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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.

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.

Corrosion-Resistant 430 Stainless Steel—An economical alternative to 304 stainless steel, it's ideal in environments with less frequent exposure to moisture.

Corrosion-Resistant 302-304 Stainless Steel—Won't rust in wet environments, but corrodes when exposed to salt water and chemicals.

Brass—With a shiny gold finish, brass is also more durable than plated steel and won't rust in wet environments.

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

				8	0.04"	0.15"	0.30"	70	25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 500	0000000	00000


				12	0.02"	0.06"	0.14"	20	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 500	0000000	0000
				25	0.04"	0.15"	0.30"	90	25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 500	0000000	0000
				30	0.03"	0.17"	0.40"	80	25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 500	0000000	0000
				35	0.04"	0.17"	0.40"	100	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 500	0000000	0000
				40	0.04"	0.17"	0.40"	100	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 500	0000000	0000
				45	0.05"	0.17"	0.40"	100	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 300	0000000	0000
				50	0.06"	0.21"	0.45"	200	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 300	0000000	0000
				60	0.06"	0.25"	0.54"	200	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
				65	0.07"	0.31"	0.63"	300	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000




						Zinc-Plated Steel

						8	0.04"	0.15"	0.30"	70	25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 500	0000000	0000


						25	0.04"	0.15"	0.30"	90	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 500	0000000	0000
						30	0.03"	0.17"	0.40"	80	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 500	0000000	0000
						35	0.04"	0.17"	0.40"	100	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 500	0000000	0000
						40	0.04"	0.17"	0.40"	100	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 500	0000000	0000
						45	0.05"	0.17"	0.40"	100	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 300	0000000	0000
						50	0.06"	0.21"	0.45"	200	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 300	0000000	0000
						60	0.06"	0.26"	0.54"	200	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
						65	0.07"	0.31"	0.63"	300	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000




								Copper-Plated Steel

								8	0.04"	0.15"	0.30"	70	25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000


								25	0.04"	0.15"	0.30"	90	10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
								30	0.03"	0.17"	0.40"	80	10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
								35	0.04"	0.17"	0.40"	100	10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
								40	0.04"	0.17"	0.40"	100	10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
								45	0.05"	0.17"	0.40"	100	10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
								50	0.06"	0.21"	0.45"	200	10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000




										Corrosion-Resistant 430 Stainless Steel

										12	0.01"	0.06"	0.14"	20	2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000




Corrosion-Resistant 302-304 Stainless Steel

8	0.04"											0.14"	0.28"	70	2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000


25	0.04"											0.15"	0.30"	200	2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
35	0.04"	0.19"										0.38"	100	2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000




		Brass

		12	0.02"									0.06"	0.14"	10	10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000




												Bronze

												8	0.04"	0.15"	0.30"	60	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000


												25	0.04"	0.15"	0.30"	80	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
												30	0.03"	0.17"	0.40"	70	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
				35								0.04"	0.17"	0.40"	100	2 , 5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
				40	0.04"							0.17"	0.40"	100	2 , 5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
				45	0.05"							0.17"	0.40"	100	2 , 5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	00000
				50	0.06"							0.21"	0.45"	200	2 , 5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	00000

Plumbers' Chain

Thin, lightweight links make this chain ideal for plumbing fixtures and other small spaces. Connect it to toilet handles and floats to activate valves and adjust water flow. You can also secure lids and caps on containers with this chain, and use it as a pull chain for fans and lights. It's also known as safety 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.

Corrosion-Resistant 302-304 Stainless Steel—Won't rust in wet environments, but corrodes when exposed to salt water and chemicals.

Lightweight Aluminum—At one-third the weight of steel, aluminum chain is easy to carry and won't corrode when exposed to occasional moisture.

Brass—With a shiny gold finish, brass is also more durable than plated steel and won't rust in wet environments.

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







			Steel

			2/0	0.02"	0.13"	0.28"	30	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 300	0000000	00000


			1/0	0.02"	0.13"	0.29"	40	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 300	0000000	0000
			1	0.03"	0.13"	0.34"	50	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 300	0000000	0000
			2	0.03"	0.14"	0.39"	60	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 300	0000000	0000




					Zinc-Plated Steel

					2/0	0.02"	0.13"	0.28"	30	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 300	0000000	0000


					1/0	0.02"	0.13"	0.29"	40	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 300	0000000	0000
					1	0.03"	0.13"	0.34"	50	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 300	0000000	0000
					2	0.03"	0.14"	0.39"	60	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 300	0000000	0000




							Corrosion-Resistant 302-304 Stainless Steel

							2/0	0.02"	0.13"	0.28"	50	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 300	0000000	0000


							1/0	0.02"	0.13"	0.29"	70	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 300	0000000	0000
							1	0.03"	0.13"	0.34"	100	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000




									Lightweight Aluminum

									2/0	0.01"	0.13"	0.28"	20	10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000




											Brass

											2/0	0.02"	0.10"	0.30"	20	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000


											1/0	0.02"	0.10"	0.30"	30	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
											1	0.03"	0.13"	0.34"	40	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
											2	0.03"	0.14"	0.39"	50	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000

Chain Conveyor Belting

Conveyor chain is made of plates that flex on their connecting hinges. Also known as sprocket-driven conveyor belting.

Straight Belt


820 Series	821 Series

3200 Series	810 Series

815 Series

Acetal—Acetal plastic belts are FDA compliant.

Stainless Steel—Stainless steel belts are corrosion resistant.

	Lg., ft.	Wd.	Thk.	Material	Color	Magnetic Properties	Pin Material	Temp. Range, ° F		Each
820 Series



	3 1/4"	10	1 5/8"	5/32"	Acetal	Brown	—	Stainless Steel	-40 to 190	0000000	0000000


	4"	10	1 5/8"	5/32"	Acetal	Brown	—	Stainless Steel	-40 to 190	0000000	000000
	4 1/2"	10	1 5/8"	5/32"	Acetal	Brown	—	Stainless Steel	-40 to 190	0000000	000000
	6"	10	1 5/8"	5/32"	Acetal	Brown	—	Stainless Steel	-40 to 190	0000000	000000
	7 1/2"	10	1 5/8"	5/32"	Acetal	Brown	—	Stainless Steel	-40 to 190	0000000	000000


	821 Series



			7 1/2"	10	5 3/8"	3/16"	Acetal	Brown	—	Stainless Steel	-40 to 190	0000000	000000


			10"	10	5 3/8"	3/16"	Acetal	Brown	—	Stainless Steel	-40 to 190	0000000	000000
			12"	10	5 3/8"	3/16"	Acetal	Brown	—	Stainless Steel	-40 to 190	0000000	000000


			3200 Series



					2 1/4"	20	2 1/4"	13/16"	Acetal	Gray	—	Stainless Steel	-40 to 190	0000000	000000


					810 Series



							4 1/2"	10	1 3/4"	1/8"	Steel	Black	Magnetic	Steel	-95 to 930	0000000	000000


							7 1/2"	10	1 3/4"	1/8"	Steel	Black	Magnetic	Steel	-95 to 930	0000000	000000


							815 Series



									3 1/4"	10	1 21/32"	1/8"	Stainless Steel	—	Nonmagnetic	Stainless Steel	-90 to 805	0000000	000000


									4 1/2"	10	1 21/32"	1/8"	Stainless Steel	—	Nonmagnetic	Stainless Steel	-90 to 805	0000000	000000
									6"	10	1 21/32"	1/8"	Stainless Steel	—	Nonmagnetic	Stainless Steel	-90 to 805	0000000	000000
									7 1/2"	10	1 21/32"	1/8"	Stainless Steel	—	Nonmagnetic	Stainless Steel	-90 to 805	0000000	000000

Side-Flex Belt


880 Series	882 Series

Side-flex belts have tabs on the bottom that keep the belt from lifting off the track when traveling through curved sections of conveyor.

Acetal—Acetal plastic belts are FDA compliant.

	Lg., ft.	Wd.	Ht.	Thk.	Min. Curve Radius	Material	Color	Pin Material	Temp. Range, ° F		Each
880 Series



	3 1/4"	10	2 7/16"	15/32"	5/32"	15 3/4"	Acetal	Brown	Stainless Steel	-40 to 190	0000000	0000000


	4 1/2"	10	2 7/16"	15/32"	5/32"	15 3/4"	Acetal	Brown	Stainless Steel	-40 to 190	0000000	000000
	7 1/2"	10	2 7/16"	15/32"	5/32"	15 3/4"	Acetal	Brown	Stainless Steel	-40 to 190	0000000	000000


	882 Series



			4 1/2"	10	3"	11/16"	3/16"	24"	Acetal	Brown	Stainless Steel	-40 to 190	0000000	000000


			7 1/2"	10	3"	11/16"	3/16"	24"	Acetal	Brown	Stainless Steel	-40 to 190	0000000	000000
			10"	10	3"	11/16"	3/16"	24"	Acetal	Brown	Stainless Steel	-40 to 190	0000000	000000
			12"	10	3"	11/16"	3/16"	24"	Acetal	Brown	Stainless Steel	-40 to 190	0000000	000000

Chain Belt Conveyor Wear Strips


Style B

Attach these strips to conveyor frames to reduce friction and abrasion on chain belts. Made from UHMW polyethylene, they have a slippery surface that keeps your belt from sticking. They hold up to repeated bumps, scrapes, and rubbing.

		Outside
	Style	Wd.	Ht.	Base Wd.	Thk.	For Max. Frame Thk.	Color		Each
UHMW Polyethylene







				5 ft. Long

				B	3/4"	3/8"	3/4"	1/8"	1/8"	White	0000000	000000


				B	1"	7/16"	3/4"	3/16"	1/8"	White	0000000	00000
				B	1 1/2"	7/16"	3/4"	3/16"	1/8"	White	0000000	00000
				B	2"	7/16"	3/4"	3/16"	1/8"	White	0000000	00000