Ratchet binders

Spray with lube before and afer use

 

They are durable, if you oil them regularly. Just like a truck, it'll work and everything will spin, but you need to change the oil and grease it to make sure nothing seizes or burns up.

 

And keep them snugly closed in storage to keep the dirt from accumulating on the threads and more importantly, to keep the threads from wearing out.
Are you having problems with the binders seizing up as you are tightening a chain?

 

Oil regularly as suggested. I use PB blaster and 3 in 1 oil.

I'm sure anything would work, just a case of regular care.

 

I use hub oil on mine. It's thick and last for months. As mentioned keep them closed to keep the grim out.

 

I use snap binders, they are much more dangerous, and can do serious damage. However, they are a lot faster and don't require the amount of up keep as ratchet style binder. Price tag is also much lower.

 

A daily shot of CRC keeps mine working perfectly.

Hurst

 

I use hub oil in mine but I also take them out once or twice a year and clean them thoroughly. I screw them all the way out and actually take the ends out and clean the threads with a wire wheel. I lube them before hanging them up every time. I get a lot of mud and road grime on them.