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	Chain Style Chain Style

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

	Thickness Thickness

	Length Length

	Color Color

	Yellow
	Orange
	Red
	Fluorescent Yellow

	Material Material

Steel

Stainless Steel

Brass

	Finish Finish

	Inside Width Inside Width

	Capacity Capacity

Less than 1,000 lbs.

	Inside Length Inside Length

	Trade Size Trade Size	Show

1/0

	Trade Size Trade Size	Hide

1/8
3/16
7/32
1/4
9/32
5/16
3/8
7/16
1/2
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
9/0
7/0
8/0
6/0
1/0
5/0
3/0
2/0
4/0
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X348
X458

	For Fitting Thickness For Fitting Thickness

1/4"

5/16"

	Application Application

Not for Lifting

	For Use Outdoors For Use Outdoors

Yes

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

	Chain Grade Chain Grade

Not Rated

	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

	For Chain Wheel Size For Chain Wheel Size

1 1/2

	Cover Color Cover Color

	Blue

	Cover Material Cover Material

Plastic

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Light Duty Chain—Not for Lifting

Use this chain to hang lightweight items and construct barriers.

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
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.
Unfinished Steel
1/0	0.17"	0.31"	1.24"	400	9	1/4"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000
Zinc-Plated Steel
1/0	0.17"	0.31"	1.24"	400	9	1/4"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
Galvanized Steel
1/0	0.17"	0.31"	1.24"	400	9	1/4"	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000

Light Duty Twisted-Link Chain—Not for Lifting

The twisted links allows this chain to lie flatter than other light duty chain. Use it to hang lightweight items and construct barriers.

Zinc-plated steel chain has good corrosion resistance.

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

		Inside
Twisted-Link Chain Trade Size	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Cap., lbs.	Approximate No. of Links per ft.	For Use Outdoors	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Unfinished Steel
1/0	0.17"	0.27"	1.22"	400	9	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000
Zinc-Plated Steel
1/0	0.17"	0.27"	1.22"	400	9	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000

Choose-a-Color Light Duty Chain—Not for Lifting

Brightly colored for visibility, this coated steel chain is commonly used as a safety barrier to mark restricted areas.

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	Choose a Color	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Powder-Coated Steel
1/0	0.18"	0.32"	1.24"	400	10	5/16"	No	Orange, Red, Yellow, Fluorescent Yellow	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	000000	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.

Zinc-plated steel chain has good 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.
Unfinished Steel
1/0	0.17"	0.31"	0.74"	400	16	1/4"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000
Zinc-Plated Steel
1/0	0.17"	0.31"	0.74"	400	16	1/4"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000

Double-Loop Chain—Not for Lifting

Lightweight and flexible, use this chain in applications such as hanging signs and fixtures.

Zinc-plated steel chain has good corrosion resistance. 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.
Zinc-Plated Steel
1/0	0.12"	0.38"	0.61"	1.00"	200	No	25, 50, 100, 250	0000000	00000
Galvanized Steel
1/0	0.12"	0.30"	0.65"	0.87"	200	Yes	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000

Double-Loop Chain with Cover—Not for Lifting

A vinyl cover prevents the chain from scratching items that come in contact with it. Lightweight and flexible with good corrosion resistance, use this chain in applications such as hanging signs and fixtures.

		Inside				Cover
Double-Loop Chain Trade Size	Thick.	Wd.	Lg. 1	Lg. 2	Cap., lbs.	Material	Color	For Use Outdoors	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Zinc-Plated Steel
1/0	0.12"	0.38"	0.97"	1.06"	200	Vinyl	Blue	Yes	100, 250	0000000	00000

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.

Zinc-plated steel chain has good corrosion resistance. Nickel-plated steel, brass, and aluminum chain have excellent corrosion resistance. 302/304 stainless steel chain is the most corrosion resistant.

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

		Inside
Plumbers' Chain Trade Size	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Cap., lbs.	For Use Outdoors	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Zinc-Plated Steel
1/0	0.02"	0.13"	0.29"	40	No	10, 25, 50, 100, 300	0000000	00000
Nickel-Plated Steel
1/0	0.02"	0.13"	0.29"	40	No	10, 25, 50, 100	00000000	0000
Nickel-Plated Brass
1/0	0.02"	0.13"	0.29"	30	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
Unfinished Steel
1/0	0.02"	0.13"	0.29"	40	No	10, 25, 50, 100, 300	0000000	0000
Unfinished Brass
1/0	0.02"	0.10"	0.30"	30	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
Unfinished 302/304 Stainless Steel
1/0	0.02"	0.13"	0.29"	70	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 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.

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.

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
Zinc-Plated Steel
1/0	0.12"	0.43"	0.60"	200	1, 1 1/2, 2	No	10, 25, 50, 100, 200	0000000	00000	0000000	000000
Galvanized Steel
1/0	0.12"	0.41"	0.55"	200	1, 1 1/2, 2	Yes	10, 25, 50, 100, 200	0000000	0000	0000000	00000