Ratchet or Buckle Straps to Secure Luggage to Commuter Train

Updated 07/20/2015 | Published 07/17/2015

Question:

My group is looking for a retractable strap that can be installed on our commuter trains for customers to use to strap down luggage that they may be traveling with. Is there a specific type that you may be able to recommend? Additionally, I saw that the installing consists of two bolts and two washers, do you have calculations for the durability and amount of stress this can hold? Thank you.

asked by: ANTONIO

Expert Reply:

We do not have straps that are specifically designed for your application, but my contact at Cargo Buckle recommended going with retractable ratchet straps like CargoBuckle Mini G3 Retractable Ratchet Straps # IMF18816. These have a break strength of 2000 lbs (also the amount of stress they can hold) and a safe working load limit of 667 lbs, to secure luggage.

expert reply by: Chris O