- Meets or exceeds safety regulations set by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
- Meets or exceeds safety regulations set by the National Association of Chain Manufacturers (NACM).
- Chains and attachments such as clevis hooks should be stamped with a “G70” for easy identification.
- Do not exceed specified working load limits of the chain and accessories.
- Inspect chain before each use to look for any visible signs of damage or wear to the links.
- Inspect attachment points and any hook or other attachments for signs of wear.
- Always calculate the number of chains needed to transport your cargo safely.
- Transport chain drum. If you’ll be using heavy transport chain regularly, invest in a transport chain drum. It’s designed just for storing Grade 70 chain and makes it easy to store when not in use.
- Chain binders. A devise to tension chain. For more information, see our chain binders article about ratchet chain binders and lever chain binders.
- Clevis hooks. Popular clevis hook styles include a clevis grab hook (shallow throat for secure connections), clevis slip hook (wider throat then a grab hook) and clevis slip hook with latch (wider throat with a safety latch).
- Floor chain tie downs. Available in either a bolt-on floor chain tie down style or a weld-on floor chain tie down style. Self-storing design so they store away flush under the trailer deck when not in use.