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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. Use bead chain links (sold separately) to connect or mount chain.
Nickel-plated steel, aluminum, and brass chain have excellent corrosion resistance.
For a comparison of chain sizes, view our sizing guide.
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Bead | Screw-Mount Links | Splicing Links | Push-Mount Links | |||||||||||
| Chain Trade Size | Dia. | Tensile Strength, lbs.  | Lengths, ft. | Per Ft. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | ||||
Black Painted Steel | ||||||||||||||
| 3 | 3/32" | 20 | 0000000 | 00000 | 10 | 00000000 | 00000 | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 | 50 | 00000000 | 00000 | |
| 6 | 1/8" | 30 | 0000000 | 000 | 10 | 00000000 | 0000 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 | 50 | 00000000 | 0000 | |
| 10 | 3/16" | 50 | 0000000 | 000 | 10 | 00000000 | 0000 | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 | 25 | 00000000 | 0000 | |
| Metal Stamping Tags For Chain Trade Sizes 2, 3, and 6 (25/Pkg.) | 0000000 | Pkg. | 000000 |
Bead Chain Splicing Links
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.
Made of brass, links have excellent corrosion resistance.
General Purpose Grade 80 Chain—For Lifting
Strong and durable, use this chain for your lifting applications. It is heat treated and stamped with the grade and manufacturer. When using fittings with chain, you must match the trade size and meet or exceed the chain’s grade.
Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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| Straight-Link Chain Trade Size | Metric Trade Size | Thick. | Wd. | Lg. | Cap., lbs. | Wt. per ft., lbs. | Approximate No. of Links per ft. | For Fitting Thick. | Max. Temp., ° F | For Use Outdoors | Lengths, ft. | Per Ft. | |
Black Painted Steel | |||||||||||||
| 7/32 | 5.5 | 0.22" | 0.32" | 0.68" | 2,100 | 0.5 | 18 | 5/16" | 400° | No | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 9/32 | 7 | 0.28" | 0.41" | 0.88" | 3,500 | 0.8 | 13 | 3/8" | 400° | No | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 5/16 | 8 | 0.33" | 0.48" | 1.02" | 4,500 | 1.1 | 11 | 7/16" | 400° | No | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 3/8 | 10 | 0.40" | 0.57" | 1.22" | 7,100 | 1.5 | 9 | 9/16" | 400° | No | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 1/2 | 13 | 0.51" | 0.69" | 1.54" | 12,000 | 2.6 | 8 | 11/16" | 400° | No | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 5/8 | 16 | 0.63" | 0.92" | 1.93" | 18,100 | 3.7 | 6 | 7/8" | 400° | No | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3/4 | 20 | 0.79" | 1.01" | 2.44" | 28,300 | 5.8 | 5 | 1" | 400° | No | 0000000 | 00000 | |
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.
Adjustable Chain Slings
Adjust the chain length and number of legs without changing slings. The chain provides strength and ruggedness to withstand the harshest working conditions.
Style A slings include a tag that shows chain grade and size, length, and capacities in each configuration.
Note: Do not use slings at an angle less than 45°.
Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
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Hook | Eye | Replacement Latches | |||||||||||||||
| Style | Straight-Link Chain Trade Size | Vertical Capacity, lbs. | Opening Wd. | Usable Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | Specifications Met | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | 10 ft. Lg. | 14 ft. Lg. | Each | ||
Grade 100 Painted Steel Chain | |||||||||||||||||
| A | 5/16 | 5,700 | 1 1/8" | 3 3/4" | 5/8" | 3 3/4" | 2 3/8" | 3/4" | 400° | OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184, ASME B30.9 | 00000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | ||||
| A | 3/8 | 8,800 | 1 3/8" | 4 3/4" | 7/8" | 4 5/8" | 3" | 7/8" | 400° | OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184, ASME B30.9 | 00000000 | 0000000 | 00000 | ||||
| A | 1/2 | 15,000 | 1 7/8" | 5 5/8" | 1 1/8" | 5 5/8" | 3 1/2" | 1" | 400° | OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184, ASME B30.9 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 | ||||
Track for Overhead Enclosed-Track Conveyors
Track provides the runway for trolleys, carriers, and chain in manual and powered systems. The enclosed track protects trolleys and chain from contamination and damage. Install at least one support bracket (sold separately) every 5 feet.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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| Lg., ft. | Inside | Overall | Inside | Opening | Thick. | Cap., lbs. | Material | Color | Max. Temp., °F | Each | |
| 10 | 2 3/8" | 2 11/16" | 2 1/2" | 1" | 5/32" | 250 | Painted Steel | Blue | 450° | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Track for Overhead Beam Conveyors
Track provides the runway for trolleys in manual and powered systems.
Note: Not designed for building structural support.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.