Ratchet binders

Most of the oilfield companies won't allow snap binders around here. That being the case several trucking companies prohibit them on their trucks, even owner/op trucks. Can't even have them on your truck whether you are using them on that load or not.

 

Hmm, and I hate ratchets!

 

Use a wire brush to clean the threads real good then apply the oil.

I remember putting a 150 ton crane together once, the counterweights were bolted together with these 2 foot long big thick bolts the whole crane was older than me. The nuts were having a hard time turning on the threads from so much grease on the threads over the years. I took a wire brush and brushed them down clean and sprayed them with WD40. Worked great but the Oiler was pissed off, I kinda get it but the grease attracts sand and dirt, have to wire brush them down now and then.

 

Get yourself a wire brush and some good penetrating oil. I run in the rockies and deal with road salt chewing up mine. I oil before I use them, then scrub then clean, oil, and wind all the in when I put them away.

 

Haha I should have finished reading before posting my reply. Glad I'm not the only one who carries a brush to keep their threads clean.

 

Most big oil companies frown upon them, made the mistake of rolling onto a shell location with a snap boomer holding on my 4x's. Safety guy was up my ### before I set the brakes, all but ran me off location.

 

I use ATF, lubricant and detergent properties.

Regarding the throw-overs (snap binders), I still carry a set of 5 with me. They rarely loosen as easily as a ratchet binder, need less maintenance, and can effectively tighten down in positions that ratchets can't.

Are they dangerous?

Sure, if you don't know what you're doing with them.

 

Well I know sandridge doesn't care. My last job were were there alot. Moved horizon rigs, lariat rigs, and a few others with snap binders.

 

I think it really comes down to preference and what you learned with. I've always used the snap binders, only cause that's what I learned with. Would be difficult to change now after using them for so long. Had no idea they were frowned upon. I will have to keep them more hidden I guess.

 

If your ratchet binders loosen, you are doing something wrong