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Nose tie-down straps

A custom product developed to solve a product storage problem.

about the project

Industrial Textiles: Engineered for Aircraft Safety

Nose Tie-Down Webbing Assembly. This product is used to secure an airplane on the tarmac during high winds or storage. The uplift on the wings can reach thousands of pounds. Sometimes Load-Testing is required to confirm the WLL (Working Load Limit). The load test photo shows the webbing assembly holding 8,400 LBS off of the ground for several minutes.

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project scope

Our Solution: Securing Aircraft with Precision Tie-Down Straps

Initially when a large plane is on the tarmac without the engine installed or in long-term storage, it can easily lift off the ground under certain wind conditions. With these custom straps, they hold down the nose of the airplane and prevent it from lifting off of the ground. They are used on some of the largest jet airplanes in the world. The straps are composed of webbing with a wear indicator stripe, a delta ring, shackles, and a ratchet to pull it tight. We provide a Certificate of Conformance with each shipment.

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Project Gallery: Inside the Craftsmanship of Aircraft Nose Tie-Down Straps

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Quality Materials: Premium Components for Industrial Durability

Quality materials are essential to a quality product, and we use only premium materials to create all of our custom industrial products. These straps are even equipped with a wear indicating thread.

Precision Craftsmanship: Ensuring Every Strap Meets Aircraft Safety Standards

Our fabric shop is comprised of teammates dedicated to sewing customer products. Their sharp focus and precison ensures quality results.

Unmatched Experience: 125 Years of Industrial Textile Excellence

In business for 125 years as of 2021, our experience in the industry is unmatched, and produces top-quality, reliable products.

testimonial

Our customers have been ordering these straps consistently since their first order for them in 2012. We created these custom straps specifically to solve customer problems.

Michael-Fuhrman

MICHAEL FUHRMAN
Salesperson

Frequently Asked Questions

What are nose tie-down straps used for?

Nose tie-down straps secure airplanes on the tarmac, preventing uplift caused by high winds or long-term storage conditions.

 

What is the Working Load Limit (WLL) for these straps?

The straps are load-tested to confirm their WLL. For instance, they have held up to 8,400 lbs off the ground during testing.

 

What materials are used in nose tie-down straps?

They are made from premium webbing with wear indicator stripes, delta rings, shackles, and ratchets for secure fastening.

 

Are certifications provided with the straps?

Yes, each shipment includes a Certificate of Conformance to ensure compliance with safety standards.

 

What makes these straps suitable for large jet airplanes?

The straps are custom-designed to handle the uplift forces from the wings of some of the largest jet airplanes in the world, ensuring they remain grounded during high winds or storage.

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