Video Transcript for Heavy-Duty Load Security: etrailer Transport Chain with Sling Hooks

I'm Matt with etrailer. Today we're gonna be talking about the etrailer half inch link chains. And this is also gonna have a weight capacity of 11,300 pounds. So let's take a closer look at it. So you can get this in a couple different variations. This is gonna be the 10 foot one, but you can also get it in 16 and 20.

Now this size chain is gonna be perfect for something like we have today. This equipment is gonna be larger, so a larger chain does a job great. Now if you have anything smaller, let's say even like a side by side, you can still use chains for those accessories or equipment. I would use a smaller one because anything like this would be a little bit overkill. So let's take a close look at how it's performing right now.

So I'm securing at the moment with the etrailer chain binder, which works perfectly fine. And something I do like about these links is they go into clevis hooks just fine. Now I've noticed there's been some other ones have handled in the past. They are kind of, they kind of fight you when they go into those hooks. Reason being is their welds on there can be quite large.

They kind of extend quite a bit. These are gonna be relatively flat, close to the link themselves. So actually securing these down, they shouldn't fight you too much. Now when it comes to the hook itself, this is gonna work just fine, also fairly large. And it's grabbing on fairly well, even with me having it kind of loosely in place at the moment.

And on the other side, it will remind you that this is a half inch hook if you ever do need that reminder. Now I will say when I have tried to get this through some of the loops of the points that secure down your loads, this hook is a little bit large, but I do find a lot of half inch hooks are large too. So what you'll have to do in most cases is just remove that cotter pin, take out that pin, push the links through there and then reattach it and then you'll be good to go. I also wanted to note that it is gonna have two hooks. So one on this side, one on this other side. And this is gonna be made from a 70 grade steel with some zinc plating on there. So one, 70 grade steel is great for a couple reasons 'cause it's gonna be something that can withstand these heavier loads and it will last a long time. And then the other thing is that zinc plating is gonna help it be more rust resistant, especially when you're going cross country across state. If it's a lot of rainy conditions, snowy conditions, this shouldn't rust up on you. Just make sure you are taking proper care of it. And when you are storing it, put it somewhere dry so it does last longer. But 70 grade steel does give the capacity to withstand those loads of 11,300 pounds. It is important you just always go from the lowest rated component. So definitely take into account your tie off points and then your chain binders as well. But that's pretty much it. I do think these are gonna be a solid choice if you do need a new chain, just so you can properly make sure your gear's secured. But if you need more than one chain and you need some binders to go along with it, we do have plenty of kits here at etrailer. Now if you guys have any other questions, let us know here at etrailer. And again, I'm Matt and thanks for watching.