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The Kranken Edge

Your Snow Chain are only as Good As your tensioners!

Why The Kranken Is Different
Traditional rubber tensioners—spider bungees—are a weak link in your winter safety setup. They fail under stress, corrode, and dry-rot in storage. 

Snow Tire Chain Tensioner by Kranken on pick-up truck.

Kranken is the first real upgrade to snow chains in 50 years, built with aerospace-grade materials to hold the tension you need, every single time.

Engineered Superiority: Built to Outlast Winter

Kranken is not a rubber band. It is precision-engineered from aerospace-grade 17-4 PH stainless steel, offering extreme corrosion resistance and unmatched cold-weather durability.

Proven Strength & Tension

  • Tension Output: Kranken delivers 29 lbs of tension—nearly 2x the tension of an average spider bungee (15 lbs). This constant, higher tension is what keeps your chains securely centered and prevents chain slap.
  • Main Cable Break-Strength: Tested to over 550 lbs (the machine stopped before the cable broke).
  • Cable Limiter: Features a 209 lbs safe-break design to protect your tires in extreme situations.

Uncompromising Durability Testing

  • Zero Corrosion: Our Salt Spray Test—24 hours of continuous exposure—resulted in zero corrosion and zero pitting. Your investment will not rust out after one winter.
  • Impact Resilience: It survived a drop test from 4 stories (approx. 40 feet) onto the crank handle with only a superficial graze, proving its toughness.

Real-World Performance & Cost Savings

Don't let damaged chains or failed bungees cost you time and money. Professional drivers know the true cost of chain failure.Feedback from the Road (300+ Professional Drivers):

  • Cost of Failure: Chain loss and damage can cost drivers $600–$800 annually.
  • Bungee Lifespan: Most professionals are forced to replace rubber bungees 3 times per winter.
  • Storage Issues: Rubber bungees suffer from dry-rot and tension loss even while in storage.

The Kranken Advantage

  • No Expiration Date: Unlike rubber tensioners that often expire in your trunk before their first use, Kranken has no expiration date.
  • Massive Lifespan: Enjoy a 5–10x longer lifespan compared to spider bungees.
  • Reduced Failures: Proven to deliver 80–90% fewer chain failures.

Fast, Tool-Free Installation

Kranken eliminates the common frustration and mistakes of traditional chain installation. Get the perfect tension in seconds, without guessing.Installation Time:

  • Advertised: <30 seconds
  • Average User: 19 seconds

Fastest Recorded: 13.4 seconds

Simple 4-Step Process:

  1. Place chains
  2. Attach cable
  3. Crank to tension
  4. Clip

Mistakes Eliminated:

  • Uneven tension
  • Misalignment
  • Hook slippage
  • Rubber overstretching

One Size Fits Most

Kranken's adjustable design covers the vast majority of vehicles and chain types, simplifying your winter prep.Fit Ranges:

  • Kranken: Fits tires from 17–38 inches
  • Kranken XL: Fits tires from 22–45 inches (Designed for Commercial Vehicles)

Compatible Vehicles:

  • Passenger cars, SUVs, Crossovers, Light trucks
  • Class 7–8 semis (XL Model)

Supports All Major Chain Types:

  • CAM chains
  • Square-link
  • Cable chains
  • Commercial chains

The Bottom Line

Rubber fails. Steel doesn't. Bungees loosen. Kranken holds. Stop replacing old technology and secure your load with the chain tensioner built for extreme winter conditions.

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ENGINEERED TO WORK, WITH YOUR SAFETY IN MIND

The Kranken

Built for the daily driver; cars, SUVs, and light trucks. The Kranken delivers the same rugged engineering as our larger model in a size made for everyone. Tough enough for the harshest conditions, yet easy enough for daily drives. Keep your chains locked tight so you can travel with confidence.

Recommended for applications requiring a tensioner reach of 17.5" to 41" from tire center to chain.
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Kranken XL

Brings unmatched strength and reliability to heavy-duty vehicles with larger tire sizes. Engineered for the most demanding roads, it keeps chains secure through the toughest hauls and harshest storms. 

 

Recommended for applications requiring a tensioner reach of 26.5 " to 49.5" from tire center to chain. 
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* Please note that we will begin shipping out orders on December 3, 2025. 
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