Straps, Chains and Slings

Torque Drive binders are designed and meant to be operated differently than any other binder. It is best if your drivers can set aside any preconceived notions and past experience with operating binders. These require a new understanding of how they lock the chain tight. Done properly, drivers will experience less shoulder strain, easier operation, safer load securement, and faster tie down/release times.

Let's start with the handle. Traditional binders use a "pawl" that is built into the handle to engage the gear around the barrel that, when rotated, pulls the threaded posts either in or out. This is not the case with our binder. The handle is not to be used in the traditional/rotational sense. The handle on the Torque Drive is actually a reaction bar first and handle for carrying second. The handle does not have the traditional ratcheting abilities like a standard ratcheting binder. Our binder was designed to be operated by a cordless drill. In a pinch, someone can simply use a 14 mm wrench or socket if a drill breaks or batteries go dead. We really discourage the use of an impact. We are looking for rotational torque, not "hitting" torque. Impacts can shorten the life of the hex head drive nut.

The locking mechanism for Torque Drive is having the handle against the floor of the trailer or against a part of the equipment you are tying down. With the handle against (reacting) a stationary object we develop superior chain tightness. Because we attain such high chain tightness, we virtually eliminate chains loosening with tire mash (bridge abutments, bumps, railroad tracks, etc.). Done correctly, it should take about five to seven pounds of force to pull the handle off the floor of the trailer.

Place the binder as close to the rub rail as possible so that the handle will be able to hit the floor of the trailer or position so the handle is against a part of the unit being tied down.

• Torque Drive Binder
• Offset Gear Box
• Grade 70 Rated
• Zinc Coated Rings
• 24:1 Gear Ratio
• 3 Sizes Available
• Enhanced Safety
• More Ergonomic
• 3x Faster
• Longer Lasting
• Highest Tension
• Unmatched Tension Retention
• Tamper Resistant
• Easy to Operate in Tight Spots
• Warranty: 1 Year
  
  Available in the following sizes
  
  

  Item #	Chain Size	WLL	Applications
  TD66BL	5/16"-3/8"	6,600 lbs.	Applications: Landscapers, Skid Loaders, and Mini Excavators
  TD92RL	3/8"-1/2"	9,200 lbs.	Steel Hauler, Big Chain Rental Companies, Construction, Excavating, Bobcats, Boom Lifts, Scissor Lifts, JLG Rough Terrain Lifts and Heavy Duty Equipment
  TD13GLHH	1/2"-5/8"	13,000 lbs.	Heavy Hauling, Steel Coil Transport

• Repair Parts:

  
  Grease Zerk - #SB-ZERKPROTECT
  Use this to replace the protected grease zerk on all Speedbinders.
  
  
  Drive Bolt Kit - #SB-DRIVEBOLT-KIT
  Use this to replace the drive bolt on all Speedbinders.

This is a replacement bolt for the gear set. If using the recommended portable power Drill set, these should last an estimated 2,000 to 3,000 cycles. Drive bolts are considered wear items and are not covered under warranty.    **Using a 1/4 or 3/8 impact will shorten your life to half. Use of 1/2 impacts voids binder warranty immediately. Here is an instructional video on drive bolt replacement.

Grease zirk protection rings, sold in lots of 10. You also get a spare grease zirk. These protection rings are standard equipment with the TD66eos/Blue Line, the TD92eos/Red Line and soon to be released TD13eos/Green Line (customer installation required).