Ratchet Tie Downs are common used in Europe, North America, Australia and other countries.
1. Regarding the quality standards, most manufacturers follow below standards.
- EN12195-2, which is for European market, its safety factor is 2:1.
- WSTDA-T-A, which is for North American market, its safety factor is 3:1.
- AS/NZS 4380:2001, which is for Australian market, its safety factor is 2:1.
2. Regarding the color, European and Australian customers they use BLUE color more than other colors.
The North American customers they use YELLOW color more than other colors.
3. Regarding the end fitting, Australian customers they use SWAN hook mostly.
European customers they use double J hook mostly.
The North American customers they use J hook and Flat hook mostly.
