CUSTOMER SERVICE
Can I return my order?
At Metaltis, you have a 14-day period to consider your purchase before initiating a return. The customer is responsible for covering the shipping costs for returning the product. However, if the return is due to an incorrect delivery, Metaltis will cover...
Is a label obliged for round slings and what needs to be mentioned on a label?
Safety always comes first! That’s why all Loop straps get a blue stitched on (blue indicates a product made from polyester). Never use a tie down strap without label and check the next, indelible, mentions:-Name of the fabricant
Land of heritage...
METALTIS LEXICON
What does breaking strength (BS) mean? (ratchets)
The breaking strength is the maximum stress, expressed in kilograms, that a material can withstand without breaking. The numerical value of the breaking strength must always be twice the numerical value of the lashing capacity (LC), expressed in daN.
What is the working load limit or WLL? (lifting slings/round slings)
The term WLL stands for Working Load Limit, which refers to the maximum permitted load that can be lifted in a straight pull using means such as lifting slings and round slings. The WLL is expressed in metric tons and varies according to the lifting ...
ANTI-SLIP MATS
What are the advantages of anti-slip mats?
Increase safety:
Anti-slip mats are essential for increasing safety when transporting loads. The friction between the cargo and the load bed plays a critical role in securing your loads safely. By using an anti-skid mat, you can significantly increase...
What are anti-slip mats used for?
Anti-slip mats, anti-slip stripes, and anti-slip tiles are used to prevent cargo from sliding in the load bed and between loads. Anti-slip mats are standard equipment for load securing and professional transportation, including road, rail, air, and sea...
ROUND SLINGS
Is it mandatory to have a label on my round slings?
Safety always comes first. That is why all round slings are required to have a readable blue label sewn on (blue always indicates a product made of polyester). Never use round slings without a label and make sure it contains the following indelible information...
How do I know the working load limit of my round slings?
1. According to the European color coding, each WLL (Working Load Limit) for round slings is assigned a fixed color, regardless of the manufacturer.
• WLL 1 ton = purple/violet
• WLL 2 ton = green
• WLL 3 ton = yellow
• WLL 4 ton = gray
• WLL 5 ...
LIFTING SLINGS
What is the working load limit or WLL? (lifting slings/round slings)
The term WLL stands for Working Load Limit, which refers to the maximum permitted load that can be lifted in a straight pull using means such as lifting slings and round slings. The WLL is expressed in metric tons and varies according to the lifting ...
When purchasing lifting slings, what should I watch out for?
Use only lifting slings that have an identifiable label with an indelible indication of:
the name of the manufacturer
country of origin
type of certification
working load limit (WLL)
safety factor (7)
production date
serial number
length
...
RATCHETS
Am I allowed to tighten a ratchet using a tool?
No. Tensioning devices should only be tightened by hand. Your lashing device is designed for a manual force of 50 daN (20 daN for strap widths of 25 mm). If you increase the leverage of your ratchet, for example, by using a bar, you also increase the...
How do I use a ratchet?
Download the manual here for the correct use of lashing straps and ratchets
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TIE-DOWN STRAPS
How do I use a lashing strap?
Download the manual here for the correct use of lashing straps and tensioners.
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How do I calculate the amount of lashing straps needed? (with and without an anti-slip mat)
During transportation, forces act on the load, especially during braking. As much as 80% of the weight of the load moves forward during braking. 50% of the weight breaks out to the left, right, and rear. An anti-slip mat (with a coefficient of friction...
TOW STRAPS
How do I attach the tow rope to my car ?
Before you start towing, always read your vehicle's instruction manual.
Check that your tow rope is not damaged. If damaged, safety cannot be guaranteed.
Check your car's instruction book where the proper attachment points for the tow rope are located...
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