Extra-High-Strength Grade 70 Chain—Not for Lifting
This chain is approximately 20% stronger than Grade 40/43 chain and 60% stronger than Grade 30 chain. Use it for binding loads, tie downs, and towing applications. It is stamped with the grade and manufacturer. When using fittings with chain, you must match the trade size and meet or exceed the chain’s grade.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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| Straight-Link Chain Trade Size | Metric Trade Size | Thick. | Wd. | Lg. | Cap., lbs. | Wt. per ft., lbs. | Approximate No. of Links per ft. | For Fitting Thick. | Max. Temp., ° F | For Use Outdoors | Lengths, ft. | Per Ft. | |
Zinc Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel | |||||||||||||
| 1/4 | 7 | 0.27" | 0.46" | 1.24" | 3,100 | 0.6 | 9 | 7/16" | 400° | No | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 5/16 | 8 | 0.32" | 0.49" | 1.15" | 4,700 | 1 | 10 | 7/16" | 400° | No | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 3/8 | 10 | 0.38" | 0.60" | 1.30" | 6,600 | 1.4 | 9 | 9/16" | 400° | No | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1/2 | 13 | 0.50" | 0.81" | 1.56" | 11,300 | 2.4 | 7 | 3/4" | 400° | No | 0000000 | 00000 | |
Removable Figure-Eight 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 technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| For Straight-Link Chain Trade Size | Thick. | Inside Lg. | Inside Wd. | Capacity, lbs. | Fabrication | Each | |
For Grade 70 Chain | |||||||
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Zinc-Plated Steel | |||||||
| 1/4 | 3/8" | 1 13/16" | 19/32" | 3,100 | Forged | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 5/16 | 13/32" | 2 1/4" | 5/8" | 4,700 | Forged | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8 | 1/2" | 2 21/32" | 7/8" | 6,600 | Forged | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2 | 5/8" | 3 13/32" | 1" | 11,300 | Forged | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8 | 3/4" | 4 3/32" | 1 11/32" | 15,800 | Forged | 0000000 | 00000 |
Grab Hooks with Clevis—Not for Lifting
Often used in binding and tie-down applications, these hooks have a narrow opening to securely hold a single link of chain.
Hooks for Grade 70 chain meet D.O.T. requirements and are often used with transport chain to secure loads. Zinc-plated hooks are mildly corrosion resistant.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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| For Chain Trade Size | Capacity, lbs. | Opening Wd. | Usable Lg. | Pin Dia. | Clevis Inside Wd. | Fabrication | Max. Temperature, ° F | Specifications Met | Each | |
For Grade 70 Chain | ||||||||||
Zinc-Plated Alloy Steel | ||||||||||
| 1/4 | 3,150 | 3/8" | 1 15/16" | 7/16" | 11/32" | Forged | 400° | D.O.T. Compliant 49 CFR 393.102 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 5/16 | 4,700 | 7/16" | 2 5/16" | 1/2" | 3/8" | Forged | 400° | D.O.T. Compliant 49 CFR 393.102 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 3/8 | 6,600 | 1/2" | 2 5/8" | 1/2" | 7/16" | Forged | 400° | D.O.T. Compliant 49 CFR 393.102 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2 | 11,300 | 19/32" | 3 1/4" | 11/16" | 3/4" | Forged | 400° | D.O.T. Compliant 49 CFR 393.102 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Eye Hooks—Not for Lifting
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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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Hook | Eye | Replacement Latch Kits | ||||||||||
| For Straight-Link Chain Trade Size | Capacity, lbs. | Opening Wd. | Usable Lg. | ID | Thick. | Fabrication | Latch Type | Max. Temperature, °F | Each | Each | ||
For Grade 70 Chain | ||||||||||||
Orange Powder-Coated Alloy Steel | ||||||||||||
| 1/4 | 3,150 | 27/32" | 2 9/16" | 1/2" | 9/16" | Forged | Spring | 400° | 0000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5/16 | 4,700 | 1" | 3" | 5/8" | 3/4" | Forged | Spring | 400° | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8 | 6,600 | 1 5/32" | 3 5/16" | 3/4" | 3/4" | Forged | Spring | 400° | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |