Chain and Ratchet Load Binder Kits

What you will find here

This section lists 92 chain and ratchet load binder kits. Prices currently range from $83.49 to $3,443.49 in US dollars, and every product page shows the complete table of sizes and options so you can compare without clicking through each listing.

Common uses

Buyers use chain and ratchet load binder kits for flatbed, step deck and van load securement, owner-operators building a DOT-compliant kit and replacing worn or out-of-service tie-downs. Add up the working load limit of every tie-down: under FMCSA rules the total must be at least half the weight of the cargo.

How to choose chain and ratchet load binder kits

Match the binder to your chain size and grade. Ratchet binders tension gradually with less kickback; lever binders are quicker but store more energy in the handle.

Working load limits in this section run from 7,100 lbs to 18,100 lbs. Use the working load limit — never the breaking strength — when you plan a load.

Three steps to the right choice

1. Check the working load limit. Use the WLL printed on the tag, not the break strength, when planning securement.
2. Pick the right end fitting. Flat hooks suit flatbed rub rails, wire hooks and snap hooks suit D-rings, and e-track fittings suit vans.
3. Protect the strap. Use edge protectors wherever webbing crosses a sharp edge.

Materials compared

• Steel (67 products) — Steel offers high strength and abrasion resistance; check the finish for rust protection.
• Alloy Steel (3 products) — Heat-treated alloy steel gives high strength for its size and is the material used for rated lifting chain and hardware.
• Heavy-Duty 18 Oz (2 products)
• Natural Rubber (1 product) — Rubber stays flexible, grips well and resists weathering.

Specifications to compare

• Working load limit (WLL) — the maximum load the item is rated to carry in normal service. For cargo securement, the WLLs of all tie-downs on a load must add up to at least half the cargo weight (FMCSA 49 CFR 393.106).
• End fitting — the hardware at the end of the strap or chain. Match it to your anchor points — flat hooks for flatbed rub rails, wire or snap hooks for D-rings, grab hooks for chain, E-track fittings for E-track.
• Chain grade — the strength class of the chain. Grade 70 is the standard for cargo securement; Grade 80, 100 and 120 alloy chains are stronger for their size and are the grades used for overhead lifting.

Before you buy

• Match chain size and grade to the binders and hooks you already use.
• Confirm the working load limit covers your share of the cargo weight.
• Measure the length needed to reach anchor points on both sides.

Price guide

Starting prices in this section break down as follows: 5 products $25 to $100; 71 products $100 to $500; 16 products over $500. 90 of 92 products currently have at least one option in stock at the retailer. Larger sizes, higher ratings and multi-packs cost more, so open the option table on each product to see exactly how the price changes.

Safety and care

• Keep your body clear of the handle path when releasing a lever binder.
• Secure the handle after tensioning so it cannot flip open.
• Do not use cheater bars unless the binder is rated for one.

Products to compare

• Hi-Viz Orange Quick Ratchet Chain Binder w/ Grade 70 Binder Chain — from $83.49; Steel
• 1/2″ – 5/8″ Hi-Viz Orange Quick Ratchet Chain Binder w/ 1/2″ x 12′ G70 Heavy Duty Binder Chain — from $152.99; Steel
• 5/16″ – 3/8″ Hi-Viz Orange Quick Ratchet Chain Binder w/ 3/8″ x 8′ G80 Front Axle Tow Chain, Omega Link — from $190.49; Working Load Limit (WLL): 7,100 lbs
• 3/8″–1/2″ Ratchet Binder w/ Folding Handle and 3/8″ x 16′ G70 Chain Kit — from $241.49; Steel
• (2 Pack) 1/2″ – 5/8″ Hi-Viz Orange Quick Ratchet Chain Binder w/ 1/2″ x 12′ G70 Heavy Duty Binder Chain — from $297.49; Steel
• Hi-Viz Green Folding Handle Ratchet Binder w/ G70 1/2″ Grab Hook, 5/8″ Slip Hook & 1/2″ x 12′ G70 Heavy Duty Binder Chain kit — from $343.99; Steel
• (4 Pack) 5/16″ – 3/8″ Hi-Viz Orange Quick Ratchet Chain Binder w/ 5/16″ x 25′ Grade 70 Binder Chain — from $390.49; Steel
• 8-Piece Hi-Viz Green Quick Ratchet Chain Binder Kit with Folding Handle and G70 Binder Chain — from $618.99; Steel

Buying through Global Cargo Control

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