What is a boomer chain?
Chain binders, often referred to as load binders, chain boomers, trailer binders, tie down binders and flatbed binders, are tools that are used to tighten transport chain when you are securing cargo for transport.
How much weight can a chain binder hold?
Standard binders are only rated at 5,400 lbs. This increased rating allows the user to tighten 5/16″ or 3/8″ grade 70 chain and still meet the WLL of 6,600 lbs. that the 3/8″ chain is rated for. Ratcheting load binders are the safest way to tighten and tie down flatbed loads using chain.
What size chains and binders do I need?
For example, if your cargo weighs 8,000 lbs and you will use 4 chains, each chain must have a WLL of at least 2,000 lbs. Four chains of 2,000 lbs WLL each will equal 8,000 lbs total, enough capacity to secure an 8,000 lb load. Each binder must also have a WLL of at least 2,000 lbs.
How do you use a ratchet chain binder?
How to Bind the Load Using Chain Binder
- Open Chain Binder. Open your chain binder to its full extension, and hook your chain to the tension hooks on the binder.
- Setting the Hook and Anchor Points.
- Tighten the Chain.
- Check the Achhachment.
- Wrap and Finish.
What size load binders do I need?
Four chains of 2,000 lbs WLL each will equal 8,000 lbs total, enough capacity to secure an 8,000 lb load. Each binder must also have a WLL of at least 2,000 lbs. A good rule to follow is to always use binders that have an equal or greater capacity than the chains they will tighten.
How do you measure a binder chain?
Anchor chain is measured in two primary ways – thickness of the metal in the link, and the length of the link. The most precise method is to use Vernier calipers, though with care a measuring tape can get a close enough estimate.
What is a snap binder?
Also called a lever chain, lever load binder, or snap binder, it has a tension hook on each end. This type of chain binder generally requires more strength to tighten it. Lever binders are generally easier to install because it has fewer moving parts.
How do you size a chain binder?
What size ratchet straps for truck bed?
Despite being small in size, 1 inch Ratchet Straps are heavy-duty and can secure most cargo in a pickup truck or moving van. The most popular size of 1 inch Ratchet Straps is 12 feet and 16 feet lengths of tie down webbing.