Binding Chain | McMaster-Carr

	Trade Size Trade Size

4
5.5
7
8
10
13
16
20

	Length Length

	Thickness Thickness

	Finish Finish

Zinc Yellow-Chromate Plated

	Capacity Capacity

10,000 lbs. or greater

	Inside Width Inside Width

	Inside Length Inside Length

	Chain Grade Chain Grade

	For Use Outdoors For Use Outdoors

Yes

	Weight per Foot Weight per Foot

	Grade Grade

40/43

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

D.O.T.

ASTM

NACM Welded Steel Chain
Specifications

D.O.T. 49 CFR 393.102

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

200° F

400° F

Not Rated

	Approximate Number of Links per Foot Approximate Number of Links per Foot

	For Fitting Thickness For Fitting Thickness

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Hook Opening Width Hook Opening Width

7/16"

1/2"

5/8"

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

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Chain with Fittings on Both Ends

Bind, bundle, tow, and haul—this steel chain has hooks on each end for versatility.

Grade 70 chain, also known as transport chain, has a high strength-to-weight ratio.

D.O.T.—Department of Transportation.

Warning: Never use for lifting applications. See Chain—For Lifting.

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Straight-Link Chain Trade Size	Metric Trade Size	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Cap., lbs.	Wt. per ft., lbs.	Hook Opening Wd.	Fitting Type	Specifications Met		Each
14-ft. Lg.
Steel — Chain Grade 43
5/16	8	0.33"	0.48"	1.29"	3,900	1.1	7/16"	Grab Hook	D.O.T. 393.102	0000000	000000
3/8	10	0.39"	0.55"	1.37"	5,400	1.6	1/2"	Grab Hook	D.O.T. 393.102	0000000	00000
Zinc-Plated Steel — Chain Grade 70
5/16	8	0.33"	0.48"	1.12"	4,700	1.2	7/16"	Grab Hook	D.O.T. 393.102	0000000	000000
3/8	10	0.39"	0.55"	1.37"	6,600	1.8	1/2"	Grab Hook	D.O.T. 393.102	0000000	000000
20-ft. Lg.
Steel — Chain Grade 43
5/16	8	0.33"	0.48"	1.29"	3,900	1.1	7/16"	Grab Hook	D.O.T. 393.102	0000000	00000
3/8	10	0.39"	0.55"	1.37"	5,400	1.5	1/2"	Grab Hook	D.O.T. 393.102	000000	000000
1/2	13	0.51"	0.75"	1.78"	9,200	2.3	5/8"	Grab Hook	D.O.T. 393.102	000000	000000
Zinc-Plated Steel — Chain Grade 70
5/16	8	0.33"	0.48"	1.12"	4,700	1.2	7/16"	Grab Hook	D.O.T. 393.102	0000000	000000
3/8	10	0.39"	0.55"	1.37"	6,600	1.6	1/2"	Grab Hook	D.O.T. 393.102	0000000	000000
1/2	13	0.51"	0.75"	1.78"	11,300	2.7	5/8"	Grab Hook	D.O.T. 393.102	0000000	000000

Grade 30 Chain—Not for Lifting

Use this strong chain for binding loads, tie downs, and towing applications. It is stamped with the grade and manufacturer. When using fittings with chain, you must match the trade size and meet or exceed the chain’s grade.

Zinc-plated steel chain has good corrosion resistance. Galvanized steel chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

			Inside
Straight-Link Chain Trade Size	Metric Trade Size	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Cap., lbs.	Wt. per ft., lbs.	Approximate No. of Links per ft.	For Fitting Thick.	Max. Temp., ° F	For Use Outdoors	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Unfinished Steel
1/8	4	0.16"	0.27"	0.90"	400	0.3	13	1/4"	400º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	00000
3/16	5.5	0.21"	0.39"	0.95"	800	0.4	12	3/8"	400º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
1/4	7	0.26"	0.46"	1.24"	1,300	0.6	9	7/16"	400º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
5/16	8	0.31"	0.49"	1.30"	1,900	0.8	9	7/16"	400º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
3/8	10	0.37"	0.60"	1.45"	2,600	1.2	8	9/16"	400º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
1/2	13	0.52"	0.81"	1.56"	4,500	2.7	7	3/4"	400º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	0000000	0000
5/8	16	0.63"	1.00"	1.87"	6,900	4	6	15/16"	400º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000
3/4	20	0.78"	1.07"	2.40"	10,600	6.3	4	1"	400º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000
Zinc-Plated Steel
1/8	4	0.16"	0.27"	0.90"	400	0.3	13	1/4"	400º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
3/16	5.5	0.21"	0.39"	0.95"	800	0.4	12	3/8"	400º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
1/4	7	0.26"	0.46"	1.24"	1,300	0.6	9	7/16"	400º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
5/16	8	0.31"	0.49"	1.30"	1,900	0.8	9	7/16"	400º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
3/8	10	0.37"	0.60"	1.45"	2,600	1.2	8	9/16"	400º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
1/2	13	0.52"	0.81"	1.56"	4,500	2.7	7	3/4"	400º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	0000000	00000
Galvanized Steel
1/8	4	0.16"	0.27"	0.90"	400	0.3	13	1/4"	400º	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
3/16	5.5	0.21"	0.39"	0.95"	800	0.4	12	3/8"	400º	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
1/4	7	0.26"	0.46"	1.24"	1,300	0.6	9	7/16"	400º	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
5/16	8	0.31"	0.49"	1.30"	1,900	0.8	9	7/16"	400º	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
3/8	10	0.37"	0.60"	1.45"	2,600	1.2	8	9/16"	400º	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
1/2	13	0.52"	0.81"	1.56"	4,500	2.7	7	3/4"	400º	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	0000000	00000
5/8	16	0.63"	1.00"	1.87"	6,900	4	6	15/16"	400º	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000
Green Powder-Coated Steel
1/8	__	0.13"	0.24"	0.92"	400	0.2	13	3/16"	200º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
3/16	5.5	0.20"	0.40"	0.98"	800	0.4	13	3/8"	200º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
1/4	7	0.26"	0.48"	1.24"	1,300	0.6	11	7/16"	200º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
5/16	8	0.33"	0.48"	1.28"	1,900	1	10	7/16"	200º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
3/8	10	0.39"	0.55"	1.37"	2,600	1.4	9	1/2"	200º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	00000

Extra-High-Strength Grade 70 Chain—Not for Lifting

This chain is approximately 20% stronger than Grade 40/43 chain and 60% stronger than Grade 30 chain. Use it for binding loads, tie downs, and towing applications. It is stamped with the grade and manufacturer. When using fittings with chain, you must match the trade size and meet or exceed the chain’s grade.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

			Inside
Straight-Link Chain Trade Size	Metric Trade Size	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Cap., lbs.	Wt. per ft., lbs.	Approximate No. of Links per ft.	For Fitting Thick.	Max. Temp., ° F	For Use Outdoors	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Zinc Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel
1/4	7	0.27"	0.46"	1.24"	3,100	0.6	9	7/16"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000
5/16	8	0.32"	0.49"	1.15"	4,700	1	10	7/16"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	0000
3/8	10	0.38"	0.60"	1.30"	6,600	1.4	9	9/16"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	0000
1/2	13	0.50"	0.81"	1.56"	11,300	2.4	7	3/4"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000

High-Strength Grade 43 Chain—Not for Lifting

This chain is approximately 50% stronger than Grade 30 chain. Use it for binding loads, tie downs, and towing applications. It is stamped with the grade and manufacturer. When using fittings with chain, you must match the trade size and meet or exceed the chain’s grade.

Zinc-plated steel chain has good corrosion resistance. Galvanized steel chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

			Inside
Straight-Link Chain Trade Size	Metric Trade Size	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Cap., lbs.	Wt. per ft., lbs.	Approximate No. of Links per ft.	For Fitting Thick.	Max. Temp., ° F	For Use Outdoors	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Unfinished Steel
1/4	7	0.27"	0.50"	1.02"	2,600	0.7	11	7/16"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000
5/16	8	0.32"	0.49"	1.15"	3,900	1	10	7/16"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	0000
3/8	10	0.39"	0.60"	1.30"	5,400	1.4	9	9/16"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	0000
1/2	13	0.52"	0.81"	1.56"	9,200	2.7	7	3/4"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000
5/8	16	0.63"	0.85"	2.02"	13,000	3.8	6	13/16"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000
3/4	20	0.78"	1.02"	2.61"	20,200	5.4	4	1"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000
Zinc-Plated Steel
1/4	7	0.27"	0.50"	1.02"	2,600	0.7	11	7/16"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	0000
5/16	8	0.32"	0.49"	1.15"	3,900	1	10	7/16"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	0000
3/8	10	0.39"	0.60"	1.30"	5,400	1.4	9	9/16"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	0000
1/2	13	0.52"	0.81"	1.56"	9,200	2.7	7	3/4"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000
Galvanized Steel
1/4	7	0.27"	0.50"	1.02"	2,600	0.7	11	7/16"	400°	Yes	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	0000
5/16	8	0.32"	0.49"	1.15"	3,900	1	10	7/16"	400°	Yes	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	0000
3/8	10	0.39"	0.60"	1.30"	5,400	1.4	9	9/16"	400°	Yes	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	0000
1/2	13	0.52"	0.81"	1.56"	9,200	2.7	7	3/4"	400°	Yes	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000
5/8	16	0.63"	1.00"	1.87"	13,000	4	6	15/16"	400°	Yes	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000

Tangle-Resistant Grade 30 Chain—Not for Lifting

This is the strongest tangle-resistant chain we offer. Shorter links make it easier to coil and less likely to knot. It is heat treated and stamped with the grade and manufacturer. When using fittings with chain, you must match the trade size and meet or exceed the chain’s grade.

Galvanized steel chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

			Inside
Straight-Link Chain Trade Size	Metric Trade Size	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Cap., lbs.	Wt. per ft., lbs.	Approximate No. of Links per ft.	For Fitting Thick.	Max. Temp., ° F	For Use Outdoors	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Unfinished Steel
1/4	7	0.28"	0.50"	1.02"	1,300	0.6	12	7/16"	400°	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	0000000	00000
5/16	8	0.34"	0.49"	0.99"	1,900	1.2	11	7/16"	400°	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	0000000	0000
3/8	10	0.39"	0.62"	1.09"	2,600	1.6	10	9/16"	400°	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	0000000	0000
1/2	13	0.50"	0.75"	1.33"	4,500	2.7	9	11/16"	400°	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	0000000	00000
Galvanized Steel
1/4	7	0.27"	0.43"	0.87"	1,300	0.8	13	3/8"	400°	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	0000000	0000
5/16	8	0.34"	0.49"	0.99"	1,900	1.2	11	7/16"	400°	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	0000000	0000
3/8	10	0.39"	0.62"	1.09"	2,600	1.6	10	9/16"	400°	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	0000000	00000
1/2	13	0.51"	0.75"	1.33"	4,500	2.8	9	11/16"	400°	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	0000000	00000