Lebus L-180 Spectrum 8 Winchline Tail Chain - 7/8 in - 24 in

Product Description

The Lebus L-180 Spectrum 8 Series Winchline Tail Chain is a heavy-duty alloy steel tail chain assembly designed for use in flatbed trucking, heavy haul, and industrial load securement applications requiring a rated working load limit of 34,200 lb. The winchline tail chain is the chain section that connects the winch line wire rope or strap to the load securement anchor point — typically a chain hook, load ring, or tie-down point on the trailer or load — bridging the connection between the winch tensioning system and the fixed chain anchor and completing the load securement assembly. The tail chain must be rated to the full working load of the securement assembly and must be compatible in size and grade with the hooks, rings, and other hardware used in the assembly.

The 7/8 inch size designation identifies the chain link wire diameter, confirming this tail chain is designed for use in heavy haul load securement assemblies using 7/8 inch alloy chain hardware. The 24 inch length specifies the overall working length of the tail chain assembly, providing the correct reach between the winch line termination and the anchor point in standard heavy haul securement configurations. The 34,200 lb working load limit confirms this tail chain is rated for the most demanding heavy haul and over-dimensional load securement applications, consistent with the high working load requirements of 7/8 inch alloy chain assemblies used in heavy transport.

The Spectrum 8 Series designation identifies this as part of Lebus's premium alloy chain product line, manufactured from Grade 8 alloy steel to provide the high strength-to-weight ratio, toughness, and fatigue resistance required for demanding heavy haul load securement applications. Grade 8 alloy chain provides significantly higher working load limits than Grade 7 or Grade 4 chain at equivalent chain sizes, making it the standard specification for heavy haul and over-dimensional transport load securement where minimizing chain weight while maximizing working load capacity is a priority.

The winchline tail chain must be inspected before each use for cracks, deformation, elongation, wear at the chain links and hook attachment points, and any condition that reduces the cross-sectional area of the chain wire below the manufacturer's minimum allowable limit. Tail chains showing any signs of damage, deformation, or wear must be removed from service immediately and replaced.

Material: Alloy steel — Grade 8 (Spectrum 8 Series) Working Load Limit: 34,200 lb Chain Size: 7/8 in Length: 24 in

Compatible With: 7/8 in alloy chain load securement hardware and hooks Winch line load securement systems on flatbed, lowboy, and heavy haul trailers Series: L-180 Spectrum 8

Uses: Connecting winch line wire rope or strap to chain anchor points in heavy haul load securement assemblies Over-dimensional and heavy haul transport load securement requiring 34,200 lb rated tail chain Flatbed and lowboy trailer load securement in applications requiring 7/8 in Grade 8 alloy chain hardware Replacement of worn, damaged, or undersized tail chain in winchline load securement assemblies

Key Features: Lebus L-180 Spectrum 8 Series winchline tail chain Grade 8 alloy steel construction 34,200 lb working load limit 7/8 in chain size 24 in length High strength-to-weight ratio for heavy haul and over-dimensional load securement Suitable for flatbed, lowboy, and heavy haul trailer winchline securement systems

Note: Always inspect winchline tail chains before each use and remove from service immediately if any damage, deformation, elongation, or wear is identified. Never exceed the rated working load limit of 34,200 lb. Always use with hardware of equivalent or greater working load limit and compatible chain size. Load securement must comply with applicable federal and provincial transport regulations including FMCSA and Transport Canada cargo securement standards. Never repair or modify a damaged tail chain — replace with a new assembly of the correct size, grade, and working load limit.