Chain Puzzle

John

It will flick a bit but just drop to the ground, Load binding chain is different than lifting chain and maybe different than drag chain. It does not have any give in it, it will not stretch and retract, it will just brake.

I carry it (binder) as drag chain and lifting in the Troopy and in work Utes, I have made up 3 link short chains as joiners / shortener's, been using the for years and have never broken on 5/16" .. 3/8" is a bit heavy.

Regards

Richard

JB,

10mm transport chain/drag chain is grade 70 herc alloy and is rated around 6000kg, straight with claw hooks.

As for it breaking, mate had one through the windscreen of his B model Mac when it broke while being towed by a dozer, so stay clear and tie a towel or blanket round it.

Have a safe one

I've been beside a vehicle that broke a chain, it left a deep impression in the tailgate. If it had been my head I wouldn't be writing this. Don't take the risk use a damper all the time. Barnray

You'll have to check what grade the chain is (little stamp on each link).
Depending on the age they could be herc chains (feel a bit light? That's a good thing), or they could be the old welded short link. I can't remember the formulae, but we worked on 3.2t swl for the older 10mm stuff.

Definately use a substantial dampener for any operation where dynamic loading could come into play - ie. recoveries etc.