How to tell you ratchet straps L.C rating
G’day folks, this isn’t exactly rocket science but it is handy and a little bit cool. So you bought a ratchet strap and now you’re not sure what it’s load capacity is (L.C.)… Handy tip: How many rows of black stitching are there running down the strap? Every line of …
Read More3 reasons to custom brand your load restraint equipment.
3 Reasons to custom brand your load restraint equipment. Short and sweet, here are the three reasons why getting your load restraint equipment custom branded might be a saving for you. Increase brand awareness. Enable you to determine ownership of your equipment Reduce theft.
Read More4 ways to reduce load restraint spend in big & small fleets
1. Custom brand your equipment. This can be done via a couple of methods. Brand your load angles and ratchet straps etc, using a stencil or ordering them with branding permanently on the equipment. Paint parts of your equipment a signature colour. Hooks, handles etc. 2. Have a designated location …
Read MoreShoutout: Craig Arthur Transport
Shoutout to Craig Arthur from Craig Arthur Transport! We greatly appreciate your support and the mentality of supporting Aussie manufactures, and keeping the economy moving during Covid! We hope you enjoy the free drum restraint bar. When you want your loads delivered in good shape, think Tegral.
Read MoreDrum Restraint… How do you do it?
What is the best way to restrain a drum? Well, we all know there are lots of ways not to. Being round, its always a struggle trying to get a strap to stay on top and then there’s always the risk of the drum moving and the strap coming off …
Read MoreDid you know?
Did you know we can supply friction mat cut to custom sizes. These strips were heading down the south coast where they were going to help secure loads of precast concrete parts. Along with some pull down ratchet straps and strap angles, this transport companies load’s are ready to go. …
Read MoreMade Right Here… In Australia.
Did you know that a lot of the products we sell are made right here in our factory here in Australia. For instance we machine the Drum bars in our work shop and have total control of the design and quality control. Below is a short video showing a drum …
Read MoreFY2022 Pricebooks ready to go!
The first batch of the FY2022 Pricebooks have just arrived and are ready to be sent out. We will be posting them out at the start of July, Let us know if you want a copy at sales@buchs.com.au
Read MorePull Down Ratchets in a Nutshell.
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Read MoreWhere To Find The Load Restraint Guide
Where do I find the load restraint guide? The load restraint guide can be found here: https://www.ntc.gov.au/sites/default/files/assets/files/Load-Restraint-Guide-2018.pdf This link is to a PDF copy of the 2018 Load Restraint Guide that is published by the National Transport Commission. Here you will find everything you need to make sure you comply …
Read MoreStaff Alice Springs Visit
One of the team just brought this sign back from Alice Springs, where she saw the National Road Transport Hall of Fame. Without Trucks Australia Stops, and we’re here to help the trucks keep moving. https://roadtransporthall.com/ – Interesting reading here on all the hardy men and women who keep Australia …
Read MoreWhat is the Difference Between Pre-tension and Lashing Capacity?
Lashing capacity is the lashing’s strength, which should be marked on the lashing. Pretension is the force of a lashing given by a tension mechanism. How do lashing capacity and pretension relate? It is important to note, that the lashing capacity of a webbing assembly does not equal the pretension …
Read MoreDifferent Types of Ratchet Straps
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Hook & Keeper Hook and Keeper tie-downs are the industry standard for ratchet straps. Fitted with a hook and keeper on both ratchet tail and strap, these straps undoubtedly provide the most acceptable load restraint solution. With the keeper innovation, there is minimized likelihood of declasping the ratchet, thereby …
Read MoreToll Roads – A Guide to Help Understand and Navigate the Toll Network.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What is a Toll Road? Toll roads subject their drivers to a small fee each use. By law, you must pay the charge when you drive on a toll road. How do I know which roads are tolled? Prior to entering a toll road, a sign will be visible with …
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