5/16" Grade 70 Transport Chain & Binders

 
 

3/8" Grade 70 Transport Chain & Binders

 

1/2" Grade 70 Transport Chain & Binders

 

1/4" Chain Binders | Coil Racks

  • 1/4" Lever Chain Binders

    • Made to be used with 1/4" Grade 70 chain
    • Forged steel handle
    • Break strength 7,800 lbs
    • Working load limit 2,600 lbs
     
    1/4" Lever Binder EACH
    CB130 Call For Price
     
    1/4" Lever Binder 10 PACK
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    1/4" Ratchet Chain Binders

    • Made to be used with 1/4" Grade 70 chain
    • Forged steel handle
    • Break strength 7,800 lbs
    • Working load limit 2,600 lbs
    1/4" Ratchet Binder EACH
    CB135 Call For Price
     
    1/4" Ratchet Binder 10 PACK
    CB13510PACK Call For Price
     
  • Light Duty & Heavy Duty Coil Racks

    Coil Rack - Light Duty

    LDCOIL add to cart
    $6.95
     
    10 gauge steel, black painted finish. Use with wood blocks to create a cradle for securing the load.
    Overall Length: 33"
    Length between Chocks: 27.5"
    Chock Height: 2.8"
    Coil Rack Width: 2.7"

    Heavy Duty Coil Rack per ASTM A36

    HDCOIL add to cart
    $36.49
     
    1/4" sheet steel, black painted finish. ASTM A36 standards for new D.O.T. compliance.
    Span of Inner Ribs: 17"
    Span of Middle Ribs: 26.5"
    Span of Outer Ribs: 35"
    Overall Length: 40"
    Overall Width: 4"

    Friction Mat for Trailers

    COILMAT8x48 add to cart
    $11.49
     
    48" x 8" coil mat is used in conjunction with tie downs to prevent coils from sliding and slipping on a flatbed trailer during transit
 
 
 

Chain Binders & Transport Chains

When you are researching how to use chain binders you are going to see terms such as grade 70 transport chain, chain binders, chain extensions, ratchet binders, lever binders, load binders, log chain and more. Drums of chain are available as well as custom cut chain assemblies and chain tie downs. Each of these chains,straps and binders comes with a series of measurements that may need some explanation if you aren't familiar with how heavy chains are tested and rated.

Choosing a lever binder/ ratchet binder
When ordering lever binders or ratchet binders you will find that each size is determined with two measurements. There are two main grades of chain for tie-down applications, Grade 43 High Test Chain is used for stationary, non-transport tie downs and Grade 70 Transport Chain for objects being transported on a flatbed or other moving vehicle. Each binder can be used with either size of equipment chain for the appopriate applicaton, but since the different grades have different load limits each binder will be marked with the appropriate chain dimensions for both types of chain for proper performance. The first measurement (smaller) identifies the Grade 70 chain dimension, the second measurement (larger) identifies the Grade 43 chain size required.

Example: 5/16" - 3/8" Lever Binders; the 5/16" specifies the chain binder can be used with 5/16" Grade 70 Transport Chain or it can be used with 3/8" Grade 43 High Test Chain (logging chain.) Small load binders can technically be used for both 5/16" or 3/8" chain in either grade, but if you pair this lever binder with 3/8" Grade 70 transport chain the binder will be weaker than the chain, making the binder the weakest part of the assembly. If you are working with 3/8" Grade 70 chain, the best option would be to pair it with a 3/8" - 1/2" Chain Binder so that the chain and binder are equal strength. When choosing your grades of chain to go with binders, be sure to consider both specifications.

How is chain grade measured?
Chain grades are specified by ASTM standards that define the dimensional requirements and mechanical requirements that determine the proof of the steel, break force required, and elongation. The combination of these measures determines the load limit that each heavy duty chain can handle before risk of breakage. These factors are tested in a laboratory setting to ensure chain load capacity. Grade 43 chain, also known as High Test Chain, is a mid-grade cargo chain that with a working load limit of 5400 lbs for 1/2" chain. Grade 70, referred to as Transport Chain, is top level of heavy chain with a working load limit as high as 11,300 lbs of cargo for 1/2" chain.

Chain suppliers are required to clearly mark chain links with their grade in regular intervals along the truck chains. This is to ensure easy identification and promote safety. It is very important to use the right heavy duty chain for the load you are transporting and these rules are D.O.T. enforced. The most common latbed chains and binders are:
  • 5/16 grade 70 chain
  • 3/8 grade 70 chain
  • 1/2" grade 70 chain
  • Grade 70 chain hooks
  • Forged steel lever load binders
  • Forged steel ratchet load binder
When to use Grade 70 chain
When you need heavy chain to secure large loads grade 70 chain is the best choice. With the most efficient weight to strength ration that comes from drop forging and heat treating, this truck chain allows you peace of mind that your load will be secured in place against sudden stops or tight turns where another tansport chain could fail. Grade 70 chain and grade 70 chain hooks can be easily identified by their gold tone finish and the "G-70" stamped into the surface. Grade 70 chain strength is mandatory for auto transport chains, flatbed chains, heavy equipment chains, tractor tie downs, and logging applications. Shipping Notes for Semi Truck Chains
Please keep in mind that Chain Binders and Transport Chain are heavy. Shipping rates may be reduced when overall weight reaches 200 pounds. Please call for additional shipping options on large volume orders of transport chain or load binders. These grade 70 transport chains and load binders are high quality and only come in the customer preferred short link variety. Standard size transport chain and chain load binders are in stock and ready to deliver or we can get started configuring custom equipment chains for you today.

What is a lever binder?
A lever load binder is tie down appliance tool that helps take up slack and apply tension in transportation chain by using a fixed point lever to draw two points together. Lever load binders are general cast or drop forged grade 70 steel.