Chain Binders which are better?

Ratchet binders the only way to go, and I'm no flatbedder. Those T handle ones must be new, never saw those. I'd still go will the straight handle.

 

T handles? On snap binders or ratchets? Ratchets might be ok but I don't see the point. On snaps you need to be able to get a bar on the handle, no one can properly tighten a snap binder by hand.

And if I had my own equipment I would go with some of each between ratchets and snaps.

 

Like these?

 

If you plan on doing DOD loads, you are going to need ratchet binders. More and more they are starting to require them on on loads.

In the last few years, All of the Navy loads have required them. Was clearly stated on manifest and bills.
They are even starting to have securement documents with full specs and drawings for loads detailing how it needs to be tied down.

 

Ive only used two kinds of securement. One is a T shaped ratchet with a gear in the middle, when operated the two hooks pull tight on either end. Its generally not going anywhere once tight. (And you learned to wrap some chain around it's handle against something.

The other kind is a tension type binder, you put pressure on the handle and it will come through itself to snap into place provided there is just enough slack to do it. Wrap chain around the handle to itself.

The T type is the better one. Although the snap binder is a little more useful in tight spots. When I have monster coils, T ones go on first and if I still need more then the binders go on also.

I am the kind of person that will spend a extra time to put everything possible onto a load on my deck, straps, chain etc. All of it. It might seem grotesque to others when there is 30 plus chains hanging on to a big coil but I feel you can never have enough securement if something does happen.

 

Are these T handle binders something new ?
I have never seen one other than the picture above.
Many of the places i go do not allow snap binders to be used on their loads. They say that they are unsafe. I tend to agree...

 

30+ chains on a coil? I can't fathom how that is even possible....if you said 10-12 Ok, but 30, come on!?!?

 

Snap binders unsafe? That's an absurdity. Some idiots may be unsafe with them. But there is nothing inherently unsafe about them.

 

Both ratchet and snap binders have their place. Ben using my snap binders more since they are faster for me.