These classes are S, U, and W. What this means is that the more space you have think large trucks with big wheel wells the higher you can go in class. Tire chains are usually made for a narrow range of tire sizes. You can find the size of your tire listed on the rubber tire itself. Go out and grab this number off of your tires before you go shopping for chains.
Basic manual tire chains are the old standby. Advantages include affordability and reliability. Less complicated parts mean durability but the ease of use is poor at best.
Self-adjusting tire chains are the modern gold standard. There are tire chains between basic chains and full self-adjusting chains. Some chains have quick-adjust cams or quick-release levers.
My advice is that the more frequently you plan to use your chains, the more money you should spend. If you only use your chains once in a great while or if you are buying chains just in case then save some money and go with the simple manual tire chains.
One thing to keep in mind is that fancy mechanical adjusters and levers tend not to work in poor conditions. As we talked about earlier, simple mechanical tire chains old school style are by far the most reliable in adverse conditions. Tire chains not only come in different sizes, but they also come in different link shapes and sizes.
Some chain links are better for snow, others excel in ice, and yet others are designed to provide the smoothest possible ride. For the smoothest ride in mild to moderate conditions, roller chains may be your best bet. Like traction rollers for footwear, tire rollers use wrapped spring-style steel to add traction.
The next step up might be twisted link chains. They have better traction and poorer ride than rollers. Finally, and most grippy of all… we have square chains.
Square chains have a rough, purposely aggressive-edged shape. This shape has tons of traction but comes with the worst and most bumpy ride of all. Other types of tire chains have added shapes, bumps, welded-on goodies, and a whole assortment of fun stuff for adding traction. Tire chains, at the end of the day, are wrapped around and secured to your tires. How these chains are designed to do this, however, is subject to many different imaginative creations.
Some tire chains simply cross laterally over the tires. Others criss-cross in an X shape. Yet other chains have an asymmetrical pattern. Similar to how tires are designed, more surface area means more traction. Essentially, the greater number of chains and the more often they criss-cross the better for overall traction.
To help you make decisions, think about your vehicle, and decide which factors are the most important first. Now, once the must-haves are out of the way you can make some decisions. For instance, do you want roller chains or D-shaped links? Are you willing to spend the extra money for full-coverage chains?
If you live in the mountains and often drive on sharp curvy roads with very poor conditions then it might make sense to spend top dollar. If you only occasionally experience inclement weather and you live somewhere flat… maybe save some money and opt for more basic features all around. Most of the time users and manufacturers recommend chains only on the drive wheels.
This means on the front tires for most cars and on the back tires for most passenger trucks. Likewise, on front wheel drive vehicles your rear tires could still slide out from under you on turns if they lack traction. Tel: Auto-Trac snow chains feature a patented Automatic Tightening and Centering System: It automatically adjusts and tightens while you drive! This high impact, self-tightening ratchet system ensures a snug fit and eliminates the need to stop and retighten the chains after installation.
The split outside chain with two ratchet connectors allow easy installation without moving the vehicle. Auto-Trac also features an aggressive diamond patterned cross-chain designed for superior traction and a smooth ride.
The case hardened alloy cross-chains provide extended wear life over standard link products. Available in Grade 80 or Clevis ensures proper hook to chain match.
Deep hook pocket design. Quenched and tempered before proof testing. An essential component of mechanically coupled slings. Proof tested at twice the WLL and fatigue tested at 1. Proof tested at twice the WLL. Fatigue tested at 1. Durable hook latch offers added protection.
This cradle hook reduces the chance of damaging any chain link. No reduction in Working Load Limit. An excellent choice for overhead lifting and is also suitable for other applications. For overhead lifting applications. Swivel eye attachment for turning and flipping the load without it unhooking.
Alloy components are alloy steel. Master links are welded, heat-treated, proof tested and tumble finished. Un-heat treated coupling links are pre-notched, bright finished and ready for welding. Proof tested alloy steel.
Custom Lifting intended for use in handling plates, flats and structurals. Eliminates current flow that can damage hoists and lifting equipment. Free running bearing allows easy work positioning. Welded, Electropolished, and proof tested. For lifting and rigging applications - attaches to ropes, chains, straps, and other accessories. Eye swivel attachment design for turning and flipping the load without detaching from hook.
Ideal for short span applications and can be utilized where headroom is limited. Comes with various options. Can be utilized where headroom is limited and comes with a pair of swivel hooks and three standard spreads.
Various options available. Can be utilized as a lifting beam or a spreader beam. Upper lift point can be easily adjusted to lift an off center load. Can be configured as an optional three or four point lifting system.
Can be utilized where headroom is limited. Standard I-Beam construction with integrated beam stands. Comes with a pair of shackles and three standard spreads. Can be utilized where headroom is limited with slings in a basket hitch. Includes two sets of fixed hooks. Two standard lift points for load adjustment. Utilized with two cranes, where headroom is limited. Comes standard with a swivel hook. Can lift off center loads easily by adjusting the bail. Can be used where headroom is limited.
Comes with multiple spreads that are adjustable to accommodate various load sizes. Can lift off center loads easily by adjusting the bail with the standard chain wheel prior to the lift and has unlimited adjustment within the span of the bail. Can be utilized where headroom is limited and when lifting objects that require multiple lift points. Designed to meet your specific lifting requirements.
Made is USA. Designed to lift bulk container sacks. Standard Sling Keeper design provides improved sling containment during the lift. Low headroom design that meets metric rating requirements. Supplied with four swivel hooks. Additional sizes and options are available. Designed to be utilized with dual hoists and can rotate the load parallel. Designed to lift chlorine gas cylinders.
Low headroom design. Smooth edge design to minimize wear on lifting straps. Additional sizes are available. Utilized with upper rigging spread between two lift points that adds extra stability to the lift. Can be used where headroom is not limited and comes standard with a pair of swivel hooks. Designed to lift large bulky loads and can be rigged to handle objects with an offset center of gravity.
Can be supplied with chain or wire rope top rigging. Utilized where headroom is not limited and comes standard with upper and lower shackles. Supplied in pairs - allows the user to assemble their own spreader beam by incorporating A53 Grade B, schedule 80 pipe along with upper and lower rigging. Adds stability to the lift. A53 Grade B, schedule 80 pipe, allows the user to assemble their own spreader beam by attaching specified Peerless End Caps along with upper and lower rigging.
Adds extra stability. Supplied with standard lifter guide handle and radius on lifting arm to minimize coil damage. Designed to easily lift and position large heavy coils by placing the lifting arm securely through the I. Counterbalanced to hang level when not loaded. Designed with a recessed counterweight to allow for close coil stacking that maximizes floor space. Supplied with standard lifter guide handle and curved saddle on lifting arm.
Designed to handle multiple slit coils maximizing efficiency. Supplied with standard lifter guide handle and curved saddle on lifting arm to minimize coil damage. Designed to handle coils that are stacked vertically. Supplied with manual adjusting legs that adjust to the I.
Designed to efficiently handle coils with the eye horizontal. Self-locking gear drive prevents the inadvertent opening of the legs. Curved foot pad minimizes coil damage. Designed to economically handle coils with the eye horizontal.
The manual adjusting legs easily adjust to the I. Designed to easily lift and position rolls by placing the lifting pins securely through the I. Designed to meet your specific roll lifting requirements.
Designed to easily lift and position rolls by gripping the outer diameter of the roll. Utilized for a variety of roll widths where aisle clearance is limited. Designed to easily lift and position rolls by placing the lifting arm securely through the I. Supplied standard with lifter guide handle. Standard heavy duty direct drive, self-locking, machined rack and pinion leg adjustment. Options available. Standard heavy duty motor package with slip clutch to prevent damage to gearboxes from over adjustment.
Standard heavy duty square tube H-Frame design. Easily maintained low headroom design. Designed to lift and carry palletized loads efficiently with an overhead crane. Counter balanced to hang level when unloaded. Supplied standard with a hand wheel to adjust forks to allow the lifter to handle various pallet sizes. Designed with a double frame to lift and carry heavy palletized loads efficiently with an overhead crane.
Designed with a double frame and forged forks to lift and carry heavy palletized loads efficiently with an overhead crane. The bail is a lower headroom design. Wheeled design allows for ease of movement to the load. Dual lift points allows lifter to hang level when unloaded. Lightweight design allows for ease of movement to the load.
Dual lift points allow the lifter to hang level when unloaded. Ideal for lifting round bars, cast or steel pipe. Ideal for lifting round bars, cast or steel pipe of various diameters.
Can be supplied with optional replaceable urethane pads for additional load protection. Designed to efficiently lift and carry loads with a telescoping boom with locking pin allowing for multiple hook positions. Standard restraining chain with grab hook and attached handle for ease of boom extension. Designed to efficiently lift and carry loads with a telescoping pivot boom with locking pin allowing for multiple hook positions.
Designed to efficiently lift and carry loads on the fork of a lift truck with a single latched fixed or swivel hook. Easily attaches to the forks. Designed to efficiently lift and carry loads on both forks of a lift truck with a single latched fixed or swivel hook. Additional sizes and capacities available. Designed to efficiently lift and carry loads on both forks of a lift truck with two latched swivel hooks.
Considered the chain of choice for load binding applications. Well suited for tie-downs, towing and logging operations. Designed specifically to provide a light, yet strong chain for binding, tie-downs, towing and construction use.
Made from a variety of medium carbon and alloy materials. NACM spec long link chain has a longer pitch link for less weight per assembly. Pitch is the inside length measurement of a link. High quality forged clevis grab hooks. Alloy chain with black finish. High strength carbon steel chain. High quality forged Clevis Grab Hooks. T80 Alloy chain assemblies come in a black finish. Packaged bulk in drums or each in retail single packs. Yellow zinc finish for easier identification and for protection of the chain.
Short link for longer life. A ratchet binder like nothing you've seen before. Patented fold down handle. Higher strength ratings for use with either Grade 70 Transport or Grade 80 Alloy tie-down chains. Features high quality yellow zinc plated hooks. Engineered links with controlled flash welds. Heat treated and proof tested forged hooks. Ratcheting mechanism. High visibility yellow powder coat paint. Design allows the user to release the binder tension without any kickback of the handle.
The center body independently rotates, free of the handle, to release the tension smoothly. Forged alloy steel. Designed for use with transport chain. Durable hook latch for extra protection. Used for connecting hooks, chain and other cargo components. Durable square tubing provides added strength. Excellent grip. Manually adjustable up to " with spring lever. Stop collar for increased holding power. Can reach inches. Made from steel. Simple to use. Protects the load from moving or falling over while being transported.
Come with latch-type grab hooks, which ensure that the chain will not separate from the towing vehicle. Includes a permanent ID tag. A flexible attachment for use with wire rope. The hook is dropped forged alloy steel and heat treated for extra durability. Made of low carbon steel.
Made of alloy steel. All heavy duty 2" cargo strap assemblies are made from premium, yellow, 10, Lbs. With Flat Hooks. Made from premium, yellow, 10, Lb. Wide handle. Durable J-Hooks. Different types of hooks available. Made from premium, yellow, 16, Lb. Durable V-iron hardware. Comes in 30 ft length. All heavy duty 3" cargo strap assemblies are made from premium, yellow, 12, Lbs. Strap features a plated "J" hook and floating "D" ring on each end that can be secured through truck stake holes, eye bolts, etc.
Premium ratchet-style buckle for easy tightening. This universal strap secures anything with a circumference of less than assembly length. Loose end feeds through easy release CAM buckle. Five feet in length with a high working load limit. Comes in blue, yellow, or gray. Will secure most loads from shifting or falling.
Comes in yellow, gray, or blue. Winch bars feature a knurled handle for a safe grip as well as tapered ribbed nose piece for strength and to prevent slippage. Available in painted or chrome finish. Provide for a safe and secure method of cargo tie-down on flat bed style trailers. Made from medium carbon steel. Different types of winches available. Made from high impact thermoplastic, 2 or more snap together for any required length.
Feature patented, multiple living hinges that adapt to the form of any cargo, regardless of the shape. Retail tarp straps are packaged 2 per poly bag with a header card. All tarp straps are UPC coded for sale. Features both high tensile strength and resistance to wear needed by modern hauling and heavy duty trucking, farm and construction firms.
A general utility chain for farm, industrial and home applications such as; log chain, cargo lashing, pipeline hanging, tailgate, guard rail, tow and switch chain. Short link. A general utility chain for farm, industrial and home applications such as: log chain, cargo lashing, pipeline hanging, tailgate, guard rail, tow and switch chain.
A welded chain easily identified by its link design. The link is long and relatively narrow in proportion. It's an excellent choice for tailgates, trailer safety chain and barrier chain.
Twist Link Coil chain is a modification of Straight Link Coil chain which allows the chain to lay more flat. Straight Link Machine is a welded chain noted for its flexibility. Used for overhead doors, tailgates and agricultural implements. Twist Link Machine chain is a modification of Straight Link Machine chain and is generally used in applications where the chain must lay flat.
A welded chain with links sufficiently wide to allow them to pass one another freely, eliminating the tendency to kink. It is used for gates, farm machinery and general utility industry.
Combines strength, flexibility, light weight and neat appearance. It is an all purpose chain for a wide variety of uses including swing sets, animal chains and hammocks. Weldless chain that is stamped and formed for attaching plumbing fixtures, as well as other uses requiring a light flat metal chain.
Stamped, formed chain slightly stronger than Jack chain. It is used for operating heater controls on ducts and dampers, as well as window sashes in double hung windows. The lightest and smallest of regular commercial chain formed from wire. It is used in applications where high strength is not required.
The strongest weldless chain with all links facing in the same direction, making it ideal for pipe suspension and operating overhead doors and steam valves. Available in white, yellow, red, or hot orange. Plastic chain is durable, light weight and weather resistant. High-Test forged steel. Latch for added safety by preventing load slipping off the hook.
Zinc plated finish. Accommodates different chain sizes. Working load limit up to 9, lbs. Self-colored or zinc plated finish. Working load limit of up to 9, lbs. Low carbon steel. For temporary chain repair and coupling of attachments when using lap links with chain. Use one size larger than chain size.
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