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    18 Products
    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.

    Extra Heavy Duty Chain for Lifting

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Chain. Extra Heavy Duty Chain for Lifting.
    Lift, hoist, and rig heavy equipment, vehicles, containers, and more with the strongest chain we offer. This chain is graded by weight capacity, so you can pick the best option whether you're hauling a bulldozer or unloading cargo from a ship. 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: Never use chain to lift people or items over people.
    Grade 100 Chain—For exceptionally heavy lifting jobs. It's approximately 25% stronger than Grade 80 chain to handle larger loads and continuous lifting tasks in settings such as construction and mining.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause this chain to rust.
    Black Zinc-Plated Steel—A common and economical choice, the zinc plating resists 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.
    Grade 100 Chain
     
    Steel
    7/32"5.50.22"0.31"0.68"2,7005/16"4001, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 503410T7400000
    9/32"70.28"0.37"0.83"4,3003/8"4001, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 503410T620000
    5/16"80.32"0.43"0.95"5,7003/8"4001, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 503410T770000
    3/8"100.39"0.53"1.18"8,8001/2"4001, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 503410T640000
    1/2"130.51"0.69"1.54"15,00011/16"4001, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 503410T7200000
    5/8"160.63"0.85"1.89"22,60013/16"4001, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 503410T6600000
    3/4"200.81"1.14"2.42"35,3001 1/8"4001, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50, 1003410T7900000
     
    Black Zinc-Plated Steel
    7/32"5.50.22"0.31"0.68"2,7005/16"4001, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 503410T950000
    9/32"70.28"0.37"0.83"4,3003/8"4001, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 503410T8200000
    5/16"80.32"0.43"0.95"5,7003/8"4001, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 503410T9700000
    3/8"100.39"0.53"1.18"8,8001/2"4001, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 503410T8400000
    1/2"130.51"0.69"1.54"15,00011/16"4001, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 503410T9200000
    5/8"160.63"0.85"1.89"22,60013/16"4001, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 503410T8600000
    3/4"200.79"1.05"2.44"35,3001"4001, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50, 1003410T9600000
     
    Wear Gauges
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Chain Wear Gauges.
    Measure the maximum amount of wear allowed by OSHA on links of Grade 80 or 100 steel chain. If you can insert the gauge over any part of the link, you should take the chain out of service.
    For Straight-Link Chain Trade Size
    For Mfr. Model
    Each
    For Grade 80 and Grade 100 Chain
    9/32", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1"H29, KWB, P8, P103831T412000000
    9/32", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1"L8, L103831T41100000
     
    For Grade 100 Chain
    9/32", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1"C103831T3800000
    9/32", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1"PW, PWA3831T41300000
     
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