Link Chain | McMaster-Carr

	Chain Style Chain Style

Straight Link

	Material Material

	Finish Finish

Zinc Yellow-Chromate Plated

Painted

Copper Plated

Brass Plated

	Thickness Thickness

	Length Length

	Trade Size Trade Size

5/64
7/64
1/8
3/16
7/32
1/4
17/64
9/32
5/16
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
1
2/0
1/0
7/0
3/0
9/0
6/0
5/0
4/0
2
3
4
8
12
25
30
35
40
45
50
60
65

	Inside Width Inside Width

	Inside Length Inside Length

	Capacity Capacity

Less than 1,000 lbs.

1,000 to 1,999 lbs.

2,000 to 9,999 lbs.

10,000 to 19,999 lbs.

20,000 lbs. or greater

Not Rated

	Application Application

Not for Lifting

For Lifting

	For Use Outdoors For Use Outdoors

Yes

	Grade Grade

	For Fitting Thickness For Fitting Thickness

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

4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
23
24
30
36
37
39
42
46

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Metric Trade Size Metric Trade Size

	Color Color

	Fluorescent Yellow
	Orange
	Red
	Yellow
	Black
	Green
	Blue
	Gray

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

RoHS Compliant

	Weight per Foot Weight per Foot

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

NACM

ASTM

D.O.T. 49 CFR 393.102

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

	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

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Chain—Not for Lifting

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.

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.

Grade 30 Chain—Not for Lifting

Use this strong chain for binding loads, tie downs, and towing applications.

High-Strength Grade 40/43 Chain—Not for Lifting

This chain is approximately 50% stronger than Grade 30 chain.

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.

Light Duty Tangle-Resistant
Twisted-Link Chain—Not for Lifting

Small, twisted links make this chain the most resistant to tangling and knotting.

Light Duty Tangle-Resistant Chain—Not for Lifting

Chain has short, wide links that make it easier to coil and less likely to knot.

Light Duty Tangle-Resistant
Smooth-Link Chain—Not for Lifting

The links have smooth sides to prevent the chain from snagging.

Tangle-Resistant Grade 30 Chain—Not for Lifting

This is the strongest tangle-resistant chain we offer. Shorter links make it easier to coil and less likely to knot.

Corrosion-Resistant Chain—Not for Lifting

This chain withstands conditions that can deteriorate steel chain.

Cut-Resistant Round-Link Chain—Not for Lifting

Securely tie down items and lock up tools.

Cut-Resistant Square-Link Chain—Not for Lifting

For maximum security, square links are more difficult to cut with bolt cutters than round links.

Trimmed Lock-Link Chain—Not for Lifting

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

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.

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.

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.

Chain—For Lifting

General Purpose Grade 80 Chain—For Lifting

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

High-Strength Grade 100 Chain—For Lifting

This chain is approximately 25% stronger than Grade 80 chain.

High-Temperature Grade 63 Chain—For Lifting

With a maximum temperature of 500° F, this chain withstands higher temperatures than other steel chain.

Extra-High-Strength Grade 120 Chain—For Lifting

The strongest chain grade we offer, it’s approximately 20% stronger than Grade 100 chain and 50% stronger than Grade 80 chain.

Wear Gauge for Grade 80 and Grade 100 Chain

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.

Corrosion-Resistant Chain—For Lifting

Use this stainless steel chain when lifting in food processing areas and environments where chemicals are used.