Dixie ratchet binders are built to exceed the highest military and professional specifications, including CVSA Cargo Securement Guidelines, Federal Highway, and DOT requirements
Dixie forges each ratchet component from pure alloy steel bar
Ratchet binders provide superior ergonomics to the traditional lever binder by requiring less physical strength to attach and remove
The handle is purposely designed loose using self-locking one-way bolts. This loose design allows mud, snow, ice or any other clogging substance to be easily removed from the ratchet mechanism by striking with a hammer or other tool.
To insure quality, each individual ratchet binder, as part of the manufacturing process, is proof tested to 50% of the Minimum Breaking Strength (MBS) according to NACM criteria.
All 1 inch ratchet binders feature oversized eyebolts and barrels providing additional support material for wear and tear
Dixie ratchet gears are permanently welded to the barrel while many others are simply roll pinned. With our ratchet, there is no pin to fall out.
Dixie upset forged all our barrels, providing deeper and more consistent threads for longer life.
Acme threads provide fasted take up, stay put, and won't back off
Hooks forged from micro-allow steel, designed to yield before catastrophic failure
MADE IN USA - All our products are forged with USA, our name, product tract codes on each forged parts, and Working Load Limit (WLL) as required by many laws and manufacturing best practices
Dixie proudly stands beside you for the working life of our product
Death / injury can occur from improper use or maintenance of tie-down equipment.
To avoid injury:
Inspect before use - remove from service if cracked, worn, or deformed.
Do not overload - load binders develop approximate working load with hand effort.
Do not use handle extender on load binder(s).
Do not use binder components for overhead lifting.
Load binding systems store energy which can release suddenly.
Operate only by hand from a firm standing position.
Operate handle cautiously.
Stay clear of handle path; handle may release suddenly.
Follow Operating Instructions.
Operating Instructions:
Follow DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations 392.9, 393.100, and 393.102. See Downloads section for copies of these regulations.
Inspect before use. Replace worn and deformed binders. Lubricate pivot and swivel points for optimum performance.
Do not operate with anyone on load.
Always apply binder in a straight line hook to hook manner without bending and such that handle goes down when securing load.
Tighten binders before moving and recheck frequently.
Do not exceed Working Load Limit shown on binder.
Do not use cheater bar or handle extension as such use can overload binder system and result in injury.
Secure handle down with a positive retaining method.
Release handle / load with extreme care. Make sure all personnel are clear. Lever binder handles can snap back over center. Use open palm under handle and push up.
