Cargo Control · Kinedyne
The lever that tightens a winch. Drop the end into the mandrel, wind the strap on with plenty of clearance, and let the winch’s own pawl hold it. The handle end is gripped so it does not turn in a wet glove.
A standard bar is for winches. A combination bar has a second end shaped to work chain binders as well, which is worth having if you run both chain and strap. Chrome plated resists rust and shows dirt; painted is cheaper and takes the knocks better.
Use it for
- Winding a winch strap onto the mandrel
- Releasing a winch under tension, carefully
- Combination bars: chain binders too
Never
- As a cheater bar on a ratchet handle
- As a pry bar, breaker bar or hammer
- With your body in line with the bar
Specifications
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| Stock No. | Kinedyne Part | Description | Length (in.) | Weight (lbs.) | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100-160 | 37030 | Standard Bar — Painted | 35.0 | 5.2 | |
| 1100-170 | 37031 | Standard Bar — Chrome Plated | 35.0 | 5.2 | |
| 1100-180 | 37033 | Combination Bar — Chrome Plated | 32.0 | 5.8 | |
| 1100-190 | 10032 | Combination Bar — Painted | 39.5 | 6.6 |
Releasing a winch
The strap is under several thousand pounds of tension and the bar is the only thing between it and you. Stand to one side, not behind the bar. Keep a firm grip and let the tension off in stages rather than kicking the pawl and jumping clear. A bar that gets away is the most common injury on a flatbed.
Never extend a winch bar or a ratchet handle with a cheater pipe. It overloads the tensioner, and the manufacturer’s warning against it is on every strap tag.
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