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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 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 |
Pear-Shaped Riveted Hammer-Close Connecting Links—Not for Lifting


Restrict rope and chain movement with the narrow end, attach multiple connectors to the wide end, and then hammer these links closed. Using a ball peen hammer, strike the prongs until they expand and hold the link together. Made of galvanized steel, these links have a thick coating for corrosion resistance. Never reuse these links after they've been closed.