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Straight-Link Chain Trade Size

Length

Thickness

Weight Capacity

1,000 lb. to 1,999 lb.

2,000 lb. to 3,999 lb.

4,000 lb. to 9,999 lb.

10,000 lb. or greater

Finish

Zinc Yellow-Chromate Plated

Chain Grade

Inside Width

Inside Length

For Fitting Thickness

For Use Outdoors

Weight per Foot

Specifications Met

D.O.T. Compliant 49 CFR 393.102

NACM Welded Steel Chain Specifications

Approximate Number of Links per Foot

Hook Opening Width

7/16"

1/2"

5/8"

Metric Chain Trade Size

Maximum Temperature

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

EAR99

DFARS Specialty Metals

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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.

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.	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	00000
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

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

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"	1.02"	2.61"	10,600	5.3	5	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	00000
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

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