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    9 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.

    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.
    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.
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    Chain Trade Size
    Metric Chain
    Trade Size
    Thk.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Wt. Cap.,
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    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"400
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    Zinc-Plated Steel
    1/8"40.16"0.27"0.90"4001/4"400
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    Galvanized Steel
    1/8"40.16"0.27"0.90"4001/4"400
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    Green Powder-Coated Steel
    1/8"40.13"0.24"0.92"4003/16"200
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    Medium Duty Chain

    Image of Product. Chain. Front orientation. Chain. Medium Duty Chain, 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.
    Corrosion-Resistant 304 Stainless Steel—With solid stainless steel construction, this chain has no plating that could wear away. It won't rust in wet environments and holds up against mild chemicals and solvents.
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Our most corrosion-resistant chain holds up in any environment. It won't degrade even when exposed to salt water, acids, and harsh chemicals such as bleach.
    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
     
    Corrosion-Resistant 304 Stainless Steel
    1/8"40.16"0.26"0.94"4001/4"750
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    Super-Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    1/8"40.16"0.26"0.94"4001/4"750
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    Light Duty Hammer-Close Ring Links—Not for Lifting

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ring Links. Light Duty Hammer-Close Ring Links—Not for Lifting.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, Border, MultipleImages. Ring Links. Light Duty Hammer-Close Ring Links—Not for Lifting.
    Also known as lap links or repair links. These links are an economical option to join chain links and attach fittings. Use a ball peen hammer to hammer them closed. 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.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    1/8"1/8"3/4"1/4"10010000000000000
     

    Chain Rings—For Lifting

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Chain Rings. Chain Rings—For Lifting.
    Use these chain rings for general lifting applications. All meet strict ASME safety standards for lifting.
    316 Stainless Steel—316 stainless steel chain rings are approximately 60% as strong as alloy steel chain rings. They have excellent resistance to salt water and chemicals.
    For Straight-Link
    Chain Trade Size
    Thk.
    Inside
    Lg.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Fabrication
    Specs. Met
    Each
    For Grade 80 Chain
     
    316 Stainless Steel
    1/8"3/8"2"700WeldedASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.18400000000000000
     

    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.
    316 Stainless Steel—316 stainless steel chain rings have excellent resistance to salt water and chemicals.
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    Chain Trade Size
    Thk.
    Inside
    Lg.
    Narrow End
    Inside Wd.
    Wide End
    Inside Wd.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Fabrication
    Specs. Met
    Each
    For Grade 50 Chain
     
    316 Stainless Steel
    1/8"3/8"4"1"2"700WeldedASME B30.2600000000000000
     
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