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	Chain Style Chain Style

Straight Link

Jack

	Material Material

Steel

Stainless Steel

Brass

	Finish Finish

	Trade Size Trade Size	Show

	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
2
3
4
5
5.5
6
7
8
10
12
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16
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50
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X348
X458

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

	Inside Length Inside Length

	Capacity Capacity

Less than 1,000 lbs.

1,000 to 9,999 lbs.

10,000 to 19,999 lbs.

20,000 to 29,999 lbs.

	Length Length

	Thickness Thickness

0.06"

0.61"

0.63"

	Application Application

Not for Lifting

For Lifting

	For Use Outdoors For Use Outdoors

Yes

	Inside Width Inside Width

0.85"

0.87"

0.92"

	Chain Grade Chain Grade

100

Not Rated

	Weight per Foot Weight per Foot

	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

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

REACH Compliant

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

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

400° to 499° F

500° F or greater

	For Fitting Thickness For Fitting Thickness

13/16"

7/8"

15/16"

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

ASTM

NACM Welded Steel Chain
Specifications

	Color Color

	Black

	Grade Grade

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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.
Unfinished Steel
5/8	16	0.63"	1.00"	1.87"	6,900	4	6	15/16"	400º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	000000
Galvanized Steel
5/8	16	0.63"	1.00"	1.87"	6,900	4	6	15/16"	400º	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	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. 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
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	000000
Galvanized Steel
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

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.

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

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

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

Zinc-Plated Steel
Jack Chain Trade Size	Thick.	Inside Lg.	Cap., lbs.	For Use Outdoors	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
16	0.06"	0.52"	10	No	25, 50, 100, 300, 500	0000000	00000
Nickel-Plated Steel
16	0.06"	0.52"	10	No	25, 50, 100	0000000	000
Brass-Plated Steel
16	0.06"	0.52"	10	No	25, 50, 100	0000000	000
Unfinished Brass
16	0.06"	0.52"	8	No	10, 25, 50, 100	00000000	0000
Unfinished 304 Stainless Steel
16	0.06"	0.52"	10	Yes	10, 25, 50, 100, 200	000000	0000

General Purpose Grade 80 Chain—For Lifting

Strong and durable, use this chain for your lifting applications. 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.

Zinc-plated steel chain has good corrosion resistance.

Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

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.
Black Painted Steel
5/8	16	0.63"	0.92"	1.93"	18,100	3.7	6	7/8"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	000000
Zinc-Plated Steel
5/8	16	0.61"	0.87"	1.89"	18,100	3.8	8	13/16"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000

Wear Gauge

Gauge measures the maximum allowable wear tolerances on links of Grade 80 and Grade 100 steel chain, as required by OSHA. If the gauge can be inserted over any part of the link, the chain should be taken out of service.

For Grade 80 and Grade 100 Chain
For Straight-Link Chain Trade Size	For Manufacturer Model Number		Each
9/32, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8, 1	C8, C10	0000000	000000
9/32, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8, 1	L8, L10	00000000	00000
9/32, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8, 1	P8, P10, H29, KWB	00000000	00000

High-Strength Grade 100 Chain—For Lifting

This chain is approximately 25% stronger than Grade 80 chain. It's 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.

Zinc-plated steel chain has good corrosion resistance.

Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

			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
5/8	16	0.63"	0.85"	1.89"	22,600	3.9	6	13/16"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	000000
Black Zinc-Plated Steel
5/8	16	0.63"	0.85"	1.89"	22,600	3.9	6	13/16"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000

Wear Gauge

For Grade 80 and Grade 100 Chain
For Straight-Link Chain Trade Size	For Manufacturer Model Number		Each
9/32, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8, 1	C8, C10	0000000	000000
9/32, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8, 1	L8, L10	00000000	00000
9/32, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8, 1	P8, P10, H29, KWB	00000000	00000
For Grade 100 Chain
9/32, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8, 1	PW, PWA	00000000	00000

Corrosion-Resistant Chain—For Lifting

Use this stainless steel chain when lifting in food processing areas and environments where chemicals are used. It resists rust and salt water. When using fittings with chain, you must match the trade size and meet or exceed the chain’s grade.

Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

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

Chain Grade 63

			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.
316 Stainless Steel
5/8	16	0.63"	0.85"	1.89"	13,900	3.9	6	13/16"	650°	Yes	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	00000000	000000