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    About Chain
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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.

    Heavy Duty Chain

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Chain. Heavy Duty Chain.
    Bind, tie down and tow loads with this chain. This chain is graded based on weight capacity, so you'll always know exactly how much it can handle. Look for the manufacturer's stamp on each link to confirm the grade.
    When using fittings with chain, match the trade size and meet or exceed the chain’s grade to avoid chain damage or failure.
    Warning: Not for overhead lifting.
    Grade 30 Chain—An economical choice for everyday industrial jobs that require only moderate strength. It's commonly used to create guardrails and to secure loads on farms and construction sites.
    Tangle-Resistant Grade 30 Chain—The strongest tangle-resistant chain we offer. Shorter links make this chain easier to coil and less likely to knot when you're trying to store or transport it.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause this chain to rust.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A common and economical choice, the zinc plating resists occasional moisture.
    Galvanized Steel—A thick coating protects this chain in wet and outdoor environments about as well as 304 stainless steel, but it corrodes when exposed to salt water and chemicals.
    Powder-Coated Steel—Powder coating steel gives it a colored finish and a strong barrier against moisture and mild chemicals.
    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.
    Grade 30 Chain
     
    Steel
    1/8"40.16"0.27"0.90"4001/4"4005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 3003592T1200000
    3/16"5.50.21"0.39"0.95"8003/8"4005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 3003592T140000
    1/4"70.26"0.46"1.24"1,3007/16"4005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 3003592T150000
    5/16"80.31"0.49"1.30"1,9007/16"4005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 3003592T160000
    3/8"100.37"0.60"1.45"2,6009/16"4005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 3003592T170000
    1/2"130.49"0.81"1.56"4,5003/4"4005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 2003592T190000
    5/8"160.63"1.00"1.87"6,90015/16"4005, 10, 25, 50, 1003592T220000
    3/4"200.78"1.02"2.61"10,6001"4005, 10, 25, 50, 1003592T2300000
     
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    1/8"40.16"0.27"0.90"4001/4"4005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 3003592T130000
    3/16"5.50.21"0.39"0.95"8003/8"4005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 3003592T310000
    1/4"70.26"0.46"1.24"1,3007/16"4005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 3003592T320000
    5/16"80.31"0.49"1.30"1,9007/16"4005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 3003592T330000
    3/8"100.37"0.60"1.45"2,6009/16"4005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 3003592T340000
    1/2"130.49"0.81"1.56"4,5003/4"4005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 2003592T3600000
     
    Galvanized Steel
    1/8"40.16"0.27"0.90"4001/4"4005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 3003592T180000
    3/16"5.50.21"0.39"0.95"8003/8"4005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 3003592T440000
    1/4"70.26"0.46"1.24"1,3007/16"4005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 3003592T450000
    5/16"80.31"0.49"1.30"1,9007/16"4005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 3003592T460000
    3/8"100.37"0.60"1.45"2,6009/16"4005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 3003592T470000
    1/2"130.49"0.81"1.56"4,5003/4"4005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 2003592T4900000
    5/8"160.63"1.00"1.87"6,90015/16"4005, 10, 25, 50, 1003592T8100000
     
    Green Powder-Coated Steel
    1/8"40.13"0.24"0.92"4003/16"2005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 3003411T510000
    3/16"5.50.20"0.40"0.98"8003/8"2005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 3003411T710000
    1/4"70.26"0.48"1.24"1,3007/16"2005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 3003411T720000
    5/16"80.33"0.48"1.28"1,9007/16"2005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 3003411T7300000
    3/8"100.39"0.55"1.37"2,6001/2"2005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 3003411T7400000
     
    Tangle-Resistant Grade 30 Chain
     
    Steel
    1/4"70.28"0.50"1.02"1,3007/16"4005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 2003575T220000
    5/16"80.34"0.49"0.99"1,9007/16"4005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 2003575T230000
    3/8"100.39"0.62"1.09"2,6009/16"4005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 2003575T240000
    1/2"130.50"0.75"1.33"4,50011/16"4005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 2003575T2600000
     
    Galvanized Steel
    1/4"70.27"0.43"0.87"1,3003/8"4005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 2003575T320000
    5/16"80.34"0.49"0.99"1,9007/16"4005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 2003575T330000
    3/8"100.39"0.62"1.09"2,6009/16"4005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 2003575T3400000
    1/2"130.51"0.75"1.33"4,50011/16"4005, 10, 25, 50, 100, 2003575T3600000
     

    Medium Duty Hammer-Close Ring Links—Not for Lifting

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ring Links. Medium Duty Hammer-Close Ring Links—Not for Lifting.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, Border, MultipleImages. Ring Links. Medium Duty Hammer-Close Ring Links—Not for Lifting.
    Drive the end through the eye using a ball peen hammer and then weld or flatten the extended end to close. Also known as cold shuts, these links are an economical option to join chain links and attach fittings. They must be completely closed to perform at capacity. Never reuse links after they've been closed.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—Zinc-plated steel links are mildly corrosion resistant.
    For Straight-Link
    Chain Trade Size
    Thk.
    Inside
    Lg.
    Inside
    Wd.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    For Grade 30 Chain
     
    Steel
    3/16"11/64"3/4"11/32"400103579T20100000
    1/4"15/64"1 3/16"3/8"700103579T2020000
    5/16"19/64"1 3/8"7/16"1,200103579T20300000
    3/8"23/64"1 1/2"5/8"1,900103579T20400000
    1/2"31/64"1 7/8"3/4"3,50053579T20600000
    5/8"39/64"2"1"4,50013579T20700000
     
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    3/16"11/64"3/4"11/32"400103579T2080000
    1/4"15/64"1 3/16"3/8"700103579T20900000
    5/16"19/64"1 3/8"7/16"1,200103579T21100000
    3/8"23/64"1 1/2"5/8"1,900103579T21200000
    7/16"27/64"1 11/16"1/2"2,60013579T2160000
    1/2"31/64"1 7/8"3/4"3,50053579T21400000
    5/8"39/64"2"1"4,50013579T21500000
     
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