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Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by EdwinTheGreat218, Aug 23, 2017.

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  1. Aug 23, 2017 #1
    EdwinTheGreat218

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    Getting ready to make that jump to flatbed specialized and was wondering is there any point that it becomes necessary to use more that grade 70 chains. Like if you get into extremely heavy loads, would you have to jump to 80, 100, or 120? Maybe I'm just asking to ask, or maybe I'll never come across a situation where it'll matter, but inquiring minds would like to know.
     
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  3. Aug 23, 2017 #2
    Jumbo

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    Depends on what you haul and what you haul it on. I have grade 100 chains, but only because that is what the company bought. It is useless to have chains rated for 8800 pounds if they are hooked to a pocket only rated for 5000 pounds.
     
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  4. Aug 23, 2017 #3
    EdwinTheGreat218

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    That makes sense, thank you
     
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  5. Aug 23, 2017 #4
    Jumbo

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    It goes by the lowest rated component. If you have a 4000# chain with a 6000# binder hooked to a 5000# spool you are only going to get credit for the chain.
     
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  7. Aug 23, 2017 #5
    Zeviander

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    Unless you are pulling oversize, you likely will never need more than 1/2" grade 70 chains. Most attachment points on trailers aren't rated higher than about 6,600 lbs WLL.
     
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  8. Aug 23, 2017 #6
    MACK E-6

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    A higher grade may be a lot less likely to stretch and break.
     
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  9. Aug 23, 2017 #7
    Rontonio

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    I regularly load pieces in 100-120k range and use grade 70 1/2" chain exclusively.

    It might sound like a great idea to reduce the required number of chains in use, but in my opinion it isn't. I want to tie the darn thing down so it doesn't move and generally that takes multiple chains attached in multiple places pulling in multiple directions.

    However, if I could just get one really big chain over the top....maybe anchor chain from an aircraft carrier...
     
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  11. Aug 23, 2017 #9
    Gobble Gobble

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    Just lay it over. That'll be good enough.
     
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  12. Aug 24, 2017 #10
    EdwinTheGreat218

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    Lol not looking to use just one chain, but for safety sake I've been of those "if it's worth doing, it's worth overdoing" people. I'm not looking to use any fewer chains, just the thought of the same number of chains that I'd use with 70's but with higher rated chains. But maybe overdoing it is just overdoing it sometimes.
     
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