Lube for binders

I use the Crosby (Lebus) L-140 binders, WD-40 on the threads and keep them closed as much as possible. each load you can kind of guess how many threads it takes to tighten and keep as little thread exposed as possible when in use. I also cut small 3-4" lengths of bicycle inner tube and slide them over the handle to cover the ratchet mechanism to keep crud out of them. that is the biggest trouble spot for me, when they fill full of salt/sand/dirt and you have to hammer the lever to switch back and forth.

 

Copper grease.

 

Well...Most anything gets "gummed up eventually" with the dust &dirt etc. I havent run Flatbed in years,but I Used the White Lithium Spray Grease 3M or such.JMO

 

I get guys I'm hauling for want to help and unchain the load, flipper is stuck and they try banging on the lever with their hands and end up hurting themselves. then look at me like I did it to them. dummies

 

I filled them with 5th wheel grease and screw them in all the way ( keep them all the way in will prevent getting water salt dirt ) , only unscrew when using them

 

No way to much work! Ha I use mine everyday so that would be time consuming, plus I don’t have the patience for such things.