Tangle-Resistant Chain | McMaster-Carr

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1,000 lb. to 1,999 lb.

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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.

Duty Rating

Medium

Construct barriers and hang fixtures

33 products

Heavy

Grades from 30 to 70 for binding, tie downs, and towing

8 products

Performance

Tangle Resistant

Easy to store and transport without creating knots

37 products

No Snag

Smooth links prevent snags on clothing and materials

4 products

Twisted-Link Chain

Tangle-Resistant

Chain

The links on this chain lie flat against curved or awkwardly shaped loads to secure them tightly.

Warning: Not for overhead lifting.

Tangle-Resistant Chain—Unlike other twisted-link chain, short, wide links make this chain easier to coil and less likely to knot when you store or transport it.

Nickel-Plated Steel—With a shiny silver finish, the plating also withstands mild chemicals and salt water without wearing away as fast as zinc-plated steel.

Corrosion-Resistant 304 Stainless Steel—With solid stainless steel construction, this chain has no plating that could wear away. It won't rust in wet environments and holds up against mild chemicals and solvents.

		Inside
	Thk.	Wd.	Lg.	Wt. Cap., lb.	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.
Tangle-Resistant Chain







				Nickel-Plated Steel

				0.08"	0.14"	0.29"	Not Rated	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	00000000	00000


				0.09"	0.17"	0.33"	Not Rated	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	00000000	0000
				0.11"	0.22"	0.40"	Not Rated	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	00000000	0000




						Corrosion-Resistant 304 Stainless Steel

						0.07"	0.13"	0.30"	100	2 , 5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000


						0.09"	0.16"	0.31"	100	2 , 5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
						0.11"	0.22"	0.50"	200	2 , 5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000

Medium Duty Chain


Tangle-Resistant Chain	No-Snag Chain

Construct barriers and hang fixtures such as lighting and storage racks. While it won't hold up the same amount of weight as heavy duty chain, this chain is lighter and easier to carry.

Warning: Not for overhead lifting.

Tangle-Resistant Chain—Unlike other straight-link chain, short, wide links make this chain easier to coil and less likely to knot when you store or transport it.

No-Snag Chain—The smooth links on this chain prevent it from snagging on clothing and other material.

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.

Nickel-Plated Steel—With a shiny silver finish, the plating also withstands mild chemicals and salt water without wearing away as fast as zinc-plated steel.

Brass-Plated Steel—Often chosen for the shiny gold finish, the plating also keeps out occasional moisture.

Galvanized Steel—A thick coating protects this chain in wet and outdoor environments about as well as 304 stainless steel, but it corrodes when exposed to salt water and chemicals.

				Inside
	Straight-Link Chain Trade Size	Metric Chain Trade Size	Thk.	Wd.	Lg.	Wt. Cap., lb.	For Fitting Thk.	Max. Temp., ° F	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.
Tangle-Resistant Chain







				Steel

				4	3	0.12"	0.21"	0.55"	200	3/16"	400	10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	00000


				2	3.8	0.15"	0.26"	0.61"	300	1/4"	400	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
				1/0	4.5	0.17"	0.31"	0.74"	400	1/4"	400	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
				2/0	4.9	0.19"	0.34"	0.78"	500	5/16"	400	5 , 10 , 20 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
				2/0	4.9	0.19"	0.47"	0.88"	400	7/16"	400	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
				4/0	5.5	0.21"	0.40"	0.95"	700	3/8"	400	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
				4/0	5.5	0.21"	0.50"	0.88"	600	7/16"	400	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
				5/0	6.4	0.25"	0.44"	1.07"	900	7/16"	400	2 , 5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
				6/0	7	0.28"	0.48"	1.34"	1,100	7/16"	400	2 , 5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
				7/0	7.6	0.30"	0.55"	1.19"	1,300	1/2"	400	2 , 5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000




						Zinc-Plated Steel

						4	3	0.12"	0.21"	0.55"	200	3/16"	400	10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000


						3	3.4	0.14"	0.24"	0.59"	200	3/16"	390	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
						2	3.8	0.15"	0.26"	0.61"	300	1/4"	400	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
						1	4.1	0.16"	0.28"	0.63"	300	1/4"	400	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
						1/0	4.5	0.17"	0.31"	0.74"	400	1/4"	400	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
						2/0	4.9	0.19"	0.34"	0.78"	500	5/16"	390	5 , 10 , 20 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
						2/0	4.9	0.19"	0.47"	0.88"	400	7/16"	400	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
						3/0	5.3	0.21"	0.36"	1.01"	600	5/16"	400	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
						4/0	5.5	0.21"	0.40"	0.95"	700	3/8"	390	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
						4/0	5.5	0.21"	0.50"	0.88"	600	7/16"	400	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
						5/0	6.4	0.25"	0.44"	1.07"	900	7/16"	400	2 , 5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000


						7/0	7.6	0.30"	0.50"	2.10"	1,300	1/2"	400	2 , 5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	00000




								Galvanized Steel

								5/0	6.4	0.25"	0.44"	1.07"	900	7/16"	390	2 , 5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000


								No-Snag Chain







												Zinc-Plated Steel

												5/64"	2	0.08"	0.17"	0.50"	55	1/8"	Not Rated	10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000


4	3											0.12"	0.34"	1.35"	200	5/16"	400	10 , 25 , 50 , 100	00000000	0000




		Nickel-Plated Steel

		5/64"	2									0.08"	0.17"	0.50"	55	1/8"	Not Rated	10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000




												Brass-Plated Steel

												5/64"	2	0.08"	0.17"	0.50"	55	1/8"	Not Rated	10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000

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.

Tangle-Resistant Grade 30 Chain—The strongest tangle-resistant chain we offer. Shorter links make this chain easier to coil and less likely to knot when you're trying to store or transport it.

Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause this chain to rust.

Galvanized Steel—A thick coating protects this chain in wet and outdoor environments about as well as 304 stainless steel, but it corrodes when exposed to salt water and chemicals.

				Inside
	Straight-Link Chain Trade Size	Metric Chain Trade Size	Thk.	Wd.	Lg.	Wt. Cap., lb.	For Fitting Thk.	Max. Temp., ° F	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.
Tangle-Resistant Grade 30 Chain







				Steel

				1/4"	7	0.28"	0.50"	1.02"	1,300	7/16"	400	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200	0000000	00000


				5/16"	8	0.34"	0.49"	0.99"	1,900	7/16"	400	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200	0000000	0000
				3/8"	10	0.39"	0.62"	1.09"	2,600	9/16"	400	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200	0000000	0000
				1/2"	13	0.50"	0.75"	1.33"	4,500	11/16"	400	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200	0000000	00000




						Galvanized Steel

						1/4"	7	0.27"	0.43"	0.87"	1,300	3/8"	400	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200	0000000	0000


						5/16"	8	0.34"	0.49"	0.99"	1,900	7/16"	400	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200	0000000	0000
						3/8"	10	0.39"	0.62"	1.09"	2,600	9/16"	400	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200	0000000	00000
						1/2"	13	0.51"	0.75"	1.33"	4,500	11/16"	400	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200	0000000	00000