From a purely observational point of view 3/8 chain when tied down well will not have any visible movement, while 5/16’s seem to stretch a little and you can see vibration on them.
I’m not questioning their rating, just less confidence inspiring when going down the road.
Chain size 5/16 or 3/8?
Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by randypinenc, Apr 7, 2020.
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I carry mostly 3/8 but I have two full 20’ 5/16 I carry, Other than the reduced WLL and noticeable difference in weight I don’t notice any difference in characteristics. I just hauled some cable reels (light ones) and used my 5/16ths on two sets and they stayed just as tight as the others.
I keep thinking I am going to pull all my full 3/8th out and load up 10 5/16ths full length and maybe 4-6 3/8th 10 footers -
In the long run it really doesn’t matter. The chain is only a 16th different. This is minor. The thing your missing is the total of the securement. What is the binder rated at and also the point of securement. The total is the question. Most trailers, pockets and spools are rated at 3k, so do the math from that. Always look at the lowest point, then work from there.
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