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English translation: ratchet strap


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11:40 Feb 24, 2010
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Tech/Engineering - Engineering (general)
English term or phrase: racket strap
Ensure trafo is secured using *racket strap* – check condition of strap before use.

This comes from a Method Statement on transporting transformers from store to site where they are installed on poles. The racket strap is used to secure a trafo to a vehicle.

In this context would a racket strap be a piece of rubber or what?

Thank you!
Tomasz Kościuczuk
Poland
Local time: 21:58
English translation:ratchet strap
Explanation:
I'm almost certain they mean a ratchet strap, which is a special type of nylon webbing strap. It hasa buckle that you slip the loose end of the strap through, and then you pump a lever on the buckle to tighten it up all the way. There's a quick release to then release tension.

http://www.uscargocontrol.com/ratchetstrap2x30wwirehookskeep...
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Kathryn Litherland
United States
Local time: 15:58
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4 +2ratchet strap
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ratchet strap


Explanation:
I'm almost certain they mean a ratchet strap, which is a special type of nylon webbing strap. It hasa buckle that you slip the loose end of the strap through, and then you pump a lever on the buckle to tighten it up all the way. There's a quick release to then release tension.

http://www.uscargocontrol.com/ratchetstrap2x30wwirehookskeep...

Kathryn Litherland
United States
Local time: 15:58
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agree  Jonathan MacKerron: good chance that it's either 'ratchet' or 'bracket'
1 hr
agree  jccantrell: "Ratchet" was my first thought, too, but "bracket" would fit.
3 hrs
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