Safety Chain Kits incl Chain, Hammerlock and Holder

Safety Chain, Hammerlock and Holder Kit's include:

• One set to suit trailers up to 2.5t.
• Trailers over 2.5t require two sets.

Note: Galvanised chains and shackles are illegal on all trailers over 3.5t.

It is essential to remember

• No chain welding over 2.5t
• No chain welding below the chassis rails.

Trailers up to 2.5 tonnes ATM must have at least one safety chain complying with AS 4177.4 - 1994 (Trailer and light trailer towing components – Safety chains up to 3.5 tonnes capacity), or as amended from time to time.

However, trailers

• more than 3.5 tonnes ATM,
• all medium and heavy category pig trailers with rigid drawbars,
• any other trailers without breakaway brakes
• and all fixed and rigid pig trailers with a GTM higher than 2.5 tonnes and fitted with automatic pin-type couplings,

Must be equipped with safety chains.

An excellent article on Dee Shackles and Safety Chain

Purchase attachments for Dee Shackles

• Rated Bow Shackles – 4WD
• Rated Dee Shackle
• Dee Shackles and Safety Chains
• Safety Chain Holder for Aluminium Chassis
• Safety Chain Holder to 3.5t
• Hammerlock to suit Galvanised Safety Chain
• Galvanised Safety Chain – 64cm Long

Finally, Key Points

• 10mm Chain Holders can be welded to trailers up to 2.5t
• Safety Chain must be affixed to holders via a Hammerlock or Cam Lock
• Dee Shackles are prohibited for use when securing a safety chain to a trailer

Ref: Standards Queensland – Safety Chain Requirements