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Binding heavy loads to chain spools

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Bdog, Nov 24, 2015.

  1. Nov 24, 2015 #1
    Bdog

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    If you are chaining down something heavy like a 20k backhoe or other machinery do the chains need to go to a d ring or are the spools located every couple of feet in the rub rail adequate? My trailer has six factory installed heavy duty d rings but they are not always in the ideal spot for the equipment I haul.
     
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  3. Nov 24, 2015 #2
    cnsper

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    You can secure to anything that has a WLL rating. That being said, you may have to add more chains if not going to the d-rings.
     
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  4. Nov 26, 2015 #3
    Macneil

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    What are these spools that you speak of? The square tubing in between the rub rail and deck(chain pocket)?
     
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  5. Nov 26, 2015 #4
    haulhand

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    In between the chain pockets between the rub rail and deck there should be round pieces. Those round pieces are spools.
     

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  7. Nov 27, 2015 #5
    xsetra

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    Yes you can chain to the stake pockets, spools, even the rub rail if it has a WLL rating. The ratings of your trailer should be on a tag somewhere on the frame.
    I usually hook my chains in the stake pockets. They just look like they can take more weight.
     
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  8. Nov 27, 2015 #6
    johndeere4020

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    They're not "required" to have a rating but it makes me feel better.
     
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  9. Nov 29, 2015 #7
    Macneil

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    Ok yes, sorry! I never knew what they were called, thanks!
     
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