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    19 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 70 Chain—Secure vehicles, machinery, and other loads on trailers and trucks for safe transportation. It's approximately 20% stronger than Grade 43 chain and 60% stronger than Grade 30 chain. Also known as transport chain, it meets D.O.T. standards for load securement.
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel—Won't scratch or wear away as fast as clear zinc plating and resists occasional moisture. The distinctive golden color confirms this chain is compliant with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
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    Straight-Link
    Chain Trade Size
    Metric Chain
    Trade Size
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    Wd.
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    Wt. Cap.,
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    Max. Temp.,
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    Per
    Ft.
    Grade 70 Chain
     
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel
    1/4"70.27"0.46"1.24"3,1007/16"400
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    5/16"80.32"0.49"1.15"4,7007/16"400
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    3/8"100.38"0.60"1.30"6,6009/16"400
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    1/2"130.50"0.81"1.56"11,3003/4"400
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    Removable Figure-Eight Chain Connecting Links—Not for Lifting

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Exploded view. Chain Connecting Links. Removable Figure-Eight Chain Connecting Links—Not for Lifting.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Chain Connecting Links. Removable Figure-Eight Chain Connecting Links—Not for Lifting.
    Often used with transport chain, these links are good for binding, tying down, and pulling loads. To assemble, hammer the pin through the center. They’re also known as hammer locks.
    For Straight-Link
    Chain Trade Size
    Thk.
    Inside
    Lg.
    Inside
    Wd.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Fabrication
    Each
    For Grade 70 Chain
     
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    1/4"3/8"1 13/16"19/32"3,100Forged000000000000
    5/16"13/32"2 1/4"5/8"4,700Forged000000000000
    3/8"1/2"2 21/32"7/8"6,600Forged000000000000
    1/2"5/8"3 13/32"1"11,300Forged000000000000
    5/8"3/4"4 3/32"1 11/32"15,800Forged000000000000
     

    Grab Hooks with Clevis—Not for Lifting

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hooks. Grab Hook, Not for Lifting, Clevis.
    Often used in binding and tie-down applications, these hooks have a narrow opening to securely hold a single link of chain.
    For Grade 70 Chain—Hooks for Grade 70 chain meet D.O.T. requirements and are often used with transport chain to secure loads.
    Zinc-Plated Alloy Steel—Zinc-plated alloy steel hooks are mildly corrosion resistant and are stronger than stainless steel hooks.
    Hook
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    Chain Trade Size
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Safety
    Factor
    Opening
    Wd.
    Usable
    Lg.
    Pin
    Dia.
    Clevis
    Inside Wd.
    Fabrication
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Specs. Met
    Each
    For Grade 70 Chain
     
    Zinc-Plated Alloy Steel
    1/4"3,1504:13/8"1 15/16"7/16"11/32"Forged400D.O.T. Compliant 49 CFR 393.102000000000000
    5/16"4,7004:17/16"2 5/16"1/2"3/8"Forged400D.O.T. Compliant 49 CFR 393.10200000000000
    3/8"6,6004:11/2"2 5/8"1/2"7/16"Forged400D.O.T. Compliant 49 CFR 393.102000000000000
    1/2"11,3004:119/32"3 1/4"11/16"3/4"Forged400D.O.T. Compliant 49 CFR 393.102000000000000
     

    Eye Hooks—Not for Lifting

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hooks. Not for Lifting, Eye.
    Attach chain to the eye end of these hooks. Often used with transport chain to secure loads, these hooks are for Grade 70 chain, the highest non-lifting grade we offer. They have a spring latch to ensure rope, chain, and fittings won't detach from the hook when the load slackens. Made of powder-coated steel, they resist some corrosion.
    Hooks
    Hook Latches
    Hook
    Eye
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    Chain Trade Size
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    lb.
    Safety
    Factor
    Opening
    Wd.
    Usable
    Lg.
    ID
    Thk.
    Fabrication
    Latch
    Type
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Each
    Each
    For Grade 70 Chain
     
    Orange Powder-Coated Alloy Steel
    1/4"3,1504:127/32"2 9/16"1/2"9/16"ForgedSpring400000000000000000000000000000
    5/16"4,7004:11"3"5/8"3/4"ForgedSpring4000000000000000000000000000
    3/8"6,6004:11 5/32"3 5/16"3/4"3/4"ForgedSpring4000000000000000000000000000
     
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