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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.

    Chain Rings—For Lifting

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    Use these chain rings for general lifting applications. All meet strict ASME safety standards for lifting.
    For Straight-Link
    Chain Trade Size
    Thk.
    Inside
    Lg.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Fabrication
    Specs. Met
    Each
    For Grade 80 Chain
     
    Alloy Steel
    9/32"1/2"2 1/2"4,300WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    5/16"5/8"3"5,600WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184000000000000
    3/8"3/4"4"8,600WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184000000000000
    1/2"7/8"4"13,200WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184000000000000
    5/8"1"4"19,000WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184000000000000
    3/4"1 1/4"5"24,000WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
     

    Oblong Chain Rings—For Lifting

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Chain Rings. Oblong Chain Rings—For Lifting.
    Also known as master and sling links, a large inner diameter provides room to attach multiple connectors or legs on a sling. Use these chain rings in general lifting applications. All meet strict ASME safety standards for lifting.
    Note: Capacities listed are for vertical lifting only. As the angle changes from vertical, the amount of weight the chain ring can lift is significantly reduced.
    For Grade 120 Chain—Chain rings for Grade 120 chain are the strongest we offer. They are approximately 20% stronger than chain rings for Grade 100 chain and about 35% stronger than chain rings for Grade 80 chain.
    For Grade 100 Chain—Chain rings for Grade 100 chain are approximately 20% stronger than chain rings for Grade 80 chain.
    Powder-Coated Alloy Steel—Powder-coated alloy steel chain rings have mild corrosion resistance.
    Forged—Forged chain rings offer greater strength than welded chain rings.
    Flat Thickness—Chain rings with a flat have a spot that's thinner than the rest of the chain ring, so you can slip on connectors that otherwise wouldn't fit. The flat doesn't affect the capacity of the chain ring.
    For Straight-Link
    Chain Trade Size
    One Chain
    Two
    Chains
    Thk.
    Flat
    Thk.
    Inside
    Lg.
    Inside
    Wd.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Fabrication
    Specs. Met
    Each
    For Grade 120 Chain
     
    Blue Powder-Coated Alloy Steel
    5/16"5/8"1/2"3 15/16"2 3/16"7,400WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
     
    For Grade 100 Chain
     
    Orange Powder-Coated Alloy Steel
    7/32"7/16"3/8"3 1/2"2 9/16"3,800WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.18400000000000
    7/32", 9/32"7/32"9/16"3/8"4 23/32"2 3/4"6,100WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.18400000000000
    9/32", 5/16"9/32"5/8"1/2"5 1/2"3 1/8"8,400WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184000000000000
    5/16", 3/8"5/16"3/4"1/2"6 1/4"3 3/4"12,800WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.18400000000000
    3/8", 1/2"3/8"7/8"21/32"6 1/4"4 5/16"18,500WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.18400000000000
    1/2", 5/8"1/2"1 1/16"25/32"7 1/2"4 5/16"30,000WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184000000000000
    5/8", 3/4"5/8"1 1/4"1 1/32"9 1/16"5 1/8"45,000WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    3/4", 7/8"3/4"1 1/2"1 1/8"10 13/16"5 7/8"61,100WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
     
    For Grade 80 Chain
     
    Alloy Steel
    9/32"7/16"3"1 1/2"3,600WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184000000000000
    9/32"1/2"5"2 1/2"4,100WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184000000000000
    9/32", 3/8"3/8"3/4"5 1/2"2 3/4"13,200WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184000000000000
    1/2", 5/8"1/2"1"7"3 1/2"22,500WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    5/8", 3/4"5/8"1 1/4"8 3/4"4 3/8"32,500WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
     
    Gold Powder-Coated Alloy Steel
    5/16", 3/8"5/16"5/8"6"3"9,000ForgedASME B30.26, ASTM A9520000000000000
     
    Silver Powder-Coated Alloy Steel
    9/32", 5/16", 3/8"9/32"5/8"5"2 3/4"7,400ForgedASME B30.26, ASTM A9520000000000000
    3/8", 1/2"3/8"3/4"6"3 1/4"12,300ForgedASME B30.26, ASTM A9520000000000000
    1/2", 5/8"1/2"1 3/32"7 1/2"4 1/4"26,000ForgedASME B30.26, ASTM A95200000000000000
    5/8", 3/4", 7/8"5/8"1 5/16"9 1/2"5 1/2"39,100ForgedASME B30.26, ASTM A95200000000000000
     

    Ring Links with Chain-Shortening Hooks—For Lifting

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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ring Links. Ring Links with Chain-Shortening Hooks—For Lifting, 1 Hook.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Ring Links. Ring Links with Chain-Shortening Hooks—For Lifting, 2 Hooks.

    1 Hook

    2 Hooks

    A pear-shaped link and hook for chain shortening allow you to create an adjustable-length chain sling. These links meet strict ASTM safety standards for lifting.
    Note: Capacities for links with one hook are for vertical lifting only. Capacities for links with two hooks are based on two-leg sling assemblies.
    No. of
    Hooks
    For Straight-Link
    Chain Trade Size
    Thk.
    Inside
    Lg.
    Inside
    Wd.
    Hook Opening
    Wd.
    Clevis
    Inside Wd.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Fabrication
    Specs. Met
    Each
    For Grade 100 Chain
     
    Yellow Powder-Coated Alloy Steel
    17/32"19/32"3 15/32"2 3/8"5/16"5/16"3,300ForgedASTM A952, EN 16770000000000000
    15/16"23/32"3 5/8"2 3/8"3/8"3/8"5,700ForgedASTM A952, EN 1677000000000000
    13/8"7/8"4 7/16"2 15/16"15/32"15/32"8,800ForgedASTM A952, EN 16770000000000000
    11/2"1 1/32"5 7/16"3 17/32"9/16"9/16"15,000ForgedASTM A952, EN 16770000000000000
    15/8"1 7/32"6 3/16"4 1/8"11/16"11/16"22,600ForgedASTM A952, EN 16770000000000000
    27/32"21/32"3 1/2"2 13/32"5/16"5/16"4,700ForgedASTM A952, EN 16770000000000000
    25/16"27/32"3 29/32"3"3/8"3/8"9,900ForgedASTM A952, EN 16770000000000000
    23/8"15/16"4 29/32"3 1/2"15/32"15/32"15,200ForgedASTM A952, EN 16770000000000000
    21/2"1 3/16"5 29/32"4 3/32"9/16"9/16"26,000ForgedASTM A952, EN 16770000000000000
    25/8"1 13/32"6 29/32"4 11/16"11/16"11/16"39,100ForgedASTM A952, EN 16770000000000000
     

    Pear-Shaped Chain Rings—For Lifting

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Chain Rings. Pear-Shaped Chain Rings—For Lifting.
    Limit rope and chain movement with the narrow end of these chain rings and attach multiple connectors to the wide end. These chain rings meet strict ASME safety standards for lifting.
    Note: Capacities listed are for vertical lifting only. As the angle changes from vertical, the amount of weight the chain ring can lift is significantly reduced.
    For Grade 100 Chain—Chain rings for Grade 100 chain are approximately 20% stronger than chain rings for Grade 80 chain.
    For Straight-Link
    Chain Trade Size
    One Chain
    Two Chains
    Thk.
    Inside
    Lg.
    Narrow End
    Inside Wd.
    Wide End
    Inside Wd.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Fabrication
    Specs. Met
    Each
    For Grade 100 Chain
     
    Orange Powder-Coated Alloy Steel
    7/32", 9/32", 3/8"7/32", 9/32"9/16"5 5/16"1 1/4"2 1/2"9,000WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    3/8", 1/2"3/8"3/4"5 5/8"2"2 3/4"18,000WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184000000000000
    1/2", 5/8"1/2"1"7 1/4"2 5/8"3 1/2"30,300WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    5/8", 3/4"5/8"1 1/4"8 3/4"3 1/4"4 5/8"45,500WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
     
    For Grade 80 Chain
     
    Alloy Steel
    7/32", 9/32"7/32"1/2"6"1 1/2"3"4,100WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184000000000000
    9/32", 3/8"9/32"5/8"6"1 1/2"3"6,600WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184000000000000
    3/8", 1/2"3/8"3/4"6"1 3/4"3"13,200WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184000000000000
    1/2", 5/8"1/2"1"8"2 1/2"4"22,500WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    5/8", 3/4"5/8"1 1/4"9"3"6"32,500WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    3/4", 7/8"3/4"1 1/2"12"3"6"52,700WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    7/8", 1"7/8"1 3/4"12"4"7"73,500WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    1", 1 1/4"1"2"14"4"7"88,900WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
     

    Removable Figure-Eight Chain Connecting Links—For Lifting

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Chain Connecting Links. Removable Figure-Eight Chain Connecting Links—For Lifting.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Exploded view. Chain Connecting Links. Removable Figure-Eight Chain Connecting Links—For Lifting.
    Hammer the pin through the center to assemble these links. They’re also known as hammer locks and sling links. Often used to connect the legs of chain sling to a master link, these links are good for general lifting applications. All meet strict ASME safety standards for lifting.
    Note: Connecting links are for vertical lifting only.
    For Grade 100 Chain—Links for Grade 100 chain are approximately 20% stronger than links for Grade 80 chain.
    Powder-Coated Alloy Steel—Powder-coated alloy steel links have mild corrosion resistance.
    For Straight-Link
    Chain Trade Size
    Thk.
    Inside
    Lg.
    Inside
    Wd.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Fabrication
    Specs. Met
    Each
    For Grade 100 Chain
     
    Black Powder-Coated Alloy Steel
    7/32"5/16"1 47/64"35/64"2,700ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.18400000000000000
    9/32"25/64"2 3/32"43/64"4,300ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    5/16"15/32"2 7/16"3/4"5,700ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    3/8"19/32"2 53/64"15/16"8,800ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    1/2"51/64"3 15/32"1 7/64"15,000ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    5/8"15/16"4 13/32"1 11/32"22,600ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    3/4"1 17/64"4 31/32"1 47/64"35,300ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.18400000000000000
    7/8"1 11/32"6 5/16"2"42,700ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.18400000000000000
     
    Orange Painted Alloy Steel
    7/32"5/16"1 47/64"35/64"2,700ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    9/32"25/64"2 3/32"43/64"4,300ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    5/16"15/32"2 7/16"3/4"5,700ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    3/8"19/32"2 53/64"15/16"8,800ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    1/2"51/64"3 15/32"1 7/64"15,000ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    5/8"15/16"4 13/32"1 11/32"22,600ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    3/4"1 17/64"4 31/32"1 47/64"35,300ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.18400000000000000
    7/8"1 27/64"6 3/16"2 1/16"42,700ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.18400000000000000
     
    For Grade 80 Chain
     
    Alloy Steel
    7/32"1/4"1 13/32"29/64"2,100ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952000000000000
    9/32"5/16"1 15/16"9/16"3,500ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952000000000000
    3/8"1/2"2 27/64"13/16"7,100ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952000000000000
    1/2"45/64"3 33/64"1 5/32"12,000ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952000000000000
    5/8"13/16"4 1/16"1 13/32"18,100ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952000000000000
    3/4"15/16"4 25/32"1 23/32"28,300ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952000000000000
    7/8"1 3/64"5 1/4"1 57/64"34,200ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A9520000000000000
     

    Removable Pear-Shaped Chain Connecting Links—For Lifting

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Chain Connecting Links. Removable Pear-Shaped Chain Connecting Links—For Lifting.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Exploded view. Chain Connecting Links. Removable Pear-Shaped Chain Connecting Links—For Lifting.
    The wide end of these links has more room for attachments than standard figure-eight links. Use them in general lifting applications. All meet strict ASME safety standards for lifting.
    Note: Connecting links are for vertical lifting only.
    Powder-Coated Alloy Steel—Powder-coated alloy steel links have mild corrosion resistance.
    For Straight-Link
    Chain Trade Size
    Thk.
    Inside
    Lg.
    Narrow End
    Inside Wd.
    Wide End
    Inside Wd.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Fabrication
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    For Grade 80 Chain
     
    Yellow Powder-Coated Alloy Steel
    9/32", 5/16"9/16"5"19/32"2"4,500ForgedASTM A952000000000000
    3/8"23/32"6 19/64"51/64"2 39/64"7,100ForgedASTM A9520000000000000
    1/2"7/8"7 13/32"1"2 53/64"12,000ForgedASTM A9520000000000000
     

    Nonremovable Figure-Eight Chain Connecting Links—For Lifting

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Exploded view. Contains Annotated. Chain Connecting Links. Nonremovable Figure-Eight Chain Connecting Links—For Lifting.
    Once secured with the included locking pin, these links must be cut off to be removed. Also known as sling links, they’re often used to connect the legs of a chain sling to a master link. All meet strict ASME safety standards for lifting. To assemble, use a ball peen hammer to hammer the pin through the center and then insert the locking pin into the hole.
    Note: Connecting links are for vertical lifting only.
    For Grade 100 Chain—Links for Grade 100 chain are approximately 20% stronger than links for Grade 80 chain.
    Powder-Coated Alloy Steel—Powder-coated alloy steel links have mild corrosion resistance.
    For Straight-Link
    Chain Trade Size
    Thk.
    Inside
    Lg.
    Inside
    Wd.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Fabrication
    Specs. Met
    Each
    For Grade 100 Chain
     
    Orange Powder-Coated Alloy Steel
    9/32"25/64"2 3/32"43/64"4,300ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    3/8"19/32"2 53/64"15/16"8,800ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184000000000000
    1/2"51/64"3 15/32"1 7/64"15,000ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184000000000000
    5/8"53/64"4 1/16"1 5/16"22,600ForgedASME B30.9, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184000000000000
     

    Removable Triangle-Shaped Chain Connecting Links—For Lifting

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Exploded view. Contains Border. Chain Connecting Links. Removable Triangle-Shaped Chain Connecting Links—For Lifting.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Chain Connecting Links. Removable Triangle-Shaped Chain Connecting Links—For Lifting.
    The flat side lets webbing and strapping lay flat, so they don’t slide and bunch. These links are often used to connect webbing to a master link. They meet strict ASME safety standards for lifting. To assemble, hammer the pin through the center. They’re also known as hammer locks and sling links.
    Note: Connecting links are for vertical lifting only.
    For Grade 100 Chain—Links for Grade 100 chain are approximately 20% stronger than links for Grade 80 chain.
    Powder-Coated Alloy Steel—Powder-coated alloy steel links have mild corrosion resistance.
    For Straight-Link
    Chain Trade Size
    Thk.
    Inside
    Lg.
    Wide End
    Inside Wd.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Fabrication
    Specs. Met
    Each
    For Grade 100 Chain
     
    Blue Powder-Coated Alloy Steel
    5/16"7/16"2 19/32"1 3/16"5,700ForgedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    3/8"1/2"3 3/16"1 9/16"8,800ForgedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184000000000000
    1/2"3/4"4 3/32"1 31/32"15,000ForgedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184000000000000
    5/8"13/16"4 7/16"2 9/16"22,600ForgedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
     

    Oblong Chain Ring Assemblies—For Lifting

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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Chain Rings. Oblong Chain Ring Assemblies—For Lifting.
    Providing better load distribution and alignment than single oblong chain rings, these reduce wear in three- and four-leg slings. All meet strict ASME safety standards for lifting.
    For Grade 100 Chain—Chain Rings for Grade 100 chain are approximately 20% stronger than chain rings for Grade 80 chain. They have a maximum lifting angle of 60°.
    For Grade 80 Chain—Chain rings for Grade 80 chain have a maximum lifting angle of 60°.
    Oblong
    Chain Rings
    Coupling
    Chain Rings
    For Straight-Link
    Chain Trade Size
    Thk.
    Inside
    Lg.
    Inside
    Wd.
    Inside
    Lg.
    Inside
    Wd.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Max. Lifting
    Angle
    Fabrication
    Specs. Met
    Each
    For Grade 100 Chain
     
    Yellow Powder-Coated Alloy Steel
    7/32", 9/32"11/16"5 1/2"3 1/8"4 11/16"2 3/8"9,40060°WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, EN 1677, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    5/16"7/8"6 5/16"3 11/16"5 1/2"3 1/8"17,10060°WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, EN 1677, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    3/8"1 1/8"10 13/16"5 11/16"6 5/16"3 11/16"26,40060°WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, EN 1677, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    1/2"1 5/16"10 13/16"5 11/16"7 1/2"4 5/16"46,20060°WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, EN 1677, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
     
    For Grade 80 Chain
     
    Orange Powder-Coated Alloy Steel
    7/32"5/8"5 5/16"3"4 13/16"2 11/16"7,20060°WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    9/32"3/4"6 5/8"3 11/16"5 5/16"3"11,20060°WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    3/8"1"7 1/2"4 5/16"6 5/8"3 11/16"21,20060°WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
    1/2"1 1/4"9 1/4"5 5/16"7 1/2"4 5/16"29,90060°WeldedASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.1840000000000000
     
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