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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.

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"	4	0.16"	0.27"	0.90"	400	1/4"	400	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	3592T12	00000


				3/16"	5.5	0.21"	0.39"	0.95"	800	3/8"	400	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	3592T14	0000
				1/4"	7	0.26"	0.46"	1.24"	1,300	7/16"	400	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	3592T15	0000
				5/16"	8	0.31"	0.49"	1.30"	1,900	7/16"	400	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	3592T16	0000
				3/8"	10	0.37"	0.60"	1.45"	2,600	9/16"	400	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	3592T17	0000
				1/2"	13	0.49"	0.81"	1.56"	4,500	3/4"	400	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	3592T19	0000
				5/8"	16	0.63"	1.00"	1.87"	6,900	15/16"	400	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	3592T22	00000
				3/4"	20	0.78"	1.02"	2.61"	10,600	1"	400	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	3592T23	00000




						Zinc-Plated Steel

						1/8"	4	0.16"	0.27"	0.90"	400	1/4"	400	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	3592T13	0000


						3/16"	5.5	0.21"	0.39"	0.95"	800	3/8"	400	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	3592T31	0000
						1/4"	7	0.26"	0.46"	1.24"	1,300	7/16"	400	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	3592T32	0000
						5/16"	8	0.31"	0.49"	1.30"	1,900	7/16"	400	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	3592T33	0000
						3/8"	10	0.37"	0.60"	1.45"	2,600	9/16"	400	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	3592T34	0000
						1/2"	13	0.49"	0.81"	1.56"	4,500	3/4"	400	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	3592T36	00000




								Galvanized Steel

								1/8"	4	0.16"	0.27"	0.90"	400	1/4"	400	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	3592T18	0000


								3/16"	5.5	0.21"	0.39"	0.95"	800	3/8"	400	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	3592T44	0000
								1/4"	7	0.26"	0.46"	1.24"	1,300	7/16"	400	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	3592T45	0000
								5/16"	8	0.31"	0.49"	1.30"	1,900	7/16"	400	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	3592T46	0000
								3/8"	10	0.37"	0.60"	1.45"	2,600	9/16"	400	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	3592T47	0000
								1/2"	13	0.49"	0.81"	1.56"	4,500	3/4"	400	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	3592T49	00000
								5/8"	16	0.63"	1.00"	1.87"	6,900	15/16"	400	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	3592T81	00000




										Green Powder-Coated Steel

										1/8"	4	0.13"	0.24"	0.92"	400	3/16"	200	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	3411T51	0000


										3/16"	5.5	0.20"	0.40"	0.98"	800	3/8"	200	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	3411T71	0000
										1/4"	7	0.26"	0.48"	1.24"	1,300	7/16"	200	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	3411T72	0000
										5/16"	8	0.33"	0.48"	1.28"	1,900	7/16"	200	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	3411T73	00000
										3/8"	10	0.39"	0.55"	1.37"	2,600	1/2"	200	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	3411T74	00000


										Tangle-Resistant Grade 30 Chain







										Steel

										1/4"	7	0.28"	0.50"	1.02"	1,300	7/16"	400	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	3575T22	0000


										5/16"	8	0.34"	0.49"	0.99"	1,900	7/16"	400	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	3575T23	0000
										3/8"	10	0.39"	0.62"	1.09"	2,600	9/16"	400	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	3575T24	0000
										1/2"	13	0.50"	0.75"	1.33"	4,500	11/16"	400	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	3575T26	00000




												Galvanized Steel

				1/4"								7	0.27"	0.43"	0.87"	1,300	3/8"	400	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	3575T32	0000


				5/16"	8							0.34"	0.49"	0.99"	1,900	7/16"	400	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	3575T33	0000
				3/8"	10							0.39"	0.62"	1.09"	2,600	9/16"	400	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	3575T34	00000
				1/2"	13							0.51"	0.75"	1.33"	4,500	11/16"	400	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	3575T36	00000

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.

High-Temperature Grade 63 Chain—With a maximum temperature of 650° F, this chain withstands higher temperatures than other steel chain. It's ideal for lifting in steel mills, refineries, and other hot environments.

Highly 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	Lg., ft.		Per Ft.
High-Temperature Grade 63 Chain







				Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel

				3/16"	5	0.20"	0.30"	0.59"	1,400	1/4"	650	30	33645T41	000000

Sash Chain

This chain is perfect for operating any small pulley system. Traditionally used to raise and lower window sashes, the flat, compact links fold back on themselves to fit around chain wheels in tight spaces. The wider links can also move heavier objects than plumbers' chain.

Warning: Not for overhead lifting.

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.

Copper-Plated Steel—An economic alternative to brass and bronze sash chain. It resists corrosion, but will develop a green patina over time.

Bronze—More durable than plated steel and won't corrode when exposed to salt water and chemicals.

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







			Steel

			30	0.03"	0.17"	0.40"	80	25, 50, 100, 300, 500	3607T16	00000




					Zinc-Plated Steel

					30	0.03"	0.17"	0.40"	80	10, 25, 50, 100, 300, 500	3607T26	0000




							Copper-Plated Steel

							30	0.03"	0.17"	0.40"	80	10, 25, 50, 100	3607T36	0000




									Bronze

									30	0.03"	0.17"	0.40"	70	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	3607T56	0000

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.

	Inside Wd.	Wt. Cap., lb.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
For Grade 30 Chain







	Steel

	3/16"	11/64"	3/4"	11/32"	400	10	3579T201	00000


	1/4"	15/64"	1 3/16"	3/8"	700	10	3579T202	0000
	5/16"	19/64"	1 3/8"	7/16"	1,200	10	3579T203	00000
	3/8"	23/64"	1 1/2"	5/8"	1,900	10	3579T204	00000
	1/2"	31/64"	1 7/8"	3/4"	3,500	5	3579T206	00000
	5/8"	39/64"	2"	1"	4,500	1	3579T207	00000




			Zinc-Plated Steel

			3/16"	11/64"	3/4"	11/32"	400	10	3579T208	0000


			1/4"	15/64"	1 3/16"	3/8"	700	10	3579T209	00000
			5/16"	19/64"	1 3/8"	7/16"	1,200	10	3579T211	00000
			3/8"	23/64"	1 1/2"	5/8"	1,900	10	3579T212	00000
			7/16"	27/64"	1 11/16"	1/2"	2,600	1	3579T216	0000
			1/2"	31/64"	1 7/8"	3/4"	3,500	5	3579T214	00000
			5/8"	39/64"	2"	1"	4,500	1	3579T215	00000

Bead Chain—Not for Lifting


Chain	Splicing 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.

Nickel-Plated Steel—Nickel-plated steel chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

Nickel-Plated Brass—Nickel-plated brass chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

	Bead Chain						Splicing Bead Chain Links
	Bead
	Chain Trade Size	Dia.	Tensile Strength, lbf	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Nickel-Plated Steel



		30	1/2"	170	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	3606T302	00000	10	3606T442	00000


		Nickel-Plated Brass



				30	1/2"	170	5, 10, 25, 50	3606T304	0000	10	3606T442	0000

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.

Nickel-Plated Brass—Nickel-plated brass chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Nickel-Plated Brass



	30	10	3606T442	00000