If you need gear for flatbed, step deck and van load securement, this ratchet chain binder is worth a look: safety factor 1:3:5, working load limit wll 7,100 lbs and breaking strength bs 24,850 lbs. It is offered in 2 options by size. Current prices run from $62.99 to $92.99.
Key specifications
- Weight (Lbs): 10.00
- Safety Factor: 1:3:5
- Working Load Limit (WLL): 7,100 lbs
- Breaking Strength (BS): 24,850 lbs
- End Fitting: Grab Hook
- Color: Red
- Material: Forged Steel
- Surface Finish: Powder Coated
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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Options available
- Size: 5/16″ – 3/8″, 5/16″ – 3/8″ w/ Chain Extension
There are 2 option combinations, priced from $62.99 to $92.99. The full table above lists every combination and its price.
How to choose the right ratchet chain 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: 1:3:5 — 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): 7,100 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: 24,850 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.
- End fitting: Grab Hook — 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.
- Surface finish: Powder Coated — the coating that protects the metal. Galvanized and zinc finishes resist rust; powder coat adds a tough painted layer.
- Material: Forged Steel — Steel offers high strength and abrasion resistance; check the finish for rust protection.
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.
