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	Material Material

Steel

Iron

	Chain Style Chain Style

Straight Link

Coil

Lock Link

	Trade Size Trade Size

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

	Length Length

	Thickness Thickness

	For Use Outdoors For Use Outdoors

Yes

	Inside Width Inside Width

	Capacity Capacity

Less than 1,000 lbs.

1,000 to 9,999 lbs.

10,000 to 19,999 lbs.

	Inside Length Inside Length

	Application Application

Not for Lifting

	Chain Grade Chain Grade

Not Rated

	For Fitting Thickness For Fitting Thickness

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

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

ASTM

Fed. Spec.

NACM Welded Steel Chain
Specifications

SAE

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	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

	Weight per Foot Weight per Foot

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

400° to 499° F

	For Chain Wheel Size For Chain Wheel Size

	Hook Style Hook Style

57 Products

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. 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.
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	00000
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

Light Duty Chain—Not for Lifting

Use this chain to hang lightweight items and construct barriers. Galvanized steel chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

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

		Inside
Light Duty Straight-Link Chain Trade Size	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Cap., lbs.	Approximate No. of Links per ft.	For Fitting Thick.	For Use Outdoors	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Galvanized Steel
2	0.15"	0.26"	1.18"	300	10	1/4"	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000
1/0	0.17"	0.31"	1.24"	400	9	1/4"	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
2/0	0.19"	0.34"	1.30"	500	9	5/16"	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
4/0	0.21"	0.38"	1.39"	600	8	3/8"	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
5/0	0.25"	0.45"	1.55"	800	7	7/16"	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
6/0	0.28"	0.50"	1.81"	1,100	6	7/16"	Yes	2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
7/0	0.30"	0.50"	1.92"	1,300	6	7/16"	Yes	2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
9/0	0.36"	0.60"	2.17"	2,000	5	9/16"	Yes	2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000

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. 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.
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	00000
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

Light Duty Tangle-Resistant Chain—Not for Lifting

Chain has short, wide links that make it easier to coil and less likely to knot. Galvanized steel chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

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

		Inside
Light Duty Straight-Link Chain Trade Size	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Cap., lbs.	Approximate No. of Links per ft.	For Fitting Thick.	For Use Outdoors	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Galvanized Steel
5/0	0.25"	0.44"	1.07"	900	11	7/16"	Yes	2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100	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.
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	00000
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

Double-Loop Chain—Not for Lifting

Lightweight and flexible, use this chain in applications such as hanging signs and fixtures. Galvanized steel and 304 stainless steel chain have excellent corrosion resistance.

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

		Inside
Double-Loop Chain Trade Size	Thick.	Wd.	Lg. 1	Lg. 2	Cap., lbs.	For Use Outdoors	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Galvanized Steel
3	0.08"	0.25"	0.45"	0.65"	90	Yes	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000
1/0	0.12"	0.30"	0.65"	0.87"	200	Yes	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
2/0	0.14"	0.38"	0.89"	0.96"	200	Yes	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
4/0	0.16"	0.43"	0.86"	0.86"	300	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100	0000000	0000
8/0	0.23"	0.57"	1.17"	1.18"	700	Yes	2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100	0000000	0000

Trimmed Lock-Link Chain—Not for Lifting

Chain Connector

The links are trimmed to allow chain to sit closer against a chain wheel or sprocket. The ends of the chain are locked around the connecting link, allowing it to lie flatter than other chain. Use a chain connector to form your chain into a loop when using with a chain wheel. Galvanized steel chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

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

Chain
		Inside								Chain Connectors
Lock-Link Chain Trade Size	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Cap., lbs.	For Chain Wheel Size	For Use Outdoors	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.		Each
Galvanized Steel
2	0.09"	0.35"	0.60"	100	__	Yes	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	000000	00
1/0	0.12"	0.41"	0.55"	200	1, 1 1/2, 2	Yes	10, 25, 50, 100, 200	0000000	0000	0000000	000000
4/0	0.16"	0.50"	0.88"	400	2 1/2, 3, 3 1/2	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000000	00000
5/0	0.18"	0.65"	1.10"	500	4, 4 1/2, 5	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000000	00000

Lock-Link Chain—Not for Lifting

The ends of the chain are locked around the connecting link, allowing it to lie flatter than other chain. It is often used to operate overhead doors and machinery. Galvanized steel chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

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

		Inside
Lock-Link Chain Trade Size	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Cap., lbs.	For Use Outdoors	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Galvanized Steel
2/0	0.15"	0.43"	0.70"	300	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	0000000	00000

Riveted Hammer-Close Connecting Links—Not for Lifting

Strike the prongs with a ball peen hammer and they expand to hold the connecting link together. Never reuse links after they’ve been closed.

Galvanized steel links have a thick coating for corrosion resistance.

Galvanized Steel
For Straight-Link Chain Trade Size	Thick.	Inside Lg.	Inside Wd.	Capacity, lbs.	Fabrication	Specifications Met		Each
1/4	1/4"	7/8"	7/16"	1,400	Forged	Fed. Spec. RR-C-271D	0000000	000000
5/16	5/16"	1"	1/2"	2,000	Forged	Fed. Spec. RR-C-271D	0000000	00000
3/8	3/8"	1 1/8"	9/16"	2,800	Forged	Fed. Spec. RR-C-271D	0000000	00000
1/2	1/2"	1 7/16"	21/32"	4,700	Forged	Fed. Spec. RR-C-271D	0000000	00000
5/8	5/8"	1 7/8"	13/16"	7,200	Forged	Fed. Spec. RR-C-271D	0000000	00000

Figure-Eight Connectors

Connector Shown Open

Often used in cable stringing and pulling applications, these connectors lock quickly and stay closed under tension. They’re not for use in overhead lifting applications. They should not be used as a link for chain or to repair chain.

Galvanized Iron
Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Eye ID	Capacity, lbs.		Each
3/8"	13/16"	1 3/4"	1/4"	100	0000000	00000
17/32"	1 11/32"	2 17/32"	9/16"	400	0000000	00000
5/8"	1 21/32"	3 3/16"	5/8"	900	0000000	00000
3/4"	2 1/2"	5 1/4"	1 1/16"	2,000	0000000	00000

Safety Chains for Trailers

With S-Hooks

With Latch Hook

Keep trailers attached to their vehicles even when the hitch fails. Use chains in pairs. The maximum trailer weight per pair must meet or exceed maximum trailer weight. Maximum trailer weight is the total weight being towed.

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

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

Chains												Extra Hooks
For Max. Trailer Wt. per Pair, lbs.	Straight-Link Chain Trade Size	Light Duty Straight-Link Chain Trade Size	Hook Style	Hook Opening Wd.	Lg.	Thick.	Material	No. of Hooks Included	Specifications Met		Each		Each
3,000	3/16	__	S-Hook	3/4"	48"	7/32"	Galvanized Steel	2	SAE J684	0000000	000000	0000000	00000
3,500	__	5/0	S-Hook	3/4"	48"	1/4"	Galvanized Steel	2	SAE J684	0000000	00000	0000000	0000
5,000	1/4	__	S-Hook	3/4"	48"	9/32"	Galvanized Steel	2	SAE J684	0000000	00000	0000000	0000
7,600	__	8/0	S-Hook	3/4"	48"	11/32"	Galvanized Steel	2	SAE J684	0000000	00000	0000000	0000
16,000	3/8	__	Latch	15/16"	35"	13/32"	Galvanized Steel	1	SAE J684	00000000	00000	0000000	00000