Keeper HI-TEST Webbing
The heart of a tie-down and tow strap is its webbing and the webbing design must be specific to the job. The webbing used to lash a kayak to an automobile roof rack requires a different rated capacity, abrasion resistance and weave pattern than a heavy duty motorcycle/ATV tie-down. Likewise, a 10,000 lb. industrial ratchet tie-down has different requirements as well. Keeper’s commitment to providing only high quality, long lasting, value driven products requires that it design specific webbing to meet the demands for specific applications.
Keeper developed its HI-TEST webbing many years ago using 3 layers of high tenacity yarn to protect and provide strength. The face, back and edge layers provide the webbing with abrasion and weather protection and the center, or warp yarns, provide the strength. All HI-TEST webbing is tested for abrasion resistance using Federal Test Method #5309, required of all mil-spec webbing. The webbing is cycled over a steel hexagonal bar to simulate real life application. A tensile test is then conducted. All Keeper webbing passes an abrasion capacity requirement to ensure a long lasting product.