When you gave half a link and closed the binder by hand, that was the correct chain tension. When you took half a link and proudly reefed the binder closed you over tighten the binder effectively rendering your tie down useless. Understanding working load limit and how that works in conjunction with mechanical tie downs devices you will realize overnighting chain is not only dangerous but lessen the effectiveness of you tie down.
I usually keep mine lubed simply to keep life a little more simple. No need to add to the already growing stresses in life. I've occasionally had a binder lever rotate down and have to work extra just to undo it, never thought about the chain causing it. Thanks for sharing
I hate snap binders I picked up a relay load at one of our yards, air conditioning units. Someone put chains with snap binders secure cross the trailer on the deck flat. When I went to remove the binders I had to decide whether I wanted the breaker bar it to come off away from me or at me, I chose to loosen the binder away from me. The breaker bar slipped out of my fingers and nearly hit me in the jaw by an inch.
I would suggest getting rid of thoses bars and getting the ones designed with snap binder attachment instead of using the pipe end of the bar. Much safer using those bars vs pipes or pipe bars.
Do chains rust and loose integrity can links snap? I mostly use straps I spray oil w40 on my chains but time weather they rust.. Are they still safe if rust?
Thanks for trying to zoom in ON what you are actually talking about. And staying on it long enough to take in all the details. Too many helpful folk film themselves more than what they are illustrating.
Round bar on these trailers have a rating of approximately 3000 lbs. Not advisable to snap or ratchet a 5500 lb binder around one piece of bar. Tear drip around two and remember the working load limit now is the lowest WLL of the chain/ratchet system. Typically that would be the WLL of the company binders or 5500 pounds or what is stamped on the ratchet.
Are you a flatbed driver because you have no idea what you're talking about. Grade 70 chain, and a 3/8 binder BOTH are rated at 6600 WLL. Reitnoier, Benson, East, Transcraft all rate their rub rail spools at 5500WLL. 3000WLL on a spool... 😂 you're insane. If you only use one spool to wrap the chain, DOT rates your securement value at the lowest rated piece of the puzzle, which would be the single spool at 5500WLL even when using a binder and chain rated at 6600WLL. I spent 3 years working in the FMCSA in the field of load securement and securement devices.
Also, if your binder is "cramped into the deck" (it WILL happen) then put the narrow end of the load bar, stick it in the big oval on the binder and use it to turn the binder the way you want it... duuuuh
When you gave half a link and closed the binder by hand, that was the correct chain tension. When you took half a link and proudly reefed the binder closed you over tighten the binder effectively rendering your tie down useless. Understanding working load limit and how that works in conjunction with mechanical tie downs devices you will realize overnighting chain is not only dangerous but lessen the effectiveness of you tie down.
'Over tightening lessens the effectiveness' Can you elaborate on this please?
Why are you using that old binder?? Ratchet binder please...
Video helped alot as a new flat bed hauler
I usually keep mine lubed simply to keep life a little more simple. No need to add to the already growing stresses in life.
I've occasionally had a binder lever rotate down and have to work extra just to undo it, never thought about the chain causing it. Thanks for sharing
I'll take a hard pass on snap binders! Ratchet binders all the way!
Get some ratchet binders, makes it a lot more efficient
I hate snap binders I picked up a relay load at one of our yards, air conditioning units. Someone put chains with snap binders secure cross the trailer on the deck flat. When I went to remove the binders I had to decide whether I wanted the breaker bar it to come off away from me or at me, I chose to loosen the binder away from me. The breaker bar slipped out of my fingers and nearly hit me in the jaw by an inch.
Thank you for the video.
I would suggest getting rid of thoses bars and getting the ones designed with snap binder attachment instead of using the pipe end of the bar. Much safer using those bars vs pipes or pipe bars.
Great job video
Thanks for sharing
Do chains rust and loose integrity can links snap? I mostly use straps I spray oil w40 on my chains but time weather they rust.. Are they still safe if rust?
Check Chubby draws after that last pull😂
Amazing knowledge 😎
Ratchet binders are much safer to use. Pull-down binders are old school .
Binders like that and ya can get the rear chains off drive the unit forward to relieve the tension plus dont use those binders hate em
Thanks for trying to zoom in ON what you are actually talking about. And staying on it long enough to take in all the details. Too many helpful folk film themselves more than what they are illustrating.
Round bar on these trailers have a rating of approximately 3000 lbs. Not advisable to snap or ratchet a 5500 lb binder around one piece of bar. Tear drip around two and remember the working load limit now is the lowest WLL of the chain/ratchet system. Typically that would be the WLL of the company binders or 5500 pounds or what is stamped on the ratchet.
Are you a flatbed driver because you have no idea what you're talking about. Grade 70 chain, and a 3/8 binder BOTH are rated at 6600 WLL. Reitnoier, Benson, East, Transcraft all rate their rub rail spools at 5500WLL. 3000WLL on a spool... 😂 you're insane. If you only use one spool to wrap the chain, DOT rates your securement value at the lowest rated piece of the puzzle, which would be the single spool at 5500WLL even when using a binder and chain rated at 6600WLL. I spent 3 years working in the FMCSA in the field of load securement and securement devices.
Also, if your binder is "cramped into the deck" (it WILL happen) then put the narrow end of the load bar, stick it in the big oval on the binder and use it to turn the binder the way you want it... duuuuh
Just the way I am..😎😎🚚🚚🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍
Nice
Use ratchet style binders + lub
Pretty strong fella
Didn't know Jeff Bridges was a truck driver.
Be careful with how you chain a load because you have to take it off and make sure you have enough tension on it so it ain't going to go anywhere
Ratchet binders I find are better
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It's 2023 get some ratchet binders 😂😂
Seriously! 😂😂
Lol....that was the problem right off the bat in this video
Ratchet binders suck. They aren't as tight and try to use one to move a load. "Fear is the mind killer".
1 chain 2 binders. 🤷🏿♂️
What bottle of lube do you recommend baby oil or Astro glide😮