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Zinc Yellow-Chromate Plated

Brass Plated

Copper Plated

	Material Material

Steel

Brass

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

	Length Length

	Thickness Thickness

	Inside Length Inside Length

	Trade Size Trade Size

5/64
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2/0
1/0
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6
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10
12
13
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20
25
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35
40
45
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60
65

	For Chain Trade Size For Chain Trade Size

	Inside Width Inside Width

	Bead Diameter Bead Diameter

	Capacity Capacity

Less than 1,000 lbs.

Not Rated

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

RoHS Compliant

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Application Application

Not for Lifting

	For Use Outdoors For Use Outdoors

	Grade Grade

Not Rated

	Roller Chain Trade Size Roller Chain Trade Size

08B

10B

12B

	Component Component


Chain	Link

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

REACH Compliant

	Tensile Strength Tensile Strength

	Metric Trade Size Metric Trade Size

1.8

2.3

2.8

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

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About Roller Chain and Sprockets

Small, twisted links make this flexible chain the most resistant to tangling and knotting.

Nickel-plated steel chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

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

		Inside
Metric Trade Size	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Cap., lbs.	Approximate No. of Links per ft.	For Use Outdoors	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Nickel-Plated Steel
1.8	0.07"	0.12"	0.24"	Not Rated	46	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	00000000	00000
2	0.08"	0.14"	0.31"	Not Rated	42	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	00000000	0000
2.3	0.10"	0.17"	0.33"	Not Rated	36	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	00000000	0000
2.8	0.12"	0.18"	0.40"	Not Rated	30	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	00000000	0000

Light Duty Tangle-Resistant Smooth-Link Chain—Not for Lifting

The links have smooth sides to prevent the chain from snagging. Chain is highly flexible and resists kinking and tangling. Nickel- and brass-plated steel chain have excellent corrosion resistance.

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

			Inside
Trade Size	Metric Trade Size	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Cap., lbs.	Approximate No. of Links per ft.	For Fitting Thick.	For Use Outdoors	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Nickel-Plated Steel
5/64	2	0.08"	0.17"	0.50"	70	23	1/8"	No	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000

Jack Chain—Not for Lifting

The links are formed into a figure eight then twisted into a 90° angle for a lightweight chain suitable for hanging applications. Nickel-plated steel, brass-plated steel, and brass chain have excellent corrosion resistance.

For a comparison of chain sizes, view our sizing guide.

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

Nickel-Plated Steel
Trade Size	Thick.	Inside Lg.	Cap., lbs.	For Use Outdoors	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
20	0.03"	0.30"	3	No	25, 50, 100	0000000	00000
18	0.05"	0.39"	5	No	25, 50, 100	0000000	000
16	0.06"	0.52"	10	No	25, 50, 100	0000000	000
14	0.08"	0.63"	10	No	25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
12	0.11"	0.80"	20	No	25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
10	0.14"	0.95"	40	No	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
8	0.16"	1.09"	60	No	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000

Bead Chain Screw-Mount Links

Screw-Mount Links

These links allow you to mount chain with a screw, bolt, or rivet.

Brass chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

Nickel-Plated Brass
For Chain Trade Size	Mounting Hole Dia.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
3, 6	0.13"	100	0000000	00000
8, 10	0.19"	100	0000000	00000
13	0.19"	10	0000000	0000
20	0.26"	10	00000000	0000

Bead Chain Loop Links

Loop Links

Use these links to connect the ends of chain to form a longer chain or create a loop for key chains and ID tags.

Aluminum and brass chain have excellent corrosion resistance.

Nickel-Plated Brass
For Chain Trade Size	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
2, 3	100	0000000	00000
6	100	0000000	0000
8	100	0000000	0000

Bead Chain Splicing Links

Splicing Links

Thread chain through the hole of these links to form an adjustable loop or connect chain ends to form a longer chain.

Brass chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

Nickel-Plated Brass
For Chain Trade Size	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
2, 3	100	0000000	00000
6	100	0000000	0000
8, 10	100	0000000	0000
13	100	0000000	0000
20	10	00000000	0000
30	10	00000000	0000

Bead Chain Push-Mount Links

Push-Mount Links

Mount these links in a drilled hole to secure small items such as pens. Links can also be attached as the end of a pull chain.

Made of brass, links have excellent corrosion resistance.

Nickel-Plated Brass
For Chain Trade Size	Mounting Hole Dia.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
2, 3	0.13"	100	00000000	00000
6	0.16"	100	00000000	0000
8, 10	0.22"	100	00000000	0000
13	0.31"	100	00000000	00000

Bead Chain—Not for Lifting

Chain

Loop Links

Splicing Links

Screw-Mount Links

Push-Mount Links

Also known as ball chain, use this chain to keep tools with machines, keys with chucks, and gas and dust caps with tanks. Use bead chain links (sold separately) to connect or mount chain.

Nickel-plated steel, aluminum, and brass chain have excellent corrosion resistance.

For a comparison of chain sizes, view our sizing guide.

Chain						Screw-Mount Links			Splicing Links			Push-Mount Links			Loop Links
Trade Size	Bead Dia.	Tensile Strength, lbs.	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Nickel-Plated Steel
3	3/32"	20	50, 100, 300, 500, 1,000	0000000	00000	100	0000000	00000	100	0000000	00000	100	00000000	00000	100	0000000	00000
6	1/8"	30	50, 100, 300, 500, 1,000	0000000	000	100	0000000	0000	100	0000000	0000	100	00000000	0000	100	0000000	0000
8	5/32"	40	50, 100, 300, 500	0000000	000	100	0000000	00000	100	0000000	0000	100	00000000	0000	100	0000000	0000
10	3/16"	40	25, 50, 100, 300, 500	0000000	000	100	0000000	00000	100	0000000	0000	100	00000000	0000	__	000000	00
13	1/4"	90	25, 50, 100, 250	0000000	000	10	0000000	0000	100	0000000	0000	100	00000000	00000	__	000000	00
20	3/8"	170	10, 25, 50, 100	00000000	0000	10	00000000	0000	10	00000000	0000	__	000000	00	__	000000	00
30	1/2"	170	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	00000000	0000	__	000000	00	10	00000000	0000	__	000000	00	__	000000	00
Nickel-Plated Brass
2	3/32"	10	50, 100, 300, 500, 1,000	0000000	000	__	000000	00	100	0000000	0000	100	00000000	0000	100	0000000	0000
3	3/32"	20	50, 100, 300, 500, 1,000	0000000	000	100	0000000	0000	100	0000000	0000	100	00000000	0000	100	0000000	0000
6	1/8"	30	25, 50, 100, 300, 500, 1,000	0000000	000	100	0000000	0000	100	0000000	0000	100	00000000	0000	100	0000000	0000
8	5/32"	40	25, 50, 100, 300, 500	0000000	000	100	0000000	00000	100	0000000	0000	100	00000000	0000	100	0000000	0000
10	3/16"	40	25, 50, 100, 300, 500	0000000	000	100	0000000	00000	100	0000000	0000	100	00000000	0000	__	000000	00
13	1/4"	90	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	0000000	000	10	0000000	0000	100	0000000	0000	100	00000000	00000	__	000000	00
20	3/8"	150	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	00000000	0000	10	00000000	0000	10	00000000	0000	__	000000	00	__	000000	00
30	1/2"	170	5, 10, 25, 50	00000000	0000	__	000000	00	10	00000000	0000	__	000000	00	__	000000	00

Metal Stamping Tags For Chain Trade Sizes 2, 3, and 6 (25/Pkg.)

0000000

Pkg.

000000

Bead Chain with Fitting—Not for Lifting

The fitting lets you connect the ends of chain to form a longer chain or create a loop for key chains and ID tags.

Nickel-plated steel has excellent corrosion resistance.

For a comparison of chain sizes, view our sizing guide.

4" Length
Trade Size	Bead Dia.	Tensile Strength, lbs.	For Use Outdoors	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Nickel-Plated Steel
3	3/32"	20	No	100	000000	00000
6	1/8"	30	No	100	00000000	00000
13	1/4"	90	No	10	00000000	0000
6" Length
Nickel-Plated Steel
3	3/32"	20	No	100	000000	0000
6	1/8"	30	No	100	00000000	00000
13	1/4"	90	No	10	00000000	00000
8" Length
Nickel-Plated Steel
3	3/32"	20	No	50	00000000	00000
6	1/8"	30	No	25	00000000	0000
13	1/4"	90	No	10	00000000	00000
12" Length
Nickel-Plated Steel
3	3/32"	20	No	25	00000000	0000
6	1/8"	30	No	25	00000000	0000
13	1/4"	90	No	10	00000000	00000

Metal Stamping Tags for Chain Trade Sizes 3 and 6 (25/Pkg.)

0000000

Pkg.

000000

Sash Chain—Not for Lifting

Also known as sash cord, this thin chain is used over pulleys and for hanging double-hung window sashes. The flat links fold back on themselves for maximum flexibility. Copper- and nickel-plated steel, brass, and bronze chain have excellent corrosion resistance.

For a comparison of chain sizes, view our sizing guide.

		Inside
Trade Size	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Cap., lbs.	For Use Outdoors	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Nickel-Plated Steel
12	0.01"	0.05"	0.14"	20	No	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000
8	0.04"	0.12"	0.30"	70	No	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
25	0.04"	0.12"	0.30"	90	No	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
30	0.03"	0.14"	0.40"	80	No	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
35	0.04"	0.14"	0.40"	100	No	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
40	0.04"	0.14"	0.40"	100	No	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
45	0.05"	0.14"	0.40"	100	No	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
50	0.06"	0.18"	0.45"	200	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
60	0.06"	0.20"	0.54"	200	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
65	0.07"	0.25"	0.63"	300	No	2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
Nickel-Plated Brass
12	0.01"	0.05"	0.14"	10	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000

Plumbers' Chain—Not for Lifting

Chain has flat links that take up little space and fold back on themselves for maximum flexibility, making it good for plumbing applications. Nickel-plated steel, brass, and aluminum chain have excellent corrosion resistance.

For a comparison of chain sizes, view our sizing guide.

		Inside
Trade Size	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Cap., lbs.	For Use Outdoors	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Nickel-Plated Steel
2/0	0.02"	0.13"	0.28"	30	No	10, 25, 50, 100	00000000	00000
2	0.03"	0.14"	0.39"	60	No	10, 25, 50, 100	00000000	0000
1/0	0.02"	0.13"	0.29"	40	No	10, 25, 50, 100	00000000	0000
1	0.03"	0.13"	0.34"	50	No	10, 25, 50, 100	00000000	0000
Nickel-Plated Brass
2/0	0.02"	0.13"	0.28"	20	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
2	0.03"	0.14"	0.39"	50	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
1/0	0.02"	0.13"	0.29"	30	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
1	0.03"	0.13"	0.34"	40	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000

Corrosion-Resistant Maintenance-Free ANSI Roller Chain and Links

Chain

Connecting Link

Adding-and-Connecting Links

This self-lubricating nickel-plated steel chain has better corrosion resistance than steel chain and does not require regular maintenance. It has oil-embedded bushings and oil-coated pins.

Connecting links are also known as master links. They're used to join the ends of a chain length. The side plate is easy to remove for attaching to a chain. Adding-and-connecting links are also known as half links and offset links. They can join chain that requires an odd number of links. The side plate is easy to remove for attaching to chain.

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

					Chain			Connecting Links		Adding-and-Connecting Links
Roller Chain Trade No.	Pitch	Roller Dia.	Roller Wd.	Working Load, lbs.	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.		Each		Each
Single Strand
Nickel-Plated Steel
40	1/2"	0.312"	19/64"	680	1-20, 50, 100	000000	000000	0000000	00000	0000000	000000
50	5/8"	0.400"	23/64"	1,200	1-20, 50, 100	000000	00000	0000000	0000	0000000	00000
60	3/4"	0.469"	31/64"	1,600	1-20, 50, 100	000000	00000	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
80	1"	0.625"	39/64"	2,850	1-20, 50	000000	00000	0000000	00000	0000000	00000

Maintenance-Free Metric Roller Chain and Links

Chain

Connecting Link

Adding-and-Connecting Link

With self-lubricating pins and bushings, this metric roller chain requires less maintenance than standard roller chain. It’s commonly used in lubrication-sensitive processing facilities for food and beverage, paper, and textiles.

Connecting links are also known as master links. They're used to join the ends of a chain length. The side plate is easy to remove for attaching to chain.

Adding-and-connecting links are also known as half links and offset links. Use them to join chain that requires an odd number of links. The side plate is easy to remove for attaching to chain.

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

	Pitch					Chain			Connecting Links		Adding-and-Connecting Links
Roller Chain Trade No.	mm	in.	Roller Dia., mm	Roller Wd., mm	Working Load, lbs.	Length, ft.		Per Ft.		Each		Each
Single Strand
Nickel-Plated Steel
08B	12.70	0.500"	8.510	7.75	500	1-20, 50, 100	000000	000000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
10B	15.88	0.625"	10.160	9.65	620	1-20, 50, 100	000000	00000	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
12B	19.05	0.750"	12.070	11.68	810	1-20, 50, 100	000000	000000	00000000	00000	00000000	00000

About Roller Chain and Sprockets

Light Duty Tangle-Resistant Twisted-Link Chain—Not for Lifting

Light Duty Tangle-Resistant Smooth-Link Chain—Not for Lifting

Jack Chain—Not for Lifting

Bead Chain Screw-Mount Links

Bead Chain Loop Links

Bead Chain Splicing Links

Bead Chain Push-Mount Links

Bead Chain—Not for Lifting

Bead Chain with Fitting—Not for Lifting

Sash Chain—Not for Lifting

Plumbers' Chain—Not for Lifting

Corrosion-Resistant Maintenance-Free ANSI Roller Chain and Links

Maintenance-Free Metric Roller Chain and Links