A dependable choice for replacing worn or out-of-service tie-downs, this product sits in our chains & binders section and lists size 3/8 Inches, safety factor 4:1 and working load limit wll 6,600 lbs. The current price is $33.99.
Key specifications
- Weight (Lbs): 12.40
- Size: 3/8 Inches
- Safety Factor: 4:1
- Working Load Limit (WLL): 6,600 lbs
- Breaking Strength (BS): 26,400 lbs
- Color: Gold
- Material: Boron Steel
- Surface Finish: Yellow Zinc Coating
Best for
- Flatbed, step deck and van load securement
- Owner-operators building a DOT-compliant kit
- Replacing worn or out-of-service tie-downs
Tip
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 buying works
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Typical uses
- Flatbed, step deck and van load securement
- Owner-operators building a DOT-compliant kit
- Replacing worn or out-of-service tie-downs
How to choose the right chains & binder
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.
Specifications explained
- Safety factor: 4:1 — the ratio between breaking strength and working load limit (for example 3:1 or 5:1). A higher factor means more margin for shock loading and wear.
- Working load limit (WLL): 6,600 lbs — 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).
- Breaking strength: 26,400 lbs — the force at which the item fails in testing. It is not a working rating — always plan with the WLL, which is set well below breaking strength.
- Surface finish: Yellow Zinc Coating — the coating that protects the metal. Galvanized and zinc finishes resist rust; powder coat adds a tough painted layer.
- Chain grade: G70 — 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.
- Material: Boron Steel — 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.
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.
To complete your setup, many buyers also look at g70 transport chains, chain hooks and corner & edge protectors — see the suggestions below.
