A 21-inch Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) rubber tarp strap maintains a safe working load (SWL) capacity of 40 to 55 pounds in sub-zero environments down to -40°F (-40°C). The maximum secure elongation length at this extreme temperature threshold is 31.5 inches, strictly representing a 150% stretch ratio to prevent catastrophic tensile failure.Molecular Thermodynamics of EPDM in Sub-Zero Operational EnvironmentsStandard commercial tarp straps rely heavily on the base polymer chain to dic