Adjustable lever binder

[Tompet]

Anyone familiar or have an opinion on these chain binders?
A little pricey, but it appears they are made in USA. Seems like a good idea.


Industrial Chain Rigging Equipment Supplier, Chain Hoists, Winches, Securement Products

 

[Diamondpilot]

Looks like something else to go wrong to me. Rust may also be a issue for some. I store my stuff indoors. I like just the good old tried and true lever binder with a cheater pipe to synch it down good.

Others like the ratchet binders. I think they would be a better option than these.

 

[GE222]

Over center load binders are ok, but must be secured so as not to release. I prefer the ratcheting type.

 

[77bronco]

The biggest problem I have with ratcheting binders is that it takes too long to tighten them.
Regular binders for me.

 

[crash325]

Looks like something else to go wrong to me. Rust may also be a issue for some. I store my stuff indoors. I like just the good old tried and true lever binder with a cheater pipe to synch it down good.

Others like the ratchet binders. I think they would be a better option than these.

The regular old chain binders are the way to go. Why mess with a screw or bolt when all you have to do is move to a different chain link. Yep they do need to be tied shut, #1 wrap the extra chain around the leaver or use a little bailing wire. I leave the chains, binders and chocks on the trailer, so I know where they are.

 

[some zilch]

The biggest problem I have with ratcheting binders is that it takes too long to tighten them.
Regular binders for me.

while they *might* be quicker than a ratchet binder, ratchet binders dont need to be tied shut, dont snap open and break your face, dont need cheater pipes, etc. i have no issues quickly tighteneing a ratchet load binder.

the way i chain dozers, excavators, etc is using one chain for two locations; grab one left hand track pad with a grab hook, grab the oposite right side track pad with the other grab hook on the other end of the chain. use one ratchet binder to pull each track to trailer. the "extra" middle part of the chain lays on the trailer deck. point being-there would no chain to waste my time wrapping around a jaw breaker. my last employer did not allow snap binders for anything other securing dunnage or wooden ramps to trailers.

 

[newt92]

while they *might* be quicker than a ratchet binder, ratchet binders dont need to be tied shut, dont snap open and break your face, dont need cheater pipes, etc. i have no issues quickly tighteneing a ratchet load binder.

Same here!!

 

[brain55]

Ratcheting chain binders might be okay for guys that are the only user of their binders, and take care of them. Like lubricating them before and after every use and keeping them in a dry place. But if you have multiple users, and they get left out or don't get lubricated, they are pretty much useless. I'll take over center binders any day. If they are properly used and installed tight enough to begin with, it is rare that there is a problem with them coming undone going down the road. Usually if they loosen up it is for a lack of willingness to grab that extra link to really get them tight. If you did not use a cheater bar to secure a load with ratcheting binders, it is not secure in my opinion.

Brian

 

[JB4310]

Seems to be an even split here on the type of binders used. For me it's the ratcheting type, so much more control, less guessing especially for beginners or occasional users.

I thought the over center binders were banned cause I hardly ever see them any more, probably just a rumor.

JB.

 

[QRTRHRS]

I find ratcheting binders to be slow and cumbersome. Lever binders get my vote. I do use a cheater pipe but I know enough not to stretch the chain. I always give my closed binders a "tap" with the pipe to seat them.

I like to stop after just a few short miles and recheck my fastening devices then every so often either following the regulations and/or convenient to me as far as a safe place to stop.

Only problem I ever had was some bagger stealing my chains and binders.