Ok I have a question. Im going to use fake numbers here because im not really sure on what they are so im just useing them as an example. Most straps and what not will have a number like 15,000lbs and like a 5667lb work load limit. Ok im not really sure on what to say about that. Like is the 15000lb rateing a steady pull and the 5667 is like a yank? How does this work by any chance? I tried yahooing it and got nothing. Thank you!

Edit: Ok compltely forget those numbers. This link has the perfect example. 7500lb breaking strenght and 3750lb max vehicle weight. There is also more examples here. http://www.ericksonmfg.com/products/...eryStraps.html

 

Maybe these two sites will help.

Tow Straps & Hooks

Recovery straps - Proper Usage

 

the 15000 lb is the breaking limit of the strap and the work load limit is the SAFE limit, recomended by the manufacuter for safe use of their proudct. so lets say that your strap is rated at 15,000 lb and your work load limit is 10,000 lb, your strap is safe up to 10,000 but if needed you could probally use the strap to pull something 15,000 lb temproally, not for a long period of time. and when they say 15,000 lb max its really like 16 or 17,000

 

Sorry, Dident mean to put in the wrong section. Thank you guys I got it now. As long as I stay below the breaking strenght I should be fine.

 

You really would have to read the strap to determine what the numbers you are quoting relate to. Most straps won't carry their design limit (breaking load) on them, but rather, a lower, known safe limit for repetitive use. There are standards that require a certain safety factor (depending on end use) be used between the WLL and the design limit.

And you should always try to stay below the recommended WLL of a strap. If you think you are going to go over the WLL, toss another strap into the mix.