What is a chain binders?

2 tips to consider before buying load binders

Chain binders are essential load securing equipment in the transportation industry, there are many different chain binder options to choose from, as well as a variety of chain grades and chain hooks, follow the 2 tips, you can find the safety and properly load binders.

Load binder size

Chain binders can generally accept a range of chain diameters, so it’s important to pay close attention to the working load limit of both the binder and the chain. There are two sizes stamping on the load binder, for example, 1/4″ load binder – 5/16″ load binder, which means it can be used with 1/4″ Grade 70 Transport Chain or 5/16″ Grade 43 High Test Chain. Keep the strength of chain binders weaker than the chains’.There are two main grades of transport chain that are used with load securing equipment, including Grade 43 and Grade 70.

Load binders quantities

Load binders are designed to tighten chain when securing a load for stationary or transport, so how many chain binders you will need, it’s up to the chain length and the load weights. According to the FMCSA states that vehicles require 4 load binders to tighten at 4 corners of the truck, but actually it is not as same as your thinking. If the chain length is less or equals 5′ just 1 load binder, 5′ -10′ length requires 2 load binders. Chains and binders come in various sizes depending on the loads being hauled.

At the end of the day, the chain binders are only as safe as how you are using them. If you don’t use it correctly, it will become a danger to you.