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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.

    Pear-Shaped Chain Rings—For Lifting

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Chain Rings. Pear-Shaped Chain Rings—For Lifting.
    Limit rope and chain movement with the narrow end of these chain rings and attach multiple connectors to the wide end. These chain rings meet strict ASME safety standards for lifting.
    Note: Capacities listed are for vertical lifting only. As the angle changes from vertical, the amount of weight the chain ring can lift is significantly reduced.
    For Grade 100 Chain—Chain rings for Grade 100 chain are approximately 20% stronger than chain rings for Grade 80 chain.
    316 Stainless Steel—316 stainless steel chain rings have excellent resistance to salt water and chemicals.
    For Straight-Link
    Chain Trade Size
    One Chain
    Two Chains
    Thk.
    Inside
    Lg.
    Narrow End
    Inside Wd.
    Wide End
    Inside Wd.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Fabrication
    Specs. Met
    Each
    For Grade 100 Chain
     
    Orange Powder-Coated Alloy Steel
    7/32", 9/32", 3/8"7/32", 9/32"9/16"5 5/16"1 1/4"2 1/2"9,000WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    3/8", 1/2"3/8"3/4"5 5/8"2"2 3/4"18,000WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184000000000000
    1/2", 5/8"1/2"1"7 1/4"2 5/8"3 1/2"30,300WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    5/8", 3/4"5/8"1 1/4"8 3/4"3 1/4"4 5/8"45,500WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
     
    For Grade 80 Chain
     
    Alloy Steel
    7/32", 9/32"7/32"1/2"6"1 1/2"3"4,100WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184000000000000
    9/32", 3/8"9/32"5/8"6"1 1/2"3"6,600WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184000000000000
    3/8", 1/2"3/8"3/4"6"1 3/4"3"13,200WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184000000000000
    1/2", 5/8"1/2"1"8"2 1/2"4"22,500WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    5/8", 3/4"5/8"1 1/4"9"3"6"32,500WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    3/4", 7/8"3/4"1 1/2"12"3"6"52,700WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    7/8", 1"7/8"1 3/4"12"4"7"73,500WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    1", 1 1/4"1"2"14"4"7"88,900WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
     
    For Grade 50 Chain
     
    316 Stainless Steel
    1/8"—3/8"4"1"2"700WeldedASME B30.260000000000000
    3/16"3/16"1/2"5"1 1/4"2 1/2"2,100WeldedASME B30.260000000000000
    3/16", 1/4"3/16"5/8"5 1/2"1 3/8"2 3/4"2,800WeldedASME B30.260000000000000
    1/4", 5/16"1/4"3/4"6"1 1/2"3"4,600WeldedASME B30.260000000000000
    5/16", 3/8"5/16"1"8"2"4"7,800WeldedASME B30.260000000000000
    3/8", 5/8"3/8"1 1/4"9"3"6"11,800WeldedASME B30.260000000000000
     

    Pear-Shaped Chain Rings—Not for Lifting

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Chain Rings. Pear-Shaped Chain Rings—Not for Lifting.
    Limit rope and chain movement with the narrow end of these chain rings and attach multiple connectors to the wide end. Use them to secure loads with ropes or chains.
    Galvanized Steel—Galvanized steel chain rings have a thick coating for corrosion resistance.
    Thk.
    Inside
    Lg.
    Narrow End
    Inside Wd.
    Wide End
    Inside Wd.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Red Painted Steel—Forged
    3/8"2 1/4"3/4"1 1/2"1,800—0000000000000
    1/2"3"1"2"2,900—000000000000
    5/8"3 3/4"1 1/4"2 1/2"4,200—000000000000
    3/4"4 1/2"1 1/2"3"6,000—000000000000
    7/8"5 1/4"1 3/4"3 1/2"8,300—000000000000
    1"6"2"4"10,800—0000000000000
    1 1/4"7 3/4"2 1/2"5"16,700—0000000000000
     
    Galvanized Steel—Forged
    3/8"2 1/4"3/4"1 1/2"1,800—000000000000
    1/2"3"1"2"2,900—000000000000
    5/8"3 3/4"1 1/4"2 1/2"4,200Fed. Spec. RR-C-271000000000000
    3/4"4 1/2"1 1/2"3"6,000Fed. Spec. RR-C-271000000000000
     

    Pear-Shaped Quick Links

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Quick Links. Pear-Shaped Quick Links, Standard End.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Quick Links. Pear-Shaped Quick Links, Eyelet End.

    Standard End

    Eyelet End

    Connect multiple cables on the wide end to center bulky loads with multiple attachment points. 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.
    Eyelet End—The eyelet acts as a dedicated anchor point for threading and retaining rope. The wider end is often used for loads that are frequently removed, such as tools hanging near assembly lines for quick access.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—The most economical option. These strong and durable links resist occasional exposure to moisture.
    Highly-Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—These links won't degrade when exposed to harsh weather, salt water, and most chemicals.
    Inside
    Wd.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    Highly-Corrosion-Resistant
    316 Stainless Steel
    Thk.
    Opening
    Wd.
    Inside
    Lg.
    Narrow
    End
    Wide
    End
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Each
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Each
    Standard End
    1/8"3/8"1 13/16"3/8"13/16"1000000000000002000000000000000
    5/32"7/16"2 1/16"7/16"15/16"10000000000000300000000000000
    3/16"1/2"2 3/8"1/2"1 1/16"20000000000000500000000000000
    1/4"9/16"2 11/16"9/16"1 3/16"40000000000000800000000000000
    5/16"11/16"3 5/16"11/16"1 3/8"1,0000000000000001,400000000000000
    3/8"3/4"3 1/2"3/4"1 1/2"1,3000000000000001,800000000000000
    1/2"15/16"4 11/16"15/16"2"1,9000000000000003,300000000000000
    9/16"1 1/32"5 1/16"1 1/32"2 3/16"3,1000000000000004,6000000000000000
    5/8"1 5/32"5 11/16"1 5/32"2 1/2"4,4000000000000005,9000000000000000
     
    Eyelet End
    7/64"5/32"1 1/2"3/32"9/16"7000000000000————0
    1/8"3/16"1 23/32"1/8"5/8"10000000000000————0
    5/32"7/32"2"1/8"25/32"10000000000000————0
    3/16"1/4"2 9/32"5/32"29/32"20000000000000————0
     

    Removable Pear-Shaped Chain Connecting Links—For Lifting

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Chain Connecting Links. Removable Pear-Shaped Chain Connecting Links—For Lifting.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Exploded view. Chain Connecting Links. Removable Pear-Shaped Chain Connecting Links—For Lifting.
    The wide end of these links has more room for attachments than standard figure-eight links. Use them in general lifting applications. All meet strict ASME safety standards for lifting.
    Note: Connecting links are for vertical lifting only.
    Powder-Coated Alloy Steel—Powder-coated alloy steel links have mild corrosion resistance.
    For Straight-Link
    Chain Trade Size
    Thk.
    Inside
    Lg.
    Narrow End
    Inside Wd.
    Wide End
    Inside Wd.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Fabrication
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    For Grade 80 Chain
     
    Yellow Powder-Coated Alloy Steel
    9/32", 5/16"9/16"5"19/32"2"4,500ForgedASTM A952000000000000
    3/8"23/32"6 19/64"51/64"2 39/64"7,100ForgedASTM A9520000000000000
    1/2"7/8"7 13/32"1"2 53/64"12,000ForgedASTM A9520000000000000
     

    Pear-Shaped Riveted Hammer-Close Chain Connecting Links—Not for Lifting

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Exploded view. Chain Connecting Links. Pear-Shaped Riveted Hammer-Close Chain Connecting Links—Not for Lifting.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Chain Connecting Links. Pear-Shaped Riveted Hammer-Close Chain Connecting Links—Not for Lifting.
    Restrict rope and chain movement with the narrow end, attach multiple connectors to the wide end, and then hammer these links closed. Using a ball peen hammer, strike the prongs until they expand and hold the link together. Made of galvanized steel, these links have a thick coating for corrosion resistance. Never reuse these links after they've been closed.
    For Straight-Link
    Chain Trade Size
    Thk.
    Inside
    Lg.
    Narrow End
    Inside Wd.
    Wide End
    Inside Wd.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Fabrication
    Each
    Galvanized Steel
    3/8"7/16"2"9/16"25/32"2,200Forged0000000000000
    1/2"1/2"2 15/32"11/16"31/32"4,000Forged000000000000
     

    Ring Links with Chain-Shortening Hooks—For Lifting

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Ring Links. Ring Links with Chain-Shortening Hooks—For Lifting.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ring Links. Ring Links with Chain-Shortening Hooks—For Lifting, 1 Hook.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Ring Links. Ring Links with Chain-Shortening Hooks—For Lifting, 2 Hooks.

    1 Hook

    2 Hooks

    A pear-shaped link and hook for chain shortening allow you to create an adjustable-length chain sling. These links meet strict ASTM safety standards for lifting.
    Note: Capacities for links with one hook are for vertical lifting only. Capacities for links with two hooks are based on two-leg sling assemblies.
    No. of
    Hooks
    For Straight-Link
    Chain Trade Size
    Thk.
    Inside
    Lg.
    Inside
    Wd.
    Hook Opening
    Wd.
    Clevis
    Inside Wd.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Fabrication
    Specs. Met
    Each
    For Grade 100 Chain
     
    Yellow Powder-Coated Alloy Steel
    17/32"19/32"3 15/32"2 3/8"5/16"5/16"3,300ForgedASTM A952, EN 16770000000000000
    15/16"23/32"3 5/8"2 3/8"3/8"3/8"5,700ForgedASTM A952, EN 1677000000000000
    13/8"7/8"4 7/16"2 15/16"15/32"15/32"8,800ForgedASTM A952, EN 16770000000000000
    11/2"1 1/32"5 7/16"3 17/32"9/16"9/16"15,000ForgedASTM A952, EN 16770000000000000
    15/8"1 7/32"6 3/16"4 1/8"11/16"11/16"22,600ForgedASTM A952, EN 16770000000000000
    27/32"21/32"3 1/2"2 13/32"5/16"5/16"4,700ForgedASTM A952, EN 1677000000000000
    25/16"27/32"3 29/32"3"3/8"3/8"9,900ForgedASTM A952, EN 16770000000000000
    23/8"15/16"4 29/32"3 1/2"15/32"15/32"15,200ForgedASTM A952, EN 16770000000000000
    21/2"1 3/16"5 29/32"4 3/32"9/16"9/16"26,000ForgedASTM A952, EN 16770000000000000
    25/8"1 13/32"6 29/32"4 11/16"11/16"11/16"39,100ForgedASTM A952, EN 16770000000000000
     
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