Buckles are one of the most important components of any strapping system. They are used to join two pieces of strapping together and come in a variety of different sizes and styles. The most common types of buckles are cam, ratchet, and friction. In this article, we will be discussing the 7 different types of strapping buckles and their uses. By the end, you should have a good understanding of the different types of buckles and their strengths and weaknesses.
- Cam Buckles:
Cam buckles are often used in packaging applications where there is a need for minimal tension at both ends of the strap material. These buckles work by using a cam mechanism that rotates into position when you pull down on it. Once released from tension, the cam rotates back into its original position automatically creating less wear on your strap material than other types of buckles would create over time.
- Ratchet Buckles:
Ratchet buckles are used in a wide range of applications including shipping containers, pallets, and heavy machinery. These buckles are typically made from steel or aluminium but can also be found in plastic or nylon. Ratchet buckles have been used for years because they are extremely strong and reliable. They can withstand a tremendous amount of weight without breaking like other buckle types such as friction or roller buckles which tend to break under pressure.
- Roller Buckles:
Roller buckles are used for applications where there is no tension on the strap at all times. Roller buckles consist of a pinching mechanism that rolls over a groove in the strap to create an interlocking connection between two pieces of material.
These buckles do not have any moving parts or force applied to them during use which makes them ideal for situations where there is not much tension on the strap. Roller buckles also provide a nice aesthetic look when used with webbing because they do not leave holes like other types of buckles do when being used with plastic webbing material like polypropylene (PP).
- Side Release Buckles:
Side-release buckles are used for securing loads with straps that have an attachment point on one end only. These buckles allow you to quickly detach your cargo from your vehicle without having to undo any other components first (like you would with a cam buckle). They can also be used as an alternative to cam buckles if you don’t want the hassle of having to thread your strap through multiple holes before securing it down properly.
- Slide Buckles:
Slide buckles are very similar to side-release buckles but with one key difference: they do not require any tools to install or remove them from your strapping system!
They are often used when high-speed applications require fast-paced changes or if your product needs to be removed or installed quickly during production runs (such as with an assembly line). The only drawback is that slide buckles cannot be reused once removed from your strapping system; however, they can still save time by allowing for quick installation/removal without requiring any tools!
- Tie Buckles:
Tie buckles are the most common type of buckle used in strapping applications. They consist of a loop or eyelet on one end, with a metal shaft that slides through the loop or eyelet.
The most common style is the swivel tie buckle, which has a swivel head that allows for easy adjusting and removal. Tie buckles can be used for most types of strapping, but are best suited for light-duty applications such as bundling or bundling loads.
- Snap Buckles:
Snap buckles are one of the most popular types of strapping buckles available on the market today. Snap buckles make it easy to open the buckle with one hand while keeping both hands free for other tasks such as driving or moving boxes around. This makes them perfect for use in industrial applications where safety is paramount.
