Foundry hooks/J-Hooks

Try grade 80 here for $58.00:




Or better yet, grade 100 here for $85.00 :

 

Are you saying a 1/2-5/8 binder won’t go over the edge of the track pad?
I would not use the foundry hooks or similar for that purpose simply because they’re not going to bite against the grouser bar but instead slide on the pad. Maybe I am not understanding.
I took some of my 1/2-5/8 binders and enlarged the slot in the hook because I couldn’t get them to go over the flange on my inner trailer beam. I have the end I worked on painted so it’s obvious since it’s probably not good to use on chain. My guess would be that dot wouldn’t like it if they knew but I removed very little material and only from the sides of the slot and nothing from the back…I see absolutely no safety issue with what I did or I wouldn’t have done it. Otherwise might try a different brand of binder or maybe go up to 5/8-3/4 but then you’ll need bigger chains and they will weigh an ### load

 

I’m a bit confused by your post…what hook points are you having trouble with?
What type deck are you pulling?
Also if you’re moving 150k machines I sure wouldn’t cheap out in 80grade chain/hooks.

 

I have Grade 80 Crosby hooks chains on my 3/8" 100 grade chains. Their WLL matches or exceeds the chain.

I don't tie to track pads. The guys who work for Cat hauling the big stuff all have either foundry hooks or slip hooks on their chains, at least on one end or some of them. Good ones aren't cheap, but it sure saves a lot of time. I have grab hooks on everything, but am considering getting some short pieces with foundry hooks for the factory tie downs that I can either hook a binder to or the grab hooks on my existing chains, to save getting the shackles out.

 

Is this the kind of stuff they use ?

 

Yes. Although I don't think they pack much heavier than 1/2".

 

These guys rebuild and sell cat stuff . And always list prices . Might interest you….

J.J. Scheckel Corporation