Hanging Chain | McMaster-Carr

	Chain Style Chain Style

	Material Material

	Finish Finish

	Length Length

	Thickness Thickness

	Trade Size Trade Size

1/8
3/16
1/4
9/32
5/16
3/8
1/2
1
4/0
7/0
2/0
3/0
6/0
9/0
8/0
1/0
5/0
2
3
4
5
5.5
6
7
8
10
12
13
14
16
18
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
60
65

	Inside Length Inside Length

	Capacity Capacity

3,000 lbs. or greater

Not Rated

	Inside Width Inside Width

	For Use Outdoors For Use Outdoors

Yes

	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

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

RoHS Compliant

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

	For Fitting Thickness For Fitting Thickness

	Bead Diameter Bead Diameter

	Tensile Strength Tensile Strength

	Color Color

	Black
	White
	Yellow

	Handle Material Handle Material

Steel

Plastic

Stainless Steel

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

100° F

750° F

	Inside Link Length Inside Link Length

	Inside Link Width Inside Link Width

	Handle Color Handle Color

	Black
	White

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Chain—Not for Lifting

Jack Chain—Not for Lifting

The links of this chain are formed into a figure eight then twisted into a 90° angle for use in lightweight hanging applications.

Light Duty Chain—Not for Lifting

Use this chain to hang lightweight items and construct barriers.

Light Duty Twisted-Link Chain—Not for Lifting

The twisted links allow this chain to lie flatter than other light duty chain.

Corrosion-Resistant Chain—Not for Lifting

This chain withstands conditions that can deteriorate steel chain.

Double-Loop Chain—Not for Lifting

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

Double-Loop Chain with Cover—Not for Lifting

A vinyl cover prevents the chain from scratching items that come in contact with it.

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.

Bead Chain Screw-Mount Links

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

Bead Chain Splicing Links

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

Bead Chain 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.

Bead Chain—Not for Lifting

Also known as ball chain, use this chain to keep tools with machines, keys with chucks, and gas and dust caps with tanks.

Bead Chain 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.

Register Chain—Not for Lifting

Use this chain to operate furnace ducts and ventilation registers. You can pry open the link ends to add additional links without cutting the chain.

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.

Lock-Link Chain—Not for Lifting

The ends of the chain are locked around the connecting link, allowing it to lie flatter than other chain. It is often used to operate overhead doors and machinery.

Trimmed Lock-Link Chain—Not for Lifting

The links are trimmed to allow chain to sit closer against a chain wheel or sprocket.

Pull Cords

Chain Pull Cords

These chain pulls are more durable than rope pulls to operate doors, vents, skylights, and overhead equipment.

Rope Pull Cords

Operate doors, vents, skylights, and overhead equipment.

Starter Pull Cords

Replace broken or worn pull cords on machinery and tools, including those on lawn mowers.