ratchet mechanism applies progressive, controlled tension to clamp the chain assembly tightly against the load.

• Models: R-7 (8,800 lbs WLL), R-A (15,000 lbs WLL), and R-C (16,000 lbs WLL). The R-10 binder (without links) rounds out the high-end capacity.

3. Lever Load Binders (Crosby LEBUS)

The LEBUS L-150 series features lever-style binders. Rather than a ratcheting gear, the operator swings the handle through an arc to apply tension in a single, rapid throw. Flatbed operators often prefer lever binders for their application speed.

• Models: L-150 7-12 Snubbing Lever (5,400 lbs WLL), L-150 A-12 Snubbing Lever (9,200 lbs WLL), and L-150 C-1 Lever (13,000 lbs WLL).

4. Winchline Tail Chain (Crosby LEBUS)

The L-180 series provides tail chain specifically for flatbed winch applications. Spanning four models, capacities range from 13,000 lbs up to an extreme 72,300 lbs WLL (L-180 467) to manage heavy cargo securement on specialized, oversized freight.

5. Van Beest Green Pin Load Binders

The Van Beest Green Pin P-7180 Tycan Ratchet Load Binder brings Dutch-engineered, Grade 100 compatibility to the catalog. Rated at 16 metric tons (approx. 35,274 lbs WLL), this mechanism handles Grade 100 chain—a massive step up in tensile capacity from standard Grade 70 transport chain.

Capacity and Hardware Matrix

Match your hardware to your payload weight and trailer anchor type.

Holloway Ratchet Strap WLL Reference:

• 1" Straps: 1,400 lbs WLL | Vinyl S-hook | 12', 15' lengths
• 2" Straps: 4,000 lbs WLL | Flat Hook | 10', 27', 30' lengths
• 2" Straps: 3,335 lbs WLL | Flat Snap Hook | 10', 27', 30' lengths
• 2" Straps: 4,000 lbs WLL | Double J-Hook | 20', 27', 30' lengths
• 4" Straps: 4,000 lbs WLL | Flat Hook | 20', 27', 30', 50' lengths
• 4" Straps: 6,600 lbs WLL | Double J-Hook | 20', 27', 30', 50' lengths

Crosby LEBUS Binder WLL Reference:

• L-150 7-12 Lever: 5,400 lbs WLL
• L-140 R-7 Ratchet: 8,800 lbs WLL
• L-150 A-12 Lever: 9,200 lbs WLL
• L-140 R-A Ratchet: 15,000 lbs WLL
• L-140 R-C Ratchet: 16,000 lbs WLL

Applications by Carrier Type and Cargo

• Flatbed and Step-Deck Transport: The standard securement method for hauling machinery, structural steel, and palletized building materials. FMCSA dictates the exact number of tie-downs required based on load length and weight.
• Heavy Haul and Oversized Loads: Winchline tail chains and extreme-WLL load binders manage the massive forces generated by transformers, pressure vessels, and oversized industrial components.
• Construction Equipment Delivery: Moving dozers, excavators, and crawler cranes on lowboy trailers requires heavy-duty transport chain and binders rated to match the machinery's immense weight.
• Steel and Plate Transport: Steel service centers utilize Holloway 4-inch straps and edge protectors to lock down shifting stacks of plate, I-beams, and bar stock.
• Oil & Gas Field Equipment: Securing drill pipe, wellheads, and heavy production equipment for transit across rough, unpaved lease roads.

Safety, Compliance, and Awareness

Operating commercial vehicles requires absolute adherence to FMCSA 49 CFR Part 393 Subpart I.

1. Aggregate WLL: The WLL printed on your ratchet straps and load binders represents the manufacturer's rated limit.
2. Webbing Degradation: Polyester webbing suffers from UV exposure, chemical spills, and edge cutting.
3. Hardware Deformation: Inspect load binder hooks and transport chain links before every trip.
4. Chain Grade Matching: Grade 70 stands as the FMCSA standard for transport chain.
5. No Overhead Lifting: Tie-downs and load binders are engineered for static downward tension.

Complete Your Transport and Rigging Setup

• Wire Rope Slings
• Chain Slings
• Rigging Shackles
• Hooks and Lifting Hardware

Need Fleet Quantities or Custom Straps?

Because we manufacture the Holloway line directly in Houston, we fulfill bulk fleet orders, custom strap lengths, and massive hardware requests rapidly. Call our securement specialists at 1-888-496-4700 to equip your transport operations today.