The Flatbed Starter Kit for Steel Hauling provides everything needed to begin securing and protecting steel and other metal products on flatbed trailers from moisture, road debris, and grime. This bundle includes Steel Tarps, Grade 70 Transport Chains, Corner Protectors, Rubber Tarp Straps, Load Straps, and more!

One of the biggest risks for flatbed operators transporting metal products is exposure to moisture and during the winter months exposure to road salt that can cause damage or even destroy certain types of steel and metal material. This can lead to rejected loads, costly insurance claims, or even loss of repeat business.

Heavy Duty Steel Tarps are made from 18 oz Heavy Duty PVC-coated material that is waterproof, durable, and specifically designed to protect your load from outside elements while on the road. 18 oz PVC material is made from a 1000×1000 denier base material and offers the highest protection and durability against sharp edges.

Kit Includes:
(2) – 16’ x 27’ Heavy Duty Steel Tarp – This steel tarp measures 16 feet wide and 27 feet long and weighs approximately 74 lbs per tarp. This tarp is made from our heavy-duty 18 oz PVC coated material which adds additional protection and durability to ensure your cargo is protected and your tarp has a longer product lifespan. Includes two rows of reinforced d-rings 24 inches apart for various securement points using rubber tarp straps to secure the tarp to the flatbed trailer. For complete coverage and protection of your load on 53-foot flatbed trailers it requires two steel tarps.

(8) – 5/16” x 20’ Grade 70 Transport Chain with Grab Hooks – Includes 20 feet of 5/16-inch G70 transport chain with grab hooks at the end of each chain. Every 7th chain link is stamped G70 so that you know what your chain is safely rated for and comply with the Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations for cargo control. This chain has a safe working load limit of 4,700 lbs per chain.

(8) – 5/16” x 3/8” Ratchet Load Binder – Included with our steel hauling flatbed kit is our 5/16” x 3/8” Load Binder that has a 5,400 lbs working load limit rating and is compatible with our 5/16” x 20’ transport chains with grab hooks. Ratchet Load Binders are much safer and easier to control than alternative lever binders.

(16) – Steel Corner Protectors – Steel corner protectors are made from steel and have an interior rubber lining to protect the metal you are securing from damage when tightening and to prevent tie-down straps from being cut from sharp metal edges.

(8) – Standard Duty Coil Racks – Coil racks are used with wood blocks to create a cradle to hold metal coils in place on flatbed trailers. Once in place, they can be secured using appropriate chains and straps.

(50) – 21-inch Rubber Tarp Straps – 21-inch rubber tarp straps are the most commonly used size of tarp straps used to secure flatbed tarps to the trailer for transport. Rubber tarp straps are made with both ends of the bungee using an “S” shaped hook that can quickly latch and secure steel tarps from the installed reinforced d rings along the steel tarp.

(6) – 4” x 30’ Winch Strap with Flat Hook – 4” x 30’ winch straps are the most commonly used type and length of flatbed straps on the market. They are made from heavy-duty 24,000 lbs webbing have an assembly working load limit rating of 5,400 lbs per strap and comply with DOT industry standards. Made from polyester tie-down webbing that has excellent durability and protection against moisture, mold, mildew, and direct sunlight that can cause damage to the webbing. This type of flatbed strap is tightened using installed winches along the rub rails of the flatbed trailer.

(4) – 2” x 30’ Ratchet Strap with Flat Hooks – 2” x 30’ ratchet straps with flat hooks are a great alternative to winch straps and are tightened using the included heavy-duty ratchet hardware. The flat hooks at both ends of the strap provide a wider surface area to ensure your load remains secured and are made from our heavy-duty 2-inch wide polyester webbing has a 12,000 lbs breaking strength and an assembly 3,335 lbs working load limit rating.

(12) – 4 Inch Plastic Corner Protectors – Plastic corner protectors protect tie-down webbing from sharp edges or corners that could damage tie-down straps.

(8) – 48” x 7” Rubber Coil Mat – Coil mats are placed underneath metal coils when loading to prevent the metal surfaces from scratching and moving out of place.

(1) – 36-inch Chrome Winch Bar – Provides added leverage and grip when tightening winch straps into place along the rub rails of the trailer.

(1) – Strap Winder – Makes rolling tie-down straps for storage quick and easy.

If you have any questions or need a custom flatbed tarp kit put together for your flatbed call our experts today at 800-444-0956 or by using our Contact Us page at the top of the website if you prefer communications via email.

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