Chain Clamps | McMaster-Carr

	Clamp Type Clamp Type


Machine Table	Pipe Welding

	Clamping Action Clamping Action

	Hold Down
	Squeeze

	For Pipe Size For Pipe Size

	For Joining For Joining


Pipe to Pipe	Pipe to Reducer

Pipe to Elbow	Pipe to Tee

Pipe to Flange

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Handle Material Handle Material

Aluminum

Steel

Iron

	Body Material Body Material

Aluminum

Iron

Stainless Steel

	Clamp Style Clamp Style

Straight

Adjustable

Flange

	Handle Style Handle Style


Lever	Crank

Thumb Screw

	Chain Length Chain Length

	Clamp Length Clamp Length

2 5/32"

3 1/4"

	For Maximum OD For Maximum OD

	Maximum Clamping Force Maximum Clamping Force

6,000 lbs.

12,000 lbs.

	For Maximum Shaft Diameter For Maximum Shaft Diameter

3 1/2"

5 3/4"

	Mount Type Mount Type

Bolt On

Freestanding

	Chain Replaceable Chain Replaceable

Yes

	For Maximum Pipe OD For Maximum Pipe OD

16"

	For Maximum Workpiece Diameter For Maximum Workpiece Diameter

14"

22"

	Chain Width Chain Width

13/16"

1 9/32"

	Roller Chain Trade Size Roller Chain Trade Size

	Clamp Width Clamp Width

1 11/16"

2 1/2"

	Handle Length Handle Length

	For Maximum Diameter For Maximum Diameter

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Machine Table Clamps for Round Workpieces

Use these clamps to hold large round parts for machining. Each clamp comes with five lengths of chain that can be combined to fit different size workpieces. Attach additional chain (not included) to hold even larger workpieces. Snap nonmarring pads into the chain to prevent damage to the workpiece. Clamps mount into t-slot nuts or fixture plates with socket head cap screws (not included).

Clamps
		Chain				Clamp						Extra Nonmarring Chain Pads
For Max. Workpiece Dia.	Max. Clamping Force, lbs.	Lg.	Wd.	Roller Chain Trade Number	Chain Material	Lg.	Wd.	Clamp Material	Includes		Each		Each
14"	6,000	40"	13/16"	50	Steel	2 5/32"	1 11/16"	Steel	5 Nonmarring Plastic Chain Pads	0000000	0000000	0000000	00000
22"	12,000	64"	1 9/32"	80	Steel	3 1/4"	2 1/2"	Steel	5 Nonmarring Plastic Chain Pads	0000000	000000	0000000	0000

Additional Chain

Chain
Lg.	Wd.	Roller Chain Trade Number		Each
40"	13/16"	50	0000000	0000000
64"	1 9/32"	80	0000000	000000

Heavy Duty Chain Clamps for Pipe Joining and Welding

Straight

Flange

Adjustable

The open clamp design permits welding around almost the entire pipe circumference. Secure components with chains and tighten the handles.

Aluminum clamps are lighter in weight than iron clamps. Iron clamps are more durable than aluminum.

Straight clamps are for use with two lengths of straight pipe and with reducers. Flange clamp is for flanges and straight pipe. Adjustable clamp is for use with straight pipe, elbows, tees, reducers, and risers. It pivots on a hinge to hold components at any angle from 90° to 180°.

For Pipe		Aluminum		Iron
OD	Size		Each		Each
Straight
1/2"-8"	1/4-6	000000	0000000	000000	0000000
8"-16"	8-16	000000	000000	000000	000000
Flange
2 1/2"-8"	2 1/2-6	000000	000000	000000	00
Adjustable
2 1/8"-8"	2-6	000000	000000	000000	00

Bench-Mount Pipe Vises

Chain Style

Hold pipe, tubing, and conduit for cutting and threading.

Chain-style vises have jaws on the base. Crank the handle to tighten the chain, securing the object against the jaws.

		Jaw				Mounting Holes
For Pipe Size	For Dia.	Material	Texture	Body Material	Mounting Fasteners Included	No. of	Dia.		Each
Chain Style
1/8-2 1/2	13/32"-2 7/8"	Steel	Serrated	Iron	No	3	13/32"	0000000	0000000
1/8-4	13/32"-4 1/2"	Steel	Serrated	Iron	No	3	9/16"	0000000	000000
1/8-5	13/32"-5.563"	Steel	Serrated	Iron	No	3	13/32"	0000000	000000
1/4-6	35/64"-6 5/8"	Steel	Serrated	Iron	No	3	9/16"	0000000	000000
1/2-8	27/32"-8 5/8"	Steel	Serrated	Iron	No	3	9/16"	000000	000000
1 to 12	1 5/16"-12 3/4"	Steel	Serrated	Iron	No	3	11/16"	0000000	00000000

Nonmarring Bench-Mount Pipe Vises

Chain Style

Rubber-coated jaws prevent damage to your workpiece. These vises hold pipe, tubing, and conduit for cutting and threading. Crank the handle to tighten the chain, securing the object against the jaws on the base.

		Jaw				Mounting Holes
For Pipe Size	For Dia.	Material	Texture	Body Material	Mounting Fasteners Included	No. of	Dia.		Each
Chain Style
1/4-2 1/2	1/2"-2 7/8"	Rubber-Coated Steel	Serrated	Iron	No	3	21/32"	0000000	0000000
1/4-4	1/2"-4 1/2"	Rubber-Coated Steel	Serrated	Iron	No	3	5/8"	0000000	000000

Freestanding Pipe Vises

Chain Style Vise

Set up the tripod wherever you need to hold pipe, tubing, and conduit for cutting and threading.

Chain-style vises have jaws on the base. Crank the handle to tighten the chain, securing the object against the jaws.

		Jaw
For Pipe Size	For Dia.	Material	Texture	Body Material	Base Material	Features		Each
Chain Style
1/8-2 1/2	13/32"-2 7/8"	Steel	Serrated	Iron	Steel	__	000000	0000000
1/8-6	13/32"-6 5/8"	Steel	Serrated	Iron	Aluminum	__	000000	000000
1/8-12	13/32"-12 5/8"	Steel	Serrated	Aluminum	Steel	Leveling Leg	0000000	000000

Freestanding Pipe Vises for Clean Rooms

Chain Style Vise for Clean Rooms

Keep clean rooms free of contaminants. These vises have rubber-covered jaws that prevent metal-to-metal contact and a plastic-encased chain that seals in lubrication. Set up the tripod to hold pipe, tubing, and conduit for cutting and threading. Crank the handle to tighten the chain, securing the object against the jaws on the base.

		Jaw
For Pipe Size	For Dia.	Material	Texture	Body Material	Base Material		Each
Chain Style
1/8-6	13/32"-6 5/8"	410 Stainless Steel, Rubber-Coated 410 Stainless Steel	Serrated/Smooth	Iron	Aluminum	000000	0000000

Secure-Grip Chain Wrenches

Turn the adjustment screw and squeeze the handle to lock the chain in place; press the lever to release.

Wrenches
	Handle		Chain					Replacement Chain		Extension Chain
For OD	Lg.	Material	Lg.	Breaking Strength, lbs.	Material		Each		Each		Each
11/16"-5 11/16"	9"	Steel	18"	6,000	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

Square Drive Chain Wrenches

Shown with Ratchet Wrench (Not Included)

Using your ratchet wrench as a handle, access hard-to-reach caps and plugs or grip objects of almost any shape.

		Chain
Square Drive Size	For OD	Lg.	Breaking Strength, lbs.	Material	Replaceable	Head Material		Each
1/2"	3/4"-5"	16"	6,400	Steel	No	Steel	000000	000000
3/4"	1 1/2"-7 1/2"	25"	13,000	Steel	No	Iron	0000000	000000

Chain Wrenches

Iron Handle

Steel Handle

Hold and turn pipe, tubing, and conduit with these heavy duty wrenches.

Wrenches
	Handle		Chain							Replacement Chain		Replacement Jaws
For OD	Lg.	Material	Lg.	Breaking Strength, lbs.	Material	Grip Material	Specifications Met		Each		Each		Each
3/8"-4 9/16"	14"	Iron	17"	6,500	Steel	__	__	0000000	000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
1/2"-4 3/4"	13"	Steel	16"	5,000	Steel	Plastic	__	0000000	00000	0000000	00000	000000	00
9/16"-5"	18"	Iron	18"	12,100	Steel	__	__	0000000	000000	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
9/16"-5 3/4"	24"	Iron	21"	12,100	Steel	__	__	0000000	000000	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
13/16"-7 1/16"	33"	Iron	27"	17,750	Steel	__	Fed. Spec. GGG-W-651e	0000000	000000	0000000	00000	0000000	000000
1 5/16"-8 1/2"	44"	Iron	31"	24,500	Steel	__	Fed. Spec. GGG-W-651e	0000000	000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
1 7/8"-10 15/16"	46"	Iron	40"	27,000	Steel	__	Fed. Spec. GGG-W-651e	0000000	000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
2 7/8"-12 15/16"	46"	Iron	48"	35,000	Steel	__	__	0000000	00000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
2 7/8"-17 15/16"	46"	Iron	72"	35,000	Steel	__	Fed. Spec. GGG-W-651e	0000000	00000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
3"-6 3/4"	19 1/2"	Steel	24"	8,100	Steel	__	__	0000000	000000	0000000	00000	000000	00

Shaft Alignment Chain Clamps

Install a test indicator on each holding rod to check for shaft misalignment.

		Body			Mounting
For Shaft Dia.	Chain Lg.	Lg.	Wd.	Body Material	Hole Location	Fasteners Included	No. of Holes	Hole Thread Size	Includes		Each
1"-6"	24"	3 5/8"	3/4"	Stainless Steel	Side	Yes	3	1/4"-28	ANSI No. 41 Chain (6" Dia. Capacity) One 5/16" Dia. x 3-1/4" Lg. Stainless Steel Holding Rod One 5/16" Dia. x 6-1/2” Lg. Stainless Steel Holding Rod	00000000	0000000
0"-9"	24"	3"	3"	Aluminum	__	__	__	__	ANSI No. 41 Chain (9” Dia. Capacity) One 5/16” Dia. x 3” Lg. Stainless Steel Holding Rod One 5/16” Dia. x 6” Lg. Stainless Steel Holding Rod	0000000	000000

Shaft Alignment Chain Clamp Kits

Kit includes two chain clamps, an inspection mirror, and a case. Pair this kit with your own test indicators to check for shaft misalignment.

For Shaft Dia.	Container Type	Includes		Each
0"-9"	Case	Inspection Mirror, Two Chain Clamps	0000000	0000000

Starrett Dial-Indicator Shaft Alignment Chain Clamp Kits

Two chain clamps position two Starrett test indicators at different points along a shaft to find any misalignment. The easy-to-read dials offer more precise measurement than stylus indicators.

	Dial Indicator
For Shaft Dia.	Manufacturer Model Number	Measuring Increments	Measuring Range	Container Type	Includes		Each
0"-9"	196B1	0.001"	0"-0.2"	Case	Dial Indicator, Inspection Mirror, Two Swivel Clamps	0000000	000000000

Dial-Indicator Shaft Alignment Chain Clamp Kits

Two chain clamps position two test indicators at different points along a shaft to find any misalignment. The easy-to-read dials offer more precise measurement than stylus indicators.

	No. of Mounting Tubes
For Shaft Dia.	5"	7"	9"	12"	15"	Tube Material	Includes		Each
3/4"-3 1/2"	2	2	2	__	__	Stainless Steel	Alignment Calculation Software Two Alignment Frames Two Dial Indicators Two Indicator Mount Rods with Swivel Joints Two Roller Chains	00000000	0000000
3/4"-5 3/4"	2	1	1	1	2	Stainless Steel	Alignment Calculation Software Two Alignment Frames Two Dial Indicators Two Indicator Mount Rods with Swivel Joints Two Roller Chains	00000000	00000000