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For Use Outdoors

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Overall Length

Maximum Temperature

Less than 200° F

250° F to 399.9° F

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Standard

For Fitting Thickness

5/16"

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Duty Rating

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EAR99

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About Chain

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.

Medium Duty Chain

Chain

Construct barriers and hang fixtures such as lighting and storage racks. While it won't hold up the same amount of weight as heavy duty chain, this chain is lighter and easier to carry.

Warning: Not for overhead lifting.

Lightweight Aluminum—At one-third the weight of steel, aluminum chain is easy to carry and won't corrode when exposed to occasional moisture.

				Inside
	Straight-Link Chain Trade Size	Metric Chain Trade Size	Thk.	Wd.	Lg.	Wt. Cap., lb.	For Fitting Thk.	Max. Temp., ° F	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.
Chain







				Lightweight Aluminum

				17/64"	7	0.26"	0.37"	1.06"	500	5/16"	100	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50	3620T21	000000

Plumbers' Chain

Thin, lightweight links make this chain ideal for plumbing fixtures and other small spaces. Connect it to toilet handles and floats to activate valves and adjust water flow. You can also secure lids and caps on containers with this chain, and use it as a pull chain for fans and lights. It's also known as safety chain.

Warning: Not for overhead lifting.

Lightweight Aluminum—At one-third the weight of steel, aluminum chain is easy to carry and won't corrode when exposed to occasional moisture.

		Inside
Plumbers' Chain Trade Size	Thk.	Wd.	Lg.	Wt. Cap., lb.	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.







			Lightweight Aluminum

			2/0	0.01"	0.13"	0.28"	20	10, 25, 50, 100	3608T92	00000

Roller Chain Alignment Tools

Align sprockets and roller chain during installation and adjustment. Clamp this tool to your sprocket, and the alignment rod indicates when the sprocket lines up with the chain.

	Overall
For Max. Sprocket Wd.	Lg.	Wd.	Material		Each
1"	7"	2 1/8"	Aluminum	1065N11	000000

Bead Chain—Not for Lifting


Chain	Screw Mount Bead Chain Links	Splicing Bead Chain Links	Push Mount Bead Chain Links	Loop Bead Chain Links

Also known as ball chain, use this chain to keep tools with machines, keys with chucks, and gas and dust caps with tanks. Use bead chain links (sold separately) to connect or mount chain.

For a comparison of chain sizes, view our sizing guide.

Aluminum— Aluminum chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

	Bead Chain						Screw Mount Bead Chain Links			Splicing Bead Chain Links			Push Mount Bead Chain Links			Loop Bead Chain Links
	Bead
	Chain Trade Size	Dia.	Tensile Strength, lbf	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Aluminum



		3	3/32"	10	50, 100, 300, 500, 1,000	3606T53	00000	100	3606T27	00000	100	3606T37	00000	100	3606T141	00000	100	3606T471	00000


		6	1/8"	10	50, 100, 300, 500, 1,000	3606T54	0000	100	3606T27	0000	100	3606T41	0000	100	3606T142	0000	100	3606T472	0000
		10	3/16"	30	25, 50, 100, 300, 500	3606T55	0000	100	3606T31	00000	100	3606T272	0000	100	3606T143	0000	—	———	0
		13	1/4"	40	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	3606T56	0000	10	3606T34	0000	100	3606T273	00000	100	3606T144	00000	—	———	0
		20	3/8"	120	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	3606T305	0000	10	3606T331	0000	10	3606T274	0000	—	———	0	—	———	0

	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Stainless Steel Engraving and Stamping Tags for Chain Trade Sizes 2, 3, and 6	25	3606T48	000000
Brass Engraving and Stamping Tags for Chain Trade Sizes 2, 3, and 6	25	1540T103	00000

Channel-Guided Roller Chain Tensioners

Built-in springs put constant tension on roller chain to absorb and buffer shock, reduce vibration, and improve drive performance.

				Overall					Mounting Holes
	For Roller Chain Trade No.	Tension Force, lbf	Travel Ht.	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Material	Housing Material	Dia.	No. of	Mounting Fasteners Included	Max. Temp., ° F		Each
For Single-Strand ANSI Roller Chain







				Vertical Mount/Horizontal Mount

				35	15 to 40	1.05"	5 15/32"	2 5/16"	1"	Plastic	Aluminum	3/8"	1	No	180	6233K62	0000000


				35	15 to 40	1.05"	5 19/32"	2 5/16"	1"	Plastic	Aluminum	3/8"	1	No	180	6233K33	000000
				40	15 to 40	1.05"	5 15/32"	2 5/16"	1"	Plastic	Aluminum	3/8"	1	No	180	6233K63	000000
				40	15 to 40	1.05"	5 19/32"	2 5/16"	1"	Plastic	Aluminum	3/8"	1	No	180	6233K34	000000
				50	20 to 60	1.2"	6 13/32"	2 15/16"	1 3/16"	Plastic	Aluminum	7/16"	1	No	180	6233K35	000000
				50	20 to 60	1.2"	6 15/32"	2 15/16"	1 3/16"	Plastic	Aluminum	7/16"	1	No	180	6233K64	000000
				60	20 to 60	1.2"	6 13/32"	2 15/16"	1 3/16"	Plastic	Aluminum	7/16"	1	No	180	6233K36	000000
				60	20 to 60	1.2"	6 15/32"	2 15/16"	1 3/16"	Plastic	Aluminum	7/16"	1	No	180	6233K65	000000
				80	45 to 100	1.5"	7 1/2"	3 17/32"	1 3/8"	Plastic	Aluminum	1/2"	1	No	180	6233K37	000000
				80	45 to 100	1.5"	7 25/32"	3 17/32"	1 3/8"	Plastic	Aluminum	1/2"	1	No	180	6233K66	000000
				100	45 to 100	1.5"	7 1/2"	3 17/32"	1 3/8"	Plastic	Aluminum	1/2"	1	No	180	6233K38	000000


				100	45 to 100	1.5"	7 25/32"	3 17/32"	1 3/8"	Plastic	Aluminum	1/2"	1	No	180	6233K67	000000


				For Double Strand ANSI Chain







								Vertical Mount/Horizontal Mount

								40	15 to 40	1.05"	5 15/32"	2 5/16"	1"	Plastic	Aluminum	3/8"	1	No	180	6233K75	000000


								40	15 to 40	1.05"	5 19/32"	2 5/16"	1"	Plastic	Aluminum	3/8"	1	No	180	6233K43	000000
								60	20 to 60	1.2"	6 15/32"	2 15/16"	1 3/16"	Plastic	Aluminum	7/16"	1	No	180	6233K77	000000


								For Single-Strand ISO Roller Chain







												Vertical Mount/Horizontal Mount

												06B	5 to 30	1.05"	5 19/32"	2 5/16"	1"	Plastic	Aluminum	3/8"	1	No	180	6233K88	000000

Tag Rings


Style 3	Style 6

Attach tags to lanyards, key rings, and other items.

Style 3

Style 3 have a threaded lock—twist to open or close.

	Wd.	Wire Dia.	Choose a Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Anodized Aluminum



	2"	1"	0.13"	Blue, Green, Purple, Red, Silver	10	2059T15	000000

Style 6

Style 6 have 25% larger beads than hobby-grade chains, so they’re stronger and more durable.

	Lg.	Bead Dia.	Bead Chain Trade Size	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Aluminum



	1 7/16"	4 1/2"	1/8"	6	100	8612T111	00000

Heavy Duty Open Cable and Hose Carriers

A more durable construction with a zinc-plated steel frame provides strength for a longer service life than other open cable and hose carriers.

A zinc-plated steel frame provides strength for a long service life as these carriers support and protect moving cable and hose. The crossbars twist out of the frame, so you can lay in cable and hose from the top and access it at any point along the length. The open design promotes air flow to prevent heat buildup and keeps cable and hose visible. Remove the pins in the links to make length adjustments.

					Loop
For Max. Cable OD	For Total Cable Wd.	Ht.	Wd.	Bend Radius	Ht.	Lg., ft.	Material	Crossbar Material	Temp. Range, ° F	Mounting Hardware Included	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.
1"	2.7"	2"	4.7"	4.5"	11"	2	Zinc-Plated Steel	Aluminum	-10 to 265	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	56135K61	000000
1"	2.7"	2"	4.7"	6.1"	14.2"	2.5	Zinc-Plated Steel	Aluminum	-10 to 265	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	56135K62	00000
1"	4.3"	2"	6.7"	4.5"	11"	2	Zinc-Plated Steel	Aluminum	-10 to 265	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	56135K63	00000
1"	4.3"	2"	6.7"	6.1"	14.2"	2.5	Zinc-Plated Steel	Aluminum	-10 to 265	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	56135K64	00000
1.5"	5.9"	2.7"	9"	6.7"	16.1"	3	Zinc-Plated Steel	Aluminum	-10 to 265	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	56135K65	00000
1.5"	7.5"	2.7"	11"	6.7"	16.1"	3	Zinc-Plated Steel	Aluminum	-10 to 265	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	56135K66	00000

Mounting Bracket Sets

Image of Product. Front orientation. Cable Carrier Mounts. Heavy Duty Open Cable and Hose Carriers.

Mounting bracket sets include two brackets for the fixed end, two brackets for the moving end, and fasteners. They can mount inside or outside the carrier frame.

For Carrier Ht.	For Carrier Wd.		Each
2"	4.7", 6.7"	56135K71	000000
2.7"	9", 11"	56135K72	00000

Modular Mini Chain Belt Conveyors

Build a mini conveyor in any shape you need. These conveyors have curved, straight, incline, and decline runs that you can quickly join together with the included brackets. They're often used in areas with limited floor space and applications that require frequent layout changes. To customize your conveyor, add on components, such as package stops and merge guides, with the built-in T-slots on the side. These conveyors come with guides installed.

You'll need a drive assembly, an idler assembly, and a belt to complete your conveyor. To determine the belt length you need, multiply your conveyor’s length by 2.1. If you need a belt longer than what’s available, you can connect multiple together. Use a belt installation tool to pull out the pin, then line up two ends and push the pin in with the tool to connect them. You can also shorten a belt using the same tool.

Maximum run length is 70 ft. with two 90° curves. Adding more curved conveyors will reduce the run length.

Belt Installation Tools

Use belt installation tools to add or remove links on belting.

	19" Long
Jaw Material		Each



	Aluminum	4766N225	0000000

Loop Bead Chain 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.

Aluminum—Aluminum chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Aluminum



	3	100	3606T471	00000


	6	100	3606T472	0000

Chain Wheels for Roll-Up Doors

Solid Housing

Pull a chain (sold separately) to manually open roll-up doors. All of these chain wheels have a machinable hub so you can mill the exact bore size you need.

Aluminum—Aluminum hand wheels have mild corrosion resistance, are lightweight, and are nonmagnetic.

Required Chain—The chain listed is designed for use with these chain wheels—do not substitute other chain. The chain that's not rated with a capacity is for opening, but not supporting, the weight of a door—use it on doors that have independent supports.

Wheels						Required Chain
Dia.	Thk.	Max. Bore Size	Housing Type		Each	Wt. Cap., lb.		Per Ft.







			Aluminum

			4 5/8"	1 1/2"	2"	Solid	3172T111	0000000	900	3171T51	000000

Chain Wheels for Overhead Valves

Open and close almost any hand-wheel operated overhead valve from the floor. These wheels can also be used to operate hatches, skylights, and other overhead components. Use these wheels with galvanized steel lock-link chain (not included).

Aluminum—Aluminum hand wheels have mild corrosion resistance, are lightweight, and are nonmagnetic.

				Wheel
	For Hand Wheel Dia.	For Lock-Link Chain Trade Size	Hole Dia.	Trade Size	Dia.	Projection	Overall Ht.		Each
Unthreaded Through-Hole Mount







				Aluminum

				2" to 4"	2	1/2"	0	4"	1 3/4"	4 5/8"	9765K71	000000


				4 1/4" to 5 3/4"	1/0	7/8"	1	5 3/4"	2 1/4"	6 3/8"	9765K72	000000
				6" to 7 1/2"	1/0	7/8"	1 1/2	7 1/2"	2 3/8"	7 3/4"	9765K73	000000
				7 3/4" to 9"	1/0	2 1/8"	2	9"	2 3/8"	10 1/2"	9765K74	000000
				9 1/4" to 12 1/2"	4/0	2 1/8"	2 1/2	12"	2 5/8"	12 1/2"	9765K75	000000
				12 3/4" to 15 1/2"	4/0	2 1/8"	3	15 1/2"	2 5/8"	15 1/2"	9765K76	000000
				15 3/4" to 19"	4/0	2 7/8"	3 1/2	18 1/2"	3 1/8"	18 1/2"	9765K77	000000
				19 1/4" to 22"	5/0	3 1/8"	4	21 1/2"	3 1/8"	21 1/2"	9765K78	000000

Polypropylene Plastic Chain Container

Lg.	Dia.		Each
11 5/8"	4 3/4"	3600T85	000000

Splicing Bead Chain Links

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

Aluminum—Aluminum chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Aluminum



	10	100	3606T272	00000


	13	100	3606T273	00000
	20	10	3606T274	0000