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Screw-Mount Bead Chain Links

These links allow you to mount chain with a screw, bolt, or rivet.

Brass—Brass chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

304 Stainless Steel—304 stainless steel chain is the most corrosion resistant.

Nickel-Plated Brass—Nickel-plated brass chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

Painted Brass—Painted brass chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

	Mounting Hole Dia.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Brass



	6	0.13"	100	00000000	00000


	10	0.19"	100	00000000	00000


	304 Stainless Steel



			3, 6	0.13"	50	0000000	0000


			10	0.19"	10	0000000	0000
			13	0.19"	10	0000000	0000


			Nickel-Plated Brass



					3, 6	0.13"	100	0000000	0000


					8, 10	0.19"	100	0000000	00000
					13	0.19"	10	0000000	0000
					20	0.26"	10	00000000	0000


					Black Painted Brass



							3, 6	0.13"	10	00000000	0000


							10	0.19"	10	00000000	0000

Bead Chain—Not for Lifting


Chain	Screw Mount Bead Chain Links	Splicing Bead Chain Links	Push Mount Bead Chain Links	Loop Bead Chain Links

Also known as ball chain, use this chain to keep tools with machines, keys with chucks, and gas and dust caps with tanks. Use bead chain links (sold separately) to connect or mount chain.

For a comparison of chain sizes, view our sizing guide.

Nickel-Plated Steel—Nickel-plated steel chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

Nickel-Plated Brass—Nickel-plated brass chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

Aluminum— Aluminum chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

Brass—Brass chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

304 Stainless Steel—304 stainless steel chain is the most corrosion resistant.

	Bead Chain						Screw Mount Bead Chain Links			Splicing Bead Chain Links			Push Mount Bead Chain Links			Loop Bead Chain Links
	Bead
	Chain Trade Size	Dia.	Tensile Strength, lbf	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Nickel-Plated Steel



		3	3/32"	20	50 , 100 , 300 , 500 , 1,000	0000000	00000	100	0000000	00000	100	0000000	00000	100	00000000	00000	100	0000000	00000


		6	1/8"	30	50 , 100 , 300 , 500 , 1,000	0000000	0000	100	0000000	0000	100	0000000	0000	100	00000000	0000	100	0000000	0000
		8	5/32"	40	50 , 100 , 300 , 500	0000000	0000	100	0000000	00000	100	0000000	0000	100	00000000	0000	100	0000000	0000
		10	3/16"	40	25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 500	0000000	0000	100	0000000	00000	100	0000000	0000	100	00000000	0000	—	———	0
		13	1/4"	90	25 , 50 , 100 , 250	0000000	0000	10	0000000	0000	100	0000000	0000	100	00000000	00000	—	———	0
		20	3/8"	170	10 , 25 , 50 , 100	00000000	0000	10	00000000	0000	10	00000000	0000	—	———	0	—	———	0
		30	1/2"	170	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	00000000	0000	—	———	0	10	00000000	0000	—	———	0	—	———	0


		Nickel-Plated Brass



				2	3/32"	10	50 , 100 , 300 , 500 , 1,000	0000000	0000	—	———	0	100	0000000	0000	100	00000000	0000	100	0000000	0000


				3	3/32"	20	50 , 100 , 300 , 500 , 1,000	0000000	0000	100	0000000	0000	100	0000000	0000	100	00000000	0000	100	0000000	0000
				6	1/8"	30	25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 500 , 1,000	0000000	0000	100	0000000	0000	100	0000000	0000	100	00000000	0000	100	0000000	0000
				8	5/32"	40	25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 500	0000000	0000	100	0000000	00000	100	0000000	0000	100	00000000	0000	100	0000000	0000
				10	3/16"	40	25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 500	0000000	0000	100	0000000	00000	100	0000000	0000	100	00000000	0000	—	———	0
				13	1/4"	90	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 250	0000000	0000	10	0000000	0000	100	0000000	0000	100	00000000	00000	—	———	0
				20	3/8"	150	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	00000000	0000	10	00000000	0000	10	00000000	0000	—	———	0	—	———	0
				30	1/2"	170	5 , 10 , 25 , 50	00000000	0000	—	———	0	10	00000000	0000	—	———	0	—	———	0


				Aluminum



						3	3/32"	10	50 , 100 , 300 , 500 , 1,000	0000000	0000	100	0000000	0000	100	0000000	0000	100	00000000	0000	100	00000000	0000


						6	1/8"	10	50 , 100 , 300 , 500 , 1,000	0000000	0000	100	0000000	0000	100	0000000	0000	100	00000000	0000	100	00000000	0000
						10	3/16"	30	25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 500	0000000	0000	100	0000000	00000	100	00000000	0000	100	00000000	0000	—	———	0
						13	1/4"	40	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 250	0000000	0000	10	0000000	0000	100	00000000	00000	100	00000000	00000	—	———	0
						20	3/8"	120	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	00000000	0000	10	00000000	0000	10	00000000	0000	—	———	0	—	———	0


						Brass



								3	3/32"	20	50 , 100 , 300 , 500 , 1,000	00000000	0000	—	———	0	100	00000000	0000	100	00000000	0000	100	00000000	0000


								6	1/8"	30	50 , 100 , 300 , 500 , 1,000	00000000	0000	100	00000000	0000	100	00000000	0000	100	00000000	0000	100	00000000	0000
								10	3/16"	40	25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 500	00000000	0000	100	00000000	00000	100	00000000	0000	100	00000000	0000	—	———	0


								304 Stainless Steel



										3	3/32"	20	25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 500 , 1,000	0000000	0000	50	0000000	0000	100	0000000	0000	—	———	0	100	0000000	0000


										6	1/8"	40	25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 500 , 1,000	0000000	0000	50	0000000	0000	—	———	0	—	———	0	100	0000000	0000
										10	3/16"	100	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 500	0000000	0000	10	0000000	0000	100	00000000	0000	—	———	0	—	———	0
										13	1/4"	130	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 250	0000000	0000	10	0000000	0000	—	———	0	—	———	0	—	———	0


Black Painted Steel



										3	3/32"	20	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 500	0000000	0000	10	00000000	0000	100	00000000	0000	50	00000000	0000	—	———	0


										6	1/8"	30	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 500	0000000	0000	10	00000000	0000	100	00000000	0000	50	00000000	0000	—	———	0
										10	3/16"	50	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 500	0000000	0000	10	00000000	0000	100	00000000	00000	25	00000000	0000	—	———	0

	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Metal Stamping Tags for Chain Trade Sizes 2, 3, and 6	25	0000000	000000

Splicing Bead Chain Links

Thread chain through the hole of these links to form an adjustable loop or connect chain ends to form a longer chain.

Brass—Brass chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

Aluminum—Aluminum chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

304 Stainless Steel—304 stainless steel chain is the most corrosion resistant.

Nickel-Plated Brass—Nickel-plated brass chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

Painted Brass—Painted brass chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Brass



	3	100	00000000	00000


	6	100	00000000	0000
	10	100	00000000	0000


	Aluminum



			10	100	00000000	0000


			13	100	00000000	00000
			20	10	00000000	0000


			304 Stainless Steel



					3	100	0000000	0000


					10	100	00000000	0000


					Nickel-Plated Brass



							2, 3	100	0000000	0000


							6	100	0000000	0000
							8, 10	100	0000000	0000
							13	100	0000000	0000
							20	10	00000000	0000
							30	10	00000000	0000


							Black Painted Brass



									3	100	00000000	0000


									6	100	00000000	0000
									10	100	00000000	00000

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

Loop Bead Chain Links

Use these links to connect the ends of chain to form a longer chain or create a loop for key chains and ID tags.

Brass—Brass chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

Aluminum—Aluminum chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

304 Stainless Steel—304 stainless steel chain is the most corrosion resistant.

Nickel-Plated Brass—Nickel-plated brass chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Brass



	3	100	00000000	00000


	6	100	00000000	0000


	Aluminum



			3	100	00000000	0000


			6	100	00000000	0000


			304 Stainless Steel



					3	100	0000000	0000


					6	100	0000000	0000


					Nickel-Plated Brass



							2, 3	100	0000000	0000


							6	100	0000000	0000
							8	100	0000000	0000

Push-Mount Bead Chain Links

Mount these links in a drilled hole to secure small items such as pens. Links can also be attached as the end of a pull chain.

Brass—Brass chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

Nickel-Plated Brass—Nickel-plated brass chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

Painted Brass—Painted brass chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

	Mounting Hole Dia.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Brass



	3	0.13"	100	00000000	00000


	6	0.16"	100	00000000	0000
	10	0.22"	100	00000000	0000


	Nickel-Plated Brass



			2, 3	0.13"	100	00000000	0000


			6	0.16"	100	00000000	0000
			8, 10	0.22"	100	00000000	0000
			13	0.31"	100	00000000	00000


			Black Painted Brass



					3	0.13"	50	00000000	0000


					6	0.16"	50	00000000	0000
					10	0.22"	25	00000000	0000

Double-Loop Chain

Tether equipment and tools or secure gates with this chain. The two interlocking loops on each link create a stronger hold than jack chain.

Warning: Not for overhead lifting.

Zinc-Plated Steel—A common and economical choice, the zinc plating resists 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.

Powder-Coated Steel—Powder coating steel gives it a colored finish and a strong barrier against moisture and mild chemicals.

		Inside
Double-Loop Chain Trade Size	Thk.	Wd.	Lg.	Wt. Cap., lb.	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.







			Zinc-Plated Steel

			5	0.06"	0.19"	0.92"	50	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 500	0000000	00000


			4	0.07"	0.21"	1.00"	70	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 500	0000000	0000
			3	0.08"	0.25"	1.14"	90	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 500	0000000	0000
			2	0.09"	0.28"	1.33"	100	25 , 50 , 100 , 250	0000000	0000
			1	0.11"	0.35"	1.71"	100	25 , 50 , 100 , 250	0000000	0000
			1/0	0.12"	0.38"	1.78"	200	25 , 50 , 100 , 250	0000000	0000
			2/0	0.14"	0.38"	1.82"	200	25 , 50 , 100 , 250	0000000	0000
			2/0	0.14"	0.38"	2.25"	200	25 , 50 , 100 , 250	0000000	0000
			3/0	0.15"	0.38"	2.18"	300	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 250	0000000	0000
			4/0	0.16"	0.40"	2.18"	300	10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000




					Galvanized Steel

					3	0.08"	0.25"	1.14"	90	10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000


					1/0	0.12"	0.30"	1.78"	200	10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
					2/0	0.14"	0.38"	2.17"	200	10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
					4/0	0.16"	0.43"	2.19"	300	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100	0000000	0000
					8/0	0.23"	0.57"	2.90"	700	2 , 5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100	0000000	0000




							White Powder-Coated Steel

							3	0.08"	0.25"	1.10"	90	10 , 25 , 50	0000000	0000




									Corrosion-Resistant 304 Stainless Steel

									3	0.08"	0.25"	1.14"	90	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000


									1	0.11"	0.35"	1.71"	100	2 , 5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000
									2/0	0.14"	0.38"	1.82"	200	2 , 5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000

High-Visibility Double-Loop Chain

Secure gates and items or block off restricted areas with this easy-to-view chain. The two interlocking loops on each link create a stronger hold than jack chain.

Warning: Not for overhead lifting.

Powder-Coated Steel—Powder coating steel gives it a colored finish and a strong barrier against moisture and mild chemicals.

		Inside
Double-Loop Chain Trade Size	Thk.	Wd.	Lg.	Wt. Cap., lb.	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.







			Yellow Powder-Coated Steel

			2/0	0.14"	0.38"	2.17"	200	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 125	0000000	00000

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.

				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

				2/0	4.9	0.19"	0.47"	0.88"	400	7/16"	400	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	00000


				4/0	5.5	0.21"	0.50"	0.88"	600	7/16"	400	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000




						Zinc-Plated Steel

						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"	0.50"	0.88"	600	7/16"	400	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

Bead Chain Loop Links—Not for Lifting

The loop links let you connect the ends of chain to form a longer chain or create a loop for key chains and ID tags.

For a comparison of chain sizes, view our sizing guide.

Nickel-Plated Steel—Nickel-plated steel chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

304 Stainless Steel—304 stainless steel chain is the most corrosion resistant.

	Bead				4" Long			6" Long			8" Long			12" Long
	Chain Trade Size	Dia.	Tensile Strength, lbf	For Use Outdoors	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Nickel-Plated Steel



		3	3/32"	20	No	100	000000	00000	100	000000	00000	50	00000000	000000	25	00000000	00000


		6	1/8"	30	No	100	00000000	00000	100	00000000	00000	25	00000000	0000	25	00000000	0000
		13	1/4"	90	No	10	00000000	0000	10	00000000	00000	10	00000000	00000	10	00000000	00000


		304 Stainless Steel



				3	3/32"	20	Yes	100	000000	00000	50	00000000	0000	25	00000000	00000	25	00000000	00000


				6	1/8"	40	Yes	25	00000000	0000	25	00000000	0000	25	00000000	0000	25	00000000	00000
				13	1/4"	130	Yes	10	00000000	00000	5	00000000	00000	5	00000000	00000	5	00000000	00000