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Extra-High-Strength Grade 70 Chain—Not for Lifting

This chain is approximately 20% stronger than Grade 40/43 chain and 60% 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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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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. | |
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1/4 | 7 | 0.27" | 0.46" | 1.24" | 3,100 | 0.6 | 9 | 7/16" | 400° | No | 0000000 | 00000 | |
5/16 | 8 | 0.32" | 0.49" | 1.15" | 4,700 | 1 | 10 | 7/16" | 400° | No | 0000000 | 0000 | |
3/8 | 10 | 0.38" | 0.60" | 1.30" | 6,600 | 1.4 | 9 | 9/16" | 400° | No | 0000000 | 0000 | |
1/2 | 13 | 0.50" | 0.81" | 1.56" | 11,300 | 2.4 | 7 | 3/4" | 400° | No | 0000000 | 00000 |
Chain with Fittings on Both Ends

Bind, bundle, tow, and haul—this steel chain has hooks on each end for versatility.
Grade 70 chain, also known as transport chain, has a high strength-to-weight ratio.
D.O.T.—Department of Transportation.
Warning: Never use for lifting applications. See Chain—For Lifting.
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Trade Size | Metric Trade Size | Thick. | Wd. | Lg. | Cap., lbs. | Wt. per ft., lbs. | Hook Opening Wd. | Fitting Type | Specifications Met | Each | |
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Zinc-Plated Steel — Grade 70 | |||||||||||
5/16 | 8 | 0.33" | 0.48" | 1.12" | 4,700 | 1.2 | 7/16" | Grab Hook | D.O.T. 393.102 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
3/8 | 10 | 0.39" | 0.55" | 1.37" | 6,600 | 1.8 | 1/2" | Grab Hook | D.O.T. 393.102 | 0000000 | 000000 |
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Zinc-Plated Steel — Grade 70 | |||||||||||
5/16 | 8 | 0.33" | 0.48" | 1.12" | 4,700 | 1.2 | 7/16" | Grab Hook | D.O.T. 393.102 | 0000000 | 000000 |
3/8 | 10 | 0.39" | 0.55" | 1.37" | 6,600 | 1.6 | 1/2" | Grab Hook | D.O.T. 393.102 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1/2 | 13 | 0.51" | 0.75" | 1.78" | 11,300 | 2.7 | 5/8" | Grab Hook | D.O.T. 393.102 | 0000000 | 000000 |