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    Find a chain style and capacity that's up to any task, from hanging a 5 lb. light fixture to rigging a 17 ton generator.

    Removable Figure-Eight Chain Connecting Links—For Lifting

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Chain Connecting Links. Removable Figure-Eight Chain Connecting Links—For Lifting.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Exploded view. Chain Connecting Links. Removable Figure-Eight Chain Connecting Links—For Lifting.
    Hammer the pin through the center to assemble these links. They’re also known as hammer locks and sling links. Often used to connect the legs of chain sling to a master link, these links are good for general lifting applications. All meet strict ASME safety standards for lifting.
    Note: Connecting links are for vertical lifting only.
    For Grade 120 Chain—Links for Grade 120 chain are the strongest links we offer. They are approximately 20% stronger than links for Grade 100 chain and about 35% stronger than links for Grade 80 chain.
    For Grade 100 Chain—Links for Grade 100 chain are approximately 20% stronger than links for Grade 80 chain.
    For Grade 63 Chain—Links for Grade 63 chain are approximately 60% as strong as links for Grade 80 chain.
    2205 Stainless Steel—Stainless steel links better resist corrosion compared to steel links.
    Powder-Coated Alloy Steel—Powder-coated alloy steel links have mild corrosion resistance.
    For Straight-Link
    Chain Trade Size
    Thk.
    Inside
    Lg.
    Inside
    Wd.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Fabrication
    Specs. Met
    Each
    For Grade 120 Chain
     
    Blue Powder-Coated Alloy Steel
    9/32"29/64"2 31/64"13/16"5,200ForgedASME B30.9, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184000000000000
    5/16"9/16"2 7/16"1 1/64"6,600ForgedASME B30.9, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.18400000000000
    3/8"45/64"3 1/16"1 9/64"10,600ForgedASME B30.9, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.18400000000000
    1/2"7/8"4 13/64"1 19/64"17,900ForgedASME B30.9, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.18400000000000
    5/8"1 1/16"5 1/32"2 3/8"27,500ForgedASME B30.9, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184000000000000
     
    For Grade 100 Chain
     
    Black Powder-Coated Alloy Steel
    7/32"5/16"1 47/64"35/64"2,700ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    9/32"25/64"2 3/32"43/64"4,300ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    5/16"15/32"2 7/16"3/4"5,700ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    3/8"19/32"2 53/64"15/16"8,800ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    1/2"51/64"3 15/32"1 7/64"15,000ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    5/8"15/16"4 13/32"1 11/32"22,600ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    3/4"1 17/64"4 31/32"1 47/64"35,300ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.18400000000000000
    7/8"1 11/32"6 5/16"2"42,700ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.18400000000000000
     
    Orange Painted Alloy Steel
    7/32"5/16"1 47/64"35/64"2,700ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    9/32"25/64"2 3/32"43/64"4,300ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    5/16"15/32"2 7/16"3/4"5,700ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    3/8"19/32"2 53/64"15/16"8,800ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    1/2"51/64"3 15/32"1 7/64"15,000ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    5/8"15/16"4 13/32"1 11/32"22,600ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    3/4"1 17/64"4 31/32"1 47/64"35,300ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.18400000000000000
    7/8"1 27/64"6 3/16"2 1/16"42,700ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.18400000000000000
     
    For Grade 80 Chain
     
    Alloy Steel
    7/32"1/4"1 13/32"29/64"2,100ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952000000000000
    9/32"5/16"1 15/16"9/16"3,500ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952000000000000
    3/8"1/2"2 27/64"13/16"7,100ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952000000000000
    1/2"45/64"3 33/64"1 5/32"12,000ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952000000000000
    5/8"13/16"4 1/16"1 13/32"18,100ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952000000000000
    3/4"15/16"4 25/32"1 23/32"28,300ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952000000000000
    7/8"1 3/64"5 1/4"1 57/64"34,200ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A9520000000000000
     
    For Grade 63 Chain
     
    2205 Stainless Steel
    3/16"9/32"1 7/16"1/2"1,300ForgedASME B30.9, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184000000000000
    9/32"3/8"2 1/8"11/16"2,750ForgedASME B30.9, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    3/8"33/64"2 7/8"15/16"5,500ForgedASME B30.9, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    1/2"11/16"3 5/8"1 1/8"9,350ForgedASME B30.9, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    5/8"53/64"4 1/16"1 7/16"13,800ForgedASME B30.9, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
     

    Nonremovable Figure-Eight Chain Connecting Links—For Lifting

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Exploded view. Contains Annotated. Chain Connecting Links. Nonremovable Figure-Eight Chain Connecting Links—For Lifting.
    Once secured with the included locking pin, these links must be cut off to be removed. Also known as sling links, they’re often used to connect the legs of a chain sling to a master link. All meet strict ASME safety standards for lifting. To assemble, use a ball peen hammer to hammer the pin through the center and then insert the locking pin into the hole.
    Note: Connecting links are for vertical lifting only.
    For Grade 100 Chain—Links for Grade 100 chain are approximately 20% stronger than links for Grade 80 chain.
    Powder-Coated Alloy Steel—Powder-coated alloy steel links have mild corrosion resistance.
    For Straight-Link
    Chain Trade Size
    Thk.
    Inside
    Lg.
    Inside
    Wd.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Fabrication
    Specs. Met
    Each
    For Grade 100 Chain
     
    Orange Powder-Coated Alloy Steel
    9/32"25/64"2 3/32"43/64"4,300ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    3/8"19/32"2 53/64"15/16"8,800ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184000000000000
    1/2"51/64"3 15/32"1 7/64"15,000ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184000000000000
    5/8"53/64"4 1/16"1 5/16"22,600ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184000000000000
     

    90° Twist Quick Links

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Quick Links. 90° Twist Quick Links.
    Prevent cables and ropes from twisting and chafing against themselves. The twist in the oval shape connects cables and ropes that are oriented perpendicular to each other with no need for multiple links or connectors. Thread them closed by hand or with an open-end wrench. Make sure the nut completely covers the threads to handle the maximum weight capacity.
    Warning: Not for overhead lifting.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—The most economical option. These strong and durable links resist occasional exposure to moisture.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    Thk.
    Opening
    Wd.
    Inside
    Lg.
    Inside
    Wd.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Each
    9/32"11/32"2 9/32"21/32"1,1000000000000000
    7/16"15/32"3 1/32"25/32"2,200000000000000
     

    Removable Triangle-Shaped Chain Connecting Links—For Lifting

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Exploded view. Contains Border. Chain Connecting Links. Removable Triangle-Shaped Chain Connecting Links—For Lifting.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Chain Connecting Links. Removable Triangle-Shaped Chain Connecting Links—For Lifting.
    The flat side lets webbing and strapping lay flat, so they don’t slide and bunch. These links are often used to connect webbing to a master link. They meet strict ASME safety standards for lifting. To assemble, hammer the pin through the center. They’re also known as hammer locks and sling links.
    Note: Connecting links are for vertical lifting only.
    For Grade 100 Chain—Links for Grade 100 chain are approximately 20% stronger than links for Grade 80 chain.
    Powder-Coated Alloy Steel—Powder-coated alloy steel links have mild corrosion resistance.
    For Straight-Link
    Chain Trade Size
    Thk.
    Inside
    Lg.
    Wide End
    Inside Wd.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Fabrication
    Specs. Met
    Each
    For Grade 100 Chain
     
    Blue Powder-Coated Alloy Steel
    5/16"7/16"2 19/32"1 3/16"5,700ForgedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    3/8"1/2"3 3/16"1 9/16"8,800ForgedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184000000000000
    1/2"3/4"4 3/32"1 31/32"15,000ForgedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    5/8"13/16"4 7/16"2 9/16"22,600ForgedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
     
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