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Bead Chain Loop Links—Not for Lifting

The loop links let you connect the ends of chain to form a longer chain or create a loop for key chains and ID tags.

For a comparison of chain sizes, view our sizing guide.

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

304 Stainless Steel—304 stainless steel chain is the most corrosion resistant.

	Bead				4" Long			6" Long			8" Long			12" Long
	Chain Trade Size	Dia.	Tensile Strength, lbf	For Use Outdoors	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Nickel-Plated Steel



		3	3/32"	20	No	100	3606T1	00000	100	3606T6	00000	50	3606T571	000000	25	3606T572	00000


		6	1/8"	30	No	100	3606T573	00000	100	3606T574	00000	25	3606T575	0000	25	3606T576	0000
		13	1/4"	90	No	10	3606T577	0000	10	3606T578	00000	10	3606T579	00000	10	3606T581	00000


		304 Stainless Steel



				3	3/32"	20	Yes	100	3606T5	00000	50	3606T175	0000	25	3606T582	00000	25	3606T583	00000


				6	1/8"	40	Yes	25	3606T584	0000	25	3606T585	0000	25	3606T586	0000	25	3606T587	00000
				13	1/4"	130	Yes	10	3606T588	00000	5	3606T589	00000	5	3606T591	00000	5	3606T592	00000

	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Stainless Steel Engraving and Stamping Tags for Chain Trade Sizes 2, 3, and 6	25	3606T48	000000
Brass Engraving and Stamping Tags for Chain Trade Sizes 2, 3, and 6	25	1540T103	00000

Bead Chain—Not for Lifting


Chain	Screw Mount Bead Chain Links	Splicing Bead Chain Links	Push Mount Bead Chain Links	Loop 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.

Aluminum— Aluminum chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

Brass—Brass chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

304 Stainless Steel—304 stainless steel chain is the most corrosion resistant.

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



		3	3/32"	20	50 , 100 , 300 , 500 , 1,000	3606T89	00000	100	3606T27	00000	100	3606T37	00000	100	3606T141	00000	100	3606T72	00000


		6	1/8"	30	50 , 100 , 300 , 500 , 1,000	3606T91	0000	100	3606T27	0000	100	3606T41	0000	100	3606T142	0000	100	3606T73	0000
		8	5/32"	40	50 , 100 , 300 , 500	3606T92	0000	100	3606T31	00000	100	3606T44	0000	100	3606T143	0000	100	3606T74	0000
		10	3/16"	40	25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 500	3606T93	0000	100	3606T31	00000	100	3606T44	0000	100	3606T143	0000	—	———	0
		13	1/4"	90	25 , 50 , 100 , 250	3606T94	0000	10	3606T34	0000	100	3606T47	0000	100	3606T144	00000	—	———	0
		20	3/8"	170	10 , 25 , 50 , 100	3606T301	0000	10	3606T331	0000	10	3606T441	0000	—	———	0	—	———	0
		30	1/2"	170	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	3606T302	0000	—	———	0	10	3606T442	0000	—	———	0	—	———	0


		Nickel-Plated Brass



				2	3/32"	10	50 , 100 , 300 , 500 , 1,000	3606T52	0000	—	———	0	100	3606T37	0000	100	3606T141	0000	100	3606T72	0000


				3	3/32"	20	50 , 100 , 300 , 500 , 1,000	3606T11	0000	100	3606T27	0000	100	3606T37	0000	100	3606T141	0000	100	3606T72	0000
				6	1/8"	30	25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 500 , 1,000	3606T64	0000	100	3606T27	0000	100	3606T41	0000	100	3606T142	0000	100	3606T73	0000
				8	5/32"	40	25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 500	3606T65	0000	100	3606T31	00000	100	3606T44	0000	100	3606T143	0000	100	3606T74	0000
				10	3/16"	40	25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 500	3606T17	0000	100	3606T31	00000	100	3606T44	0000	100	3606T143	0000	—	———	0
				13	1/4"	90	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 250	3606T51	0000	10	3606T34	0000	100	3606T47	0000	100	3606T144	00000	—	———	0
				20	3/8"	150	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	3606T303	0000	10	3606T331	0000	10	3606T441	0000	—	———	0	—	———	0
				30	1/2"	170	5 , 10 , 25 , 50	3606T304	0000	—	———	0	10	3606T442	0000	—	———	0	—	———	0


				Aluminum



						3	3/32"	10	50 , 100 , 300 , 500 , 1,000	3606T53	0000	100	3606T27	0000	100	3606T37	0000	100	3606T141	0000	100	3606T471	0000


						6	1/8"	10	50 , 100 , 300 , 500 , 1,000	3606T54	0000	100	3606T27	0000	100	3606T41	0000	100	3606T142	0000	100	3606T472	0000
						10	3/16"	30	25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 500	3606T55	0000	100	3606T31	00000	100	3606T272	0000	100	3606T143	0000	—	———	0
						13	1/4"	40	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 250	3606T56	0000	10	3606T34	0000	100	3606T273	00000	100	3606T144	00000	—	———	0
						20	3/8"	120	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	3606T305	0000	10	3606T331	0000	10	3606T274	0000	—	———	0	—	———	0


						Brass



								3	3/32"	20	50 , 100 , 300 , 500 , 1,000	3606T118	0000	—	———	0	100	3606T813	0000	100	3606T818	0000	100	3606T811	0000


								6	1/8"	30	50 , 100 , 300 , 500 , 1,000	3606T119	0000	100	3606T816	0000	100	3606T814	0000	100	3606T819	0000	100	3606T812	0000
								10	3/16"	40	25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 500	3606T121	0000	100	3606T817	00000	100	3606T815	0000	100	3606T821	0000	—	———	0


								304 Stainless Steel



										3	3/32"	20	25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 500 , 1,000	3606T13	0000	50	3606T29	0000	100	3606T39	0000	—	———	0	100	3606T78	0000


										6	1/8"	40	25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 500 , 1,000	3606T16	0000	50	3606T29	0000	—	———	0	—	———	0	100	3606T79	0000
										10	3/16"	100	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 500	3606T19	0000	10	3606T33	0000	100	3606T275	0000	—	———	0	—	———	0
										13	1/4"	130	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 250	3606T23	0000	10	3606T36	0000	—	———	0	—	———	0	—	———	0


Black Painted Steel



										3	3/32"	20	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 500	3376T31	0000	10	3376T622	0000	100	3376T521	0000	50	3376T527	0000	—	———	0


										6	1/8"	30	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 500	3376T33	0000	10	3376T622	0000	100	3376T522	0000	50	3376T528	0000	—	———	0
										10	3/16"	50	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 500	3376T35	0000	10	3376T623	0000	100	3376T523	00000	25	3376T529	0000	—	———	0

	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Stainless Steel Engraving and Stamping Tags for Chain Trade Sizes 2, 3, and 6	25	3606T48	000000
Brass Engraving and Stamping Tags for Chain Trade Sizes 2, 3, and 6	25	1540T103	00000

Loop Bead Chain Links

Use these links to connect the ends of chain to form a longer chain or create a loop for key chains and ID tags.

Brass—Brass chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

Aluminum—Aluminum chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

304 Stainless Steel—304 stainless steel chain is the most corrosion resistant.

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

	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Brass



	3	100	3606T811	00000


	6	100	3606T812	0000


	Aluminum



			3	100	3606T471	0000


			6	100	3606T472	0000


			304 Stainless Steel



					3	100	3606T78	0000


					6	100	3606T79	0000


					Nickel-Plated Brass



							2, 3	100	3606T72	0000


							6	100	3606T73	0000
							8	100	3606T74	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.

Brass—Brass chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

Aluminum—Aluminum chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

304 Stainless Steel—304 stainless steel chain is the most corrosion resistant.

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

Painted Brass—Painted brass chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Brass



	3	100	3606T813	00000


	6	100	3606T814	0000
	10	100	3606T815	0000


	Aluminum



			10	100	3606T272	0000


			13	100	3606T273	00000
			20	10	3606T274	0000


			304 Stainless Steel



					3	100	3606T39	0000


					10	100	3606T275	0000


					Nickel-Plated Brass



							2, 3	100	3606T37	0000


							6	100	3606T41	0000
							8, 10	100	3606T44	0000
							13	100	3606T47	0000
							20	10	3606T441	0000
							30	10	3606T442	0000


							Black Painted Brass



									3	100	3376T521	0000


									6	100	3376T522	0000
									10	100	3376T523	00000

Screw-Mount Bead Chain Links

These links allow you to mount chain with a screw, bolt, or rivet.

Brass—Brass chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

304 Stainless Steel—304 stainless steel chain is the most corrosion resistant.

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

Painted Brass—Painted brass chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

	Mounting Hole Dia.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Brass



	6	0.13"	100	3606T816	00000


	10	0.19"	100	3606T817	00000


	304 Stainless Steel



			3, 6	0.13"	50	3606T29	0000


			10	0.19"	10	3606T33	0000
			13	0.19"	10	3606T36	0000


			Nickel-Plated Brass



					3, 6	0.13"	100	3606T27	0000


					8, 10	0.19"	100	3606T31	00000
					13	0.19"	10	3606T34	0000
					20	0.26"	10	3606T331	0000


					Black Painted Brass



							3, 6	0.13"	10	3376T622	0000


							10	0.19"	10	3376T623	0000

Tag Rings


Style 1	Style 2	Style 3	Style 4

Style 5	Style 6	Style 7	Style 8

Style 9	Style 10	Style 11	Style 12

Style 13	Style 14	Style 15	Style 16

Style 17	Style 18	Style 19	Style 20

Attach tags to lanyards, key rings, and other items.

Style 1

Style 1 have a threaded lock—twist to open or close. They are made of flexible wire.

	Wire Dia.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Stainless Steel



	2"	0.05"	10	12625A27	00000

Style 2

Style 2 have a threaded lock—twist to open or close.

	Wire Dia.		Each
Nickel-Plated Steel



	3"	0.17"	8614T5	00000


	4"	0.17"	8614T1	0000
	5"	0.19"	8614T2	0000
	6"	0.19"	8614T3	0000
	7"	0.21"	8614T4	0000
	12"	0.19"	8614T7	0000

Style 3

Style 3 have a threaded lock—twist to open or close.

	Wd.	Wire Dia.	Choose a Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Anodized Aluminum



	2"	1"	0.13"	Blue , Green , Purple , Red , Silver	10	2059T15	000000

Style 4

Style 4 have a threaded lock—twist to open or close.

	Wd.	Wire Dia.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Nickel-Plated Steel



	1 3/4"	1/2"	0.12"	10	1545T7	000000

Style 5

Twist style 5 into a figure eight to lock or unlock the clasp. To close them permanently, crimp the clasp with pliers.

	Wire Dia.	Choose a Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Plastic-Coated Steel



	1 1/2"	0.094"	Black , Blue , Red	5	12625A2	00000


	Stainless Steel



			1 1/2"	0.063"	—	5	12625A25	00000


			2 1/4"	0.063"	—	5	12625A28	00000

Style 6

Style 6 have 25% larger beads than hobby-grade chains, so they’re stronger and more durable.

	Lg.	Bead Dia.	Bead Chain Trade Size	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Aluminum



	1 7/16"	4 1/2"	1/8"	6	100	8612T111	00000


	Stainless Steel



			1 7/16"	4 1/2"	1/8"	6	50	8612T112	0000


			1 7/8"	6"	1/8"	6	50	8612T113	0000
			3 3/8"	12"	1/8"	6	50	8612T15	00000


			Brass-Plated Steel



					1 1/2"	4 1/2"	1/8"	6	100	8612T12	0000


					1 7/8"	6"	1/8"	6	100	8612T13	00000
					2 1/2"	8"	1/8"	6	50	8612T114	0000
					3 13/16"	12"	1/8"	6	50	8612T116	00000


					Nickel-Plated Steel



							1 1/2"	4 1/2"	1/8"	6	100	8612T11	0000


							1 7/8"	6"	1/8"	6	100	8612T14	00000
							2 15/16"	9"	1/8"	6	50	8612T117	0000
							3 3/16"	10"	1/8"	6	50	8612T115	0000
							3 7/8"	12"	1/8"	6	10	5775T87	0000

Style 7

Style 7 are the most economical options. They are single use—cut them to remove.

	Lg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Plastic



	15/16"	3"	250	86805T111	00000

Style 8

Style 8 are the most economical options. They can be reused.

	Wire Dia.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Zinc-Plated Steel



	11/16"	0.05"	250	86805T112	00000

Style 9

	Wire Dia.	Choose a Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Electrocoated Steel



	7/8"	0.06"	Blue , Green , Pink , Purple , Red	15	86805T11	000000


	Zinc-Plated Steel



			7/16"	0.05"	—	100	86805T32	00000


			13/16"	0.07"	—	50	86805T36	00000
			1 1/16"	0.08"	—	50	86805T38	00000
			1 3/8"	0.11"	—	10	86805T41	0000
			2"	0.11"	—	10	86805T42	0000

Pliers

		Each
Manual Pliers	98215A210	00000
Spring-Assisted Pliers	98215A390	00000

Style 10

Style 10 have a hooked end, making it easier to twist tags on and off.

	Wire Dia.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Nickel-Plated Steel



	1"	0.06"	100	14375T9	000000


	2"	0.08"	100	14375T11	00000

Style 11

Style 11 have a hooked end, making it easier to twist tags on and off.

	Lg.	Wd.	Wire Dia.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Galvanized Steel



	Blunt	15/16"	9/16"	0.05"	100	1600T62	00000


	Sharp	15/16"	9/16"	0.05"	100	1600T63	0000

Style 12

Style 12 have two loops so you can swap out tags without removing the ring from the tagged item.

	Lg.	Wire Dia.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Steel



	5/8", 1 1/8"	2 5/8"	0.08"	100	6833T1	000000


	5/8", 1 1/2"	8"	0.08"	100	6833T111	00000

Style 13

Style 13 are pin-loop tag rings, often used to hang tags from metal banding or strapping.

	Wd.	Wire Dia.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Steel



	4"	5/8"	0.08"	100	6833T113	000000


	Galvanized Steel



			2"	1/2"	0.06"	100	6833T112	00000

Style 14

Style 14 are often used to attach tags to the end of a pipe or tube.

	Wd.	Wire Dia.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Steel



	2 1/2"	13/16"	0.08"	100	6833T114	000000

Style 15

Style 15 have grooves that lock together when snapped shut. Lift to separate and open.

	Wire Dia.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Stainless Steel



	3/4"	0.09"	50	8596T11	000000


	1"	0.1"	50	8596T12	00000
	1 1/2"	0.12"	50	8596T13	00000
	2"	0.12"	50	8596T14	00000
	3"	0.14"	10	8596T26	00000


	Nickel-Plated Steel



			1/2"	0.08"	100	8596T17	00000


			3/4"	0.09"	50	8596T35	0000
			1"	0.11"	50	8596T36	0000
			1 1/2"	0.12"	50	8596T38	0000
			2"	0.12"	50	8596T39	00000
			2 1/2"	0.13"	25	8596T25	00000
			3"	0.17"	10	8596T23	0000

Style 16

Style 16 are held shut with spring tension. Push them open to slide tags on and off without twisting.

	Wd.	Wire Dia.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Stainless Steel



	2 1/2"	1 3/8"	0.09"	10	86805T212	000000


	Brass-Plated Steel



			2 1/2"	1 3/8"	0.08"	10	86805T211	0000


			Zinc-Plated Steel



					2 1/2"	1 3/8"	0.08"	100	86805T85	00000

Style 17

Style 17 clamp around a surface to keep from slipping off. They're often used to hang tags from fencing and machine guards.

	Wire Dia.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Stainless Steel



	1 1/2"	0.05"	50	5931T1	000000

Style 18

Style 18 have a spring-loaded lock that opens when you push it down. When you release the lock, it snaps shut.

	Wd.	Wire Dia.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Nickel-Plated Steel



	1 3/4"	1/2"	0.11"	25	1545T1	000000

Style 19

Style 19 are also known as D-rings. Squeeze them closed with pliers.

	Lg.	Wd.	Opening Wd.	Wire Dia.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Zinc-Plated Steel



	1/4"	1/2"	3/8"	3/16"	0.07"	100	98175A211	000000


	5/16"	9/16"	7/16"	3/16"	0.07"	100	98175A213	00000
	3/8"	5/8"	1/2"	1/4"	0.07"	100	98175A215	00000
	7/16"	11/16"	5/8"	1/4"	0.08"	100	98175A217	00000

Style 20

Style 20 create a tight seal when crimped shut. These rings cannot be reused. For a seamless closure, squeeze them shut with a closing tool (sold separately) and seal with a crimping tool (sold separately).

	Wire Dia.		Each
Stainless Steel



	1"	0.16"	81425T41	00000


	1 5/8"	0.16"	81425T42	0000
	2"	0.16"	81425T43	0000
	3"	0.16"	81425T44	00000
	4"	0.16"	81425T45	00000

Tag Ring Tools

Push-Mount Bead Chain 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.

Brass—Brass chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

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

Painted Brass—Painted brass chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

	Mounting Hole Dia.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Brass



	3	0.13"	100	3606T818	00000


	6	0.16"	100	3606T819	0000
	10	0.22"	100	3606T821	0000


	Nickel-Plated Brass



			2, 3	0.13"	100	3606T141	0000


			6	0.16"	100	3606T142	0000
			8, 10	0.22"	100	3606T143	0000
			13	0.31"	100	3606T144	00000


			Black Painted Brass



					3	0.13"	50	3376T527	0000


					6	0.16"	50	3376T528	0000
					10	0.22"	25	3376T529	0000

Colored Tag Ring Assortments

These assortments include rings in multiple colors so you can identify objects at a glance.

ID	Lg.	Wire Dia.	Material	Color	No. of Tag Rings		Each
1 1/2"	5"	0.094"	Plastic-Coated Steel	Black/Blue/Green/Purple/Red	5	12625A21	00000

		Each
Closing Tool	81425T47	000000
Crimping Tool	81425T46	000000