flatbed

That's what we're talking about. Not a steel coil a aluminum coil that is usually no thicker that 6-10" loaded eye to the sky on a pallet. I think the op was at Logan aluminum. Never been there but at Olympic Steel in Canton? Oh I think is the town ships the same thing. Been in there numerous times. You know it might be Bedford heights, Ohio. Right around Cleveland.

 

Olympic is in Bedford Heights and now in Dover.

 

Thanks les as for the grade of the chain ........
...can't find it. So I gguuueeeess ill take your word for it

 

If you can't find the grade of the chain, it could cause you problems with the DOT. I believe they assume it is the lowest grade if it is not stamped on it.

 

You need to buy at least M70 grade chain. If you pull a flatbed you should have a minimum of 10 3/8" M70 chains and 10 4" straps. I carry ratchet straps along with my regular chains and straps. I have at least 13 20' chains and more than 12 4" straps. I also keep some extra's in case I cut or break a strap. It is also a good idea to have edge protectors for both your chains and straps. Another thing you may want to keep are pieces of carpet or blankets to protect your straps when edge protectors cannot be used. They will also help protect your tarps. As you gain more experience you will find other things you might want to keep on the truck. At one time I also kept 13 2" hand ratchet straps on one trailer due to some of the cargo that I hauled. 4" straps were too wide for the cargo.

 

We put 12-14 chains on a truck. They are a combination of 3/8 & 5/16, various lengths, and snap & ratchet binders. Different drivers have different preferences for different applications.

 

I have some 5/16" on my step deck. but rarely use them. I never know what I will need from one load to the next.

 

Once again a 5/8 G70 chain has a WLL of 15,800 pounds. If your chain is 3200 pounds you have something between a 1/4 and 5/16. I've seen dog chains rated at 3200lbs!
A 5/8 chain is a big ace chain. I really dont think you know your chain size's.

M70??? I hope you mean G70. As far as I know G70 stamped cargo transport chains are the only type chain the DOT allow.

If you cant find a stamp on a link in the chain every foot then the DOT will write you up as having an unsecured load, even if you have 20 chains on a 10000 pound coil.

 

I can't figure out how to download pics on here but got another chain no stamping on the links but has a yellow metal tag says 31800 lbs. Links are bigger than my thumb and is brand new. I know the difference between 3/8, 5/8 I've done this long enough. This is definitely bigger than a 5/8 chain but I think that 31800 is for breaking strength not wll. This is also a 80 grade chain

 

The only stamping on all my chains is USA.