In the haulage industry, little things can make a big difference and there’s no better example of that than in the case of Snap Hooks. Snap hooks are the devices used to fasten cargo straps and rigging in place and while they may be small choosing the right ones can save your business large amounts of money in the long run.

We all know that in the transport industry time is money and using the right kind of snap hooks can shave valuable seconds off each loading and unloading procedures – this time adds up over the course of a working day, and over the course of the weeks and months this can result in significant savings for your company.

Of course, you won’t make any savings at all if you choose the wrong hooks for the job so be sure to you do your research before you buy. Snap hooks come in various different shapes and sizes so ensure you choose ones that will fit your existing straps and rigging. You’ll also want to purchase snap hooks that are made of steel or a composite of steel and other materials this will guarantee they have a long life span and that they’ll be able to deal with strain and wear and tear.

Remember to always check the breaking strain of the snap hooks you buy too they won’t save you any money at all if they can’t take the weight of the loads you want them to handle.

A good place to find snap hooks and other load restraining equipment is the website of a company called GTF (http://www.gtf.co.uk/Snap-Hooks/View-all-products.html?vmi=1) who offer a range of snap hooks of different strengths and sizes.