Chains & Binders

What you will find here

This section lists 238 chains & binders across 7 sub-categories (Chain Hooks, G70 Transport Chains, G80 / G100 / G120 Chains, Chain and Ratchet Load Binder Kits, Lever Chain Binders, Logging Chains & Choker Hooks, Ratchet Chain Binders). Prices currently range from $1.64 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 chains & binders 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 chains & binders

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 1.4 Ton to 22,600 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 (114 products) — Steel offers high strength and abrasion resistance; check the finish for rust protection.
• Alloy Steel (20 products) — Heat-treated alloy steel gives high strength for its size and is the material used for rated lifting chain and hardware.
• Forged Alloy Steel (10 products) — Heat-treated alloy steel gives high strength for its size and is the material used for rated lifting chain and hardware.
• Boron Steel (8 products) — Steel offers high strength and abrasion resistance; check the finish for rust protection.
• Heavy Duty Forged Steel (3 products) — Steel offers high strength and abrasion resistance; check the finish for rust protection.

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: 26 products under $25; 70 products $25 to $100; 115 products $100 to $500; 27 products over $500. 235 of 238 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

• Grade 70 Clevis Cradle Grab Hooks w/ Cotter Pin – Zinc Plated, (2,860 – 11,300 lbs WLL) — from $1.64
• Hi-Viz Ratchet Chain Binder w/ DOT Compliance — from $28.99; Steel
• B/A Products Grade 100 Twist Lock Cradle Grab Hook — from $54.99
• 5/16″ – 3/8″ Hi-Viz Orange Quick Ratchet Chain Binder w/ 5/16″ x 16′ Grade 70 Binder Chain — from $87.99; Steel
• Hi-Viz Ratchet Chain Binder w/ 5/16″ x 16′ Grade 70 Binder Chain — from $152.99
• 4-Piece Hi-Viz Orange Quick Ratchet Chain Binder Kit with Folding Handle, G70 Chain and Grab Hooks — from $218.49; Steel
• 3/8″–1/2″ Ratchet Binder w/ Folding Handle & 1/2″ x 12′ G70 Chain Kit — from $306.49; Steel
• 4 Pcs 5/16″ – 3/8″ Ratchet Chain Binder, 4 Pcs Transport Chains G70 NACM Long Link (5/16″ x 20′) Made in USA Columbus McKinnon by Stuart Rush — from $464.99

Buying through Global Cargo Control

We are a catalogue and buying guide. Each product links to the retailer that sells and ships it; you choose your exact option and check out on their site. Prices are checked weekly, and the price at the retailer’s checkout is final.