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Top 7 Chain Binders in the Flatbed Industry to Buy in 2023!

Load binders are an essential piece of tie-down equipment in the flatbed industry and one that every trucker should own! But there’s a lot of information out there; how do you know you’re picking the right binder for your cargo? As a premier supplier of flatbed trucking equipment, we at Mytee Products have created this list of our Best Seven Chain Binders in the Flatbed Industry!

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1. Peerless Folding Handle Chain Binder

Our best-selling and number-one chain binder is our peerless folding handle binder! Uniquely designed to be versatile and help save you space! With high load ratings, this binder can be used with both G70 and G80 chains. Customers love the wide rubber grip and easy-to-use ergonomic latch, which allows for easy storage!

Peerless Folding Handle

Features of Peerless Folding Handle:

  • Working Load Limit (Lbs.): 7,100 lbs
  • Folded Handle Length: 9.5 inches
  • Straight Handle Length: 13.9 inches

2. Standard Ratchet Binder ⅜ – ½

Our Standard Ratchet Binder is the workhorse of the flat bedding industry! Recommended with our Grade 70 chains, this binder meets or exceeds the working load limit of the ⅜ chain. This chain is economical and gets the job done right every time!

Standard Ratchet Binder

Features of Standard Ratchet Binder:

  • Working Load Limit: 9,200 lbs
  • Capacity: 27,600 lbs
  • Handle Length: 13.92 inches
  • Barrel Length: 9.92 inches

3. Standard Lever Chain Binder

Also called Snap binders, this is the preferred binder for pro drivers because of how fast and easy they are to use! We recommend this binder for more experienced drivers, as snap binders have risks with the lever handle storing energy, recoiling and injuring the user. These binders are ideal for 5/16 chains, and are best for short-haul truckers who are constantly loading and unloading, or are short on time between deliveries!

Standard Lever Chain Binder

Features of Lever Chain Binder:

  • Working Load Limit: 5,400 lbs.
  • Capacity: 19,000 lbs.
  • Handle Length: 16.00 inches
  • Size: 5/16’’ – 3/8’’

4. Extreme Ratchet Binder

Also known as our Open Body Ratchet Binder, it’s more heavy-duty than our standard binder and perfects if you tend to travel off-road. Whether through snow, mud, sand, or rain/water, this binder is uniquely designed for easy access and cleaning of unwanted debris, for a longer-lasting binder!

eXtreme Ratchet Binder

Features of Extreme Ratchet Binder:

  • Working Load Limit: 12,000 lbs
  • Handle Length: 13.42 inches
  • Barrel Length: 9.92 inches

5. USA Chain Binder Ratchet Style 5/16 – ⅜

For our general-purpose flatbedders, our 5/16’’ – 3/8’’ Ratchet Binders are useful for multiple load types! Ratchet binders are often viewed as a safer binder option because they do not store as much energy and tension in the handle, reducing the risk of recoil and injury. Forged and assembled here in the USA with domestic materials, our customers love these binders and we love supporting American manufacturing as often as we can!

USA Chain Binder Ratchet Style

Feature of USA Chain Binder Ratchet Style:

  • Size: 5/16″ – 3/8″
  • Working Load Limit: 7,100 Lbs
  • Barrel Length: 10 inches
  • Handle Length: 14 inches

6. Pro Ratchet Chain Binder with Grab Hooks

Built for high working load limits and G80 and G100 chains, our Swaged Handle Binders are our strongest binders on the market! If you’re a heavy hauler or tend to carry heavy cargo, our swaged handle binders were built for you! The swaged barrel has increased strength as it’s cold-drawn tubing rather than the welded pipe used in other ratchet binders. Our swaged handle binders are built for the most demanding jobs!

Pro Ratchet Chain Binder with Grab Hooks

Feature of Pro Ratchet Chain Binder with Grab Hooks:

  • Working Load Limit: 12,000 lbs
  • Breaking Strength: 36,000 lbs
  • Barrel Length: 10.04 inches
  • Handle Length: 15.75 inches

7. Pro Ratchet Binder with Grab and Slip Hook

Equipment haulers love these binders, as the ½’’ slip hook is perfect for anchoring directly onto heavy cargo and equipment being hauled! The grab hooks can attach either directly to your trailer or chain! The swaged barrel allows this binder to have much higher working load limits. If you tend to haul equipment or your cargo ranges in size and type, this is definitely a binder you should consider!

Pro Ratchet Binder with Grab and Slip Hook

Feature of Pro Ratchet Binder with Grab and Slip Hook:

  • Barrel Length: 10.04 inches
  • Handle Length: 15.75 inches
  • End Fittings: 3/8″ Grab Hook and 5/8″ Slip Hook
  • Working Load Limit: 12,000 lbs
  • Breaking Strength: 36,000 lbs

Conclusion

At Mytee Products we carry many specialty binders, simply too many to list here! Our list above is based on data and feedback from our customers. Individual preference with chain binders varies from driver to driver. While some truckers may swear by one binder, others will swear by another! One size does NOT fit all in this industry, so be sure to do your own research into the type of binder you need, then contact us at Mytee Products for some of the high-quality chain binders on the market!

Also Read: Safety Tips on Binding and Releasing Heavy Loads