Grade 70 chains

[ST98]

I'm in the need for some new 3/8 grade 70 chains. I've looked around and for around here ther pretty high. I looked at several companies online and found MFR express to have free shipping and not a bad price on chain (see link). Has anyone ever purchased these chains? My experience with 3/8 chain is we always lost them before we broke one. I'm not sure if grade spec'd chain is the same regardless the manufacturer.

Thanks

3/8''x20' Grade 70 Binder Transport Chain 3/8'' Tie Down Chain | 3/8'' Chain | 3/8'' Grade 70 Chain | 3/8'' Flat Bed Chain | 3/8'' Binder Chain - $41.95

 

[RickB]

If they stamp the hooks and chain as grade 70, it's their fault if it turns out not to be. I haven't dealt with them, but the pricing is good, but not too good to be true. I'd be all over two 20' chains delivered for $82 and change if I needed them.
Go price a brand like Peerless and see what they get for similar:

http://www.google.com/shopping/prod...a=X&ei=xc-qUJCYO-GR0QHg94GgDA&ved=0CGkQ8wIwBQ

 

[Bob77064]

The chain looks good, grade 70 is strong. Free Shipping On Orders $50 Or More!

 

[SPYDERLK]

Good price. It looks like the long link variety tho, of which I am not a fan. Otherwise Id buy.
larry

 

[ST98]

Good price. It looks like the long link variety tho, of which I am not a fan. Otherwise Id buy.
larry

3/8''x20' Grade 70 Binder Transport Chain Short Link 3/8'' Tie Down Chain | 3/8'' Chain | 3/8'' Grade 70 Chain | 3/8'' Flat Bed Chain | 3/8'' Binder Chain

 

[ST98]

The same company also sells ratchet binders. I'd like to move away from levers. Anyone have any experience with this brand.

Thanks

5/16-3/8 Heavy Duty Ratchet chain Load binder WLL 6600 LBS, B/S 19800 LBS, Flatbed Machinery Vehicle Metal Coils Paper Rolls Concrete Pipes Logs Lumbers Truck Trailer Flat Bed Tie Downs Tiedowns - $26.49

 

[greasemonkeyok]

A couple of years ago Lowes had 3/8 grade 70 20' chains in a vinyl pouch for around $40.00. I bought two chains, but haven't looked recently.

 

[schmism]

per a new rule by some gov't agency. (which i dont remember off the top of my head) new chain as of 2012? is to be stamped with G7 or G70 every few links to indicate it has passed Grade 70 test. (G5 or G50 for grade 50 G10/G12 for grade 100 or grade120 (generally overhead lifting certified)

You can now buy the cheapest Chinese G70 chain you can find and If it has stamps feel safe in knowing it (should) meets the standard.

 

[saltbranch]

I will post what we sell the Domestic and Import chain for when i get to work tomorrow for a reference. Domestic 3/8" x 20' grade 70 is right around 45.00....If i remember correct. At that price its got to be import with free shipping.
If the the grade is not stamped on the chain link, then DOT will rate it at grade 30, then write tickets for not having enough load securement.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Cargo Securement Rules - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Use of Unmarked Tiedowns
The new rules do not prohibit the use of unmarked tiedown devices. Although many of the participants in the public meetings and numerous commenters to the rulemaking proposal argued the rules should include such a prohibition, FMCSA believes it is inappropriate to prohibit unmarked tiedowns at this time. However, in view of the potential safety hazards of motor carriers misidentifying unmarked tiedowns, there is a provision that unmarked welded steel chain be considered to have a working load limit equal to that of grade 30 proof coil, and other types of unmarked tiedowns be considered to have a working load limit equal to the lowest rating for that type in the table of working load limits.

 

[sixdogs]

I might be the odd guy out but I will only buy or use USA chain and grab or slip clevis hooks. I'd buy other stuff from China but I figure the relatively small cost in price is just insurance against the unexpected. Chain is too important.
I use grade 70 USA 5/16" chain and it's worked for decades. Also have some 5/16" super alloy chain that came with a log winch years ago and it is the toughest and most indestructable chain I ever saw. I think it came from Sweden.
Don't forget the end hooks. It's getting much harder to find USA made hooks.

 

[Reyer Farms]

Best chains I have came from the oilfield. The link welds are pushed in to prevent the chain from knotting up. It looks like a point in the center of the link. I love em. I do not remember if they are 70 or 43 though. I don't know how else to describe it or if you can order chains like it in any grade???

 

[gwiley]

I have bought 20' 5/16" grade 70 from Lowes for about $40 - comes with grab hooks on both ends, rated at something like 4500lbs SWL. This is the best price I have been able to find and they always seem to have them in stock when I need them.

 

[ST98]

Does anyone know how WLL applies to the whole load? ie I have a 5 ton excavator how much do your chains have to be rated with 6 tie downs?

 

[greasemonkeyok]

For high quality materials sold locally, look in the yellow pages for businesses with "wire rope" in the name, like "Edwards Wire Rope" in OKC. They are likely have a wide variety of stock and quality to meet whatever specs you give them, and the sales people should be knowledgeable. The only negative is they are used to selling chain, cable, and fittings to industries (like drilling rig operators), not consumers, so a $40.00 purchase is not going to affect their weekly sales quota.

 

[gwiley]

Does anyone know how WLL applies to the whole load? ie I have a 5 ton excavator how much do your chains have to be rated with 6 tie downs?

In Virginia cargo must be secured (per VDOT) with tiedowns capable of lifting 1.5 times the weight of the cargo. One tiedown every 10 linear feet, no fewer than 2.

 

[Red Horse]

I might be the odd guy out but I will only buy or use USA chain and grab or slip clevis hooks. I'd buy other stuff from China but I figure the relatively small cost in price is just insurance against the unexpected. Chain is too important.
I use grade 70 USA 5/16" chain and it's worked for decades. Also have some 5/16" super alloy chain that came with a log winch years ago and it is the toughest and most indestructable chain I ever saw. I think it came from Sweden.
Don't forget the end hooks. It's getting much harder to find USA made hooks.

6dogs- 10-4 on that! Same with striking tools. Think about the trust you put in that chain or hook- or you are pounding away with a 22 oz. hammer on a chisel!

 

[sixdogs]

6dogs- 10-4 on that! Same with striking tools. Think about the trust you put in that chain or hook- or you are pounding away with a 22 oz. hammer on a chisel!

You bet on that. Forty years ago my friend and I were using a wedge to split up some walnut wood we cut down. A piece flew off and into his leg and he nearky bled to death. It was a real awakening for me and I may have used wedges after that but wore eye protection and kept the curled over edges ground off. I don't stand under chain or take those risks but it is the unanticipated risk that kills us before our time. Not me, I hope, and I use USA chain and hook ends and that's the way it is. Other can take that risk instead.

 

[RickB]

You bet on that. Forty years ago my friend and I were using a wedge to split up some walnut wood we cut down. A piece flew off and into his leg and he nearky bled to death. It was a real awakening for me and I may have used wedges after that but wore eye protection and kept the curled over edges ground off. I don't stand under chain or take those risks but it is the unanticipated risk that kills us before our time. Not me, I hope, and I use USA chain and hook ends and that's the way it is. Other can take that risk instead.

Probably a domestic wedge that almost killed him.

 

[Red Horse]

Probably a domestic wedge that almost killed him.

40 years ago it probably was-but the point is would you rather take the chance with a domestic brand name or a made in China item. Note I said "brand name". let the buyer beware!

 

[saltbranch]

Import(korean,not chinese) chains run right at 40.00 and domestic @ 46.00. Not much dealer cost difference in the imports and domestic we carry, also not much room for mark up to be competitive.