Chain wear

[Susquatch]

My argument was (aside from paint damage on freight) I don't generally worry about damaging chains. I'll use corners or padding to protect what I'm hauling, I've never used anything to protect my chains.

I think your normal practice is fine. I think a particular set of unusual circumstances bit you. I'll bet the chain turns out to be fine. I'd guess there was just something harder than the chain in the mix and then the tire and continuous movement turned that into a thousand miles of constant filing motion.

Either way, you have to replace the chain.

Good on you for being vigilant and checking things.

 

[CWret]

I guess I could take the chains back to have them tested

I would think the supply would WANT to do the testing. They should be all over this to be sure they are not liable for selling a defective product (or else pointing the finger at you for operator error). I DO NOT think this is a case of ‘operator error’ but they may choose to use you as an escape goat.

CW

 

[Chicken lights]

I would think the supply would WANT to do the testing. They should be all over this to be sure they are not liable for selling a defective product (or else pointing the finger at you for operator error). I DO NOT think this is a case of ‘operator error’ but they may choose to use you as an escape goat.

CW

I like Crosby products, they're a USA company only now. The new counter guy couldn't understand why I would order in and pay $25 for one chain hook, when he had off shore ones on the shelf for $8. I said the exact same thing you just said, I'm picking up (at the time) a 56,000 pound telehandler next week, I DO NOT want to have the liability if something breaks and someone gets hurt or killed. I'll still get blamed but it won't be over me saving $17.

I still have some of their Canada branded stuff, which I kinda think is neat