Oblong Links—For Lifting
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Also known as master and sling links, a large inner diameter provides room to attach multiple connectors or legs on a sling. Use these links in general lifting applications. All meet strict ASME safety standards for lifting.
Links for Grade 120 chain are the strongest we offer. They are approximately 20% stronger than links for Grade 100 chain and about 35% stronger than links for Grade 80 chain. Links for Grade 100 chain are approximately 20% stronger than links for Grade 80 chain. Links for Grade 63 chain are approximately 60% as strong as links for Grade 80 chain.
Powder-coated alloy steel links have mild corrosion resistance. Stainless steel links better resist corrosion compared to steel links.
Links with a flat have a spot that's thinner than the rest of the link, so you can slip on connectors that otherwise wouldn't fit. The flat doesn't affect the capacity of the link.
Note: Capacities listed are for vertical lifting only. As the angle changes from vertical, the amount of weight the link can lift is significantly reduced.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Straight-Link Chain Trade Size | ||||||||||
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One Chain | Two Chains | Thick. | Flat Thick. | Inside Lg. | Inside Wd. | Capacity, lbs. | Fabrication | Specifications Met | Each | |
For Grade 120 Chain | ||||||||||
Blue Powder-Coated Alloy Steel | ||||||||||
9/32 | __ | 1/2" | 3/8" | 4 5/8" | 2 3/4" | 6,100 | Welded | ASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
5/16 | __ | 11/16" | 1/2" | 5 1/2" | 3 1/8" | 8,400 | Welded | ASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/8 | __ | 3/4" | 9/16" | 6 1/4" | 3 3/4" | 12,800 | Welded | ASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/2 | __ | 1" | 25/32" | 7 1/2" | 4 1/4" | 30,000 | Welded | ASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
5/8 | 1/2 | 1 3/32" | __ | 7 7/8" | 4 5/16" | 25,300 | Welded | ASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
For Grade 100 Chain | ||||||||||
Orange Powder-Coated Alloy Steel | ||||||||||
7/32 | __ | 7/16" | 3/8" | 3 1/2" | 2 9/16" | 3,800 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 000000 | 00000 |
7/32, 9/32 | 7/32 | 9/16" | 3/8" | 4 23/32" | 2 3/4" | 6,100 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 000000 | 00000 |
9/32, 5/16 | 9/32 | 5/8" | 1/2" | 5 1/2" | 3 1/8" | 8,400 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 00000 |
5/16, 3/8 | 5/16 | 3/4" | 1/2" | 6 1/4" | 3 3/4" | 12,800 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 000000 | 00000 |
3/8, 1/2 | 3/8 | 7/8" | 21/32" | 6 1/4" | 4 5/16" | 18,500 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 000000 | 00000 |
1/2, 5/8 | 1/2 | 1 1/16" | 25/32" | 7 1/2" | 4 5/16" | 30,000 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 00000 |
5/8, 3/4 | 5/8 | 1 1/4" | 1 1/32" | 9 1/16" | 5 1/8" | 45,000 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
3/4, 7/8 | 3/4 | 1 1/2" | 1 1/8" | 10 13/16" | 5 7/8" | 61,100 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
For Grade 80 Chain | ||||||||||
Alloy Steel | ||||||||||
9/32 | __ | 7/16" | __ | 3" | 1 1/2" | 3,600 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 00000 |
9/32 | __ | 1/2" | __ | 5" | 2 1/2" | 4,100 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 00000 |
9/32, 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/4" | __ | 5 1/2" | 2 3/4" | 13,200 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/2, 5/8 | 1/2 | 1" | __ | 7" | 3 1/2" | 22,500 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
5/8, 3/4 | 5/8 | 1 1/4" | __ | 8 3/4" | 4 3/8" | 32,500 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
For Grade 63 Chain | ||||||||||
316L Stainless Steel | ||||||||||
3/16 | 3/16 | 3/8" | __ | 3 1/8" | 2" | 1,900 | Welded | ASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 00000 |
318LN Stainless Steel | ||||||||||
9/32 | __ | 1/2" | 3/8" | 4 5/16" | 2 3/8" | 3,600 | Welded | ASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 00000000 | 00000 |
3/8 | __ | 3/4" | 9/16" | 5 5/16" | 2 15/16" | 7,700 | Welded | ASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/8, 1/2 | 3/8 | 7/8" | 21/32" | 6 5/16" | 3 9/16" | 13,900 | Welded | ASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 00000000 | 000000 |
For Grade 50 Chain | ||||||||||
316 Stainless Steel | ||||||||||
3/16, 1/4 | 3/16 | 1/2" | __ | 5" | 2 1/2" | 2,100 | Welded | ASME B30.9 | 0000000 | 000000 |
3/16, 1/4 | 3/16 | 5/8" | __ | 5 1/2" | 2 3/4" | 2,800 | Welded | ASME B30.9 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1/4, 5/16 | 1/4 | 3/4" | __ | 6" | 3" | 4,600 | Welded | ASME B30.9 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Oblong Link Assemblies—For Lifting
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Providing better load distribution and alignment than single oblong links, these reduce wear in three- and four-leg slings. All meet strict ASME safety standards for lifting.
Links for Grade 120 chain are the strongest we offer. They are approximately 20% stronger than links for Grade 100 chain and 35% stronger than links for Grade 80 chain.
Links for Grade 100 chain are approximately 20% stronger than links for Grade 80 chain. They have a maximum lifting angle of 60°.
Links for Grade 80 chain have a maximum lifting angle of 60°.
Oblong Link | Coupling Links | ||||||||||
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For Straight-Link Chain Trade Size | Thick. | Inside Lg. | Inside Wd. | Inside Lg. | Inside Wd. | Capacity, lbs. | Max. Lifting Angle | Fabrication | Specifications Met | Each | |
For Grade 120 Chain | |||||||||||
Blue Powder-Coated Alloy Steel | |||||||||||
9/32 | 1 1/16" | 7 1/2" | 4 5/16" | 2 3/4" | 1 5/16" | 22,000 | 90° | Welded | ASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
3/8 | 1 5/16" | 9 1/16" | 5 1/8" | 3 5/16" | 1 9/16" | 33,200 | 90° | Welded | ASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1/2 | 1 1/2" | 10 13/16" | 5 7/8" | 5 1/2" | 2 9/16" | 61,100 | 90° | Welded | ASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
For Grade 100 Chain | |||||||||||
Yellow Powder-Coated Alloy Steel | |||||||||||
7/32 | 3/4" | 5 7/8" | 3 1/2" | 4 3/4" | 2 3/8" | 11,000 | 60° | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
9/32 | 7/8" | 6 5/16" | 3 1/16" | 5 1/2" | 3 1/8" | 17,600 | 60° | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
5/16 | 1" | 7 1/2" | 4 5/16" | 5 7/8" | 3 1/2" | 21,300 | 60° | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
3/8 | 1 3/16" | 7 7/8" | 4 11/16" | 6 5/16" | 3 11/16" | 35,200 | 60° | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1/2 | 1 5/8" | 9 13/16" | 5 7/8" | 7 7/8" | 4 11/16" | 57,200 | 60° | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
For Grade 80 Chain | |||||||||||
Orange Powder-Coated Alloy Steel | |||||||||||
7/32 | 5/8" | 5 5/16" | 3" | 4 13/16" | 2 11/16" | 7,200 | 60° | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
9/32 | 3/4" | 6 5/8" | 3 11/16" | 5 5/16" | 3" | 11,200 | 60° | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
3/8 | 1" | 7 1/2" | 4 5/16" | 6 5/8" | 3 11/16" | 21,200 | 60° | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1/2 | 1 1/4" | 9 1/4" | 5 5/16" | 7 1/2" | 4 5/16" | 29,900 | 60° | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Rings—For Lifting
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Use these links for general lifting applications. All meet strict ASME safety standards for lifting.
316 stainless steel rings are approximately 60% as strong as alloy steel rings. They have excellent resistance to salt water and chemicals.
For Straight-Link Chain Trade Size | Thick. | Inside Lg. | Capacity, lbs. | Fabrication | Specifications Met | Each | |
For Grade 80 Chain | |||||||
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316 Stainless Steel | |||||||
1/8 | 3/8" | 2" | 700 | Welded | ASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 00000000 | 000000 |
3/16 | 1/2" | 2 1/2" | 1,300 | Welded | ASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 00000000 | 00000 |
1/4 | 5/8" | 3" | 1,800 | Welded | ASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Alloy Steel | |||||||
9/32 | 1/2" | 2 1/2" | 4,300 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 00000 |
5/16 | 5/8" | 3" | 5,600 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/8 | 3/4" | 4" | 8,600 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/2 | 7/8" | 4" | 13,200 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 00000 |
5/8 | 1" | 4" | 19,000 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
3/4 | 1 1/4" | 5" | 24,000 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Pear-Shaped Links—For Lifting
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Limit rope and chain movement with the narrow end of these links and attach multiple connectors to the wide end. These links 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 link can lift is significantly reduced.
For Straight-Link Chain Trade Size | ||||||||||
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One Chain | Two Chains | Thick. | Inside Lg. | Narrow-End Inside Wd. | Wide-End Inside Wd. | Capacity, lbs. | Fabrication | Specifications Met | Each | |
For Grade 80 Chain | ||||||||||
Alloy Steel | ||||||||||
7/32, 9/32 | 7/32 | 1/2" | 6" | 1 1/2" | 3" | 4,100 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1/2, 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/4" | 6" | 1 3/4" | 3" | 13,200 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/2, 5/8 | 1/2 | 1" | 8" | 2 1/2" | 4" | 22,500 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
5/8, 3/4 | 5/8 | 1 1/4" | 9" | 3" | 6" | 32,500 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
3/4, 7/8 | 3/4 | 1 1/2" | 12" | 3" | 6" | 52,700 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
7/8, 1 | 7/8 | 1 3/4" | 12" | 4" | 7" | 73,500 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1, 1 1/4 | 1 | 2" | 14" | 4" | 7" | 88,900 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Rings—Not for Lifting
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Hang, pull, and secure loads. These rings are good for general non-lifting applications.
Zinc-plated steel rings are mildly corrosion resistant.
Galvanized steel rings have a thick coating for corrosion resistance.
18-8 stainless steel rings have excellent corrosion resistance to chemicals.
For Straight-Link Chain Trade Size | Thick. | Inside Lg. | Capacity, lbs. | Fabrication | Each | |
Steel | ||||||
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3/16 | 3/16" | 1 1/4" | 200 | Welded | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/16 | 3/16" | 2" | 100 | Welded | 0000000 | 000 |
1/4 | 1/4" | 1 1/2" | 400 | Welded | 0000000 | 0000 |
1/4 | 1/4" | 2" | 300 | Welded | 0000000 | 0000 |
5/16 | 5/16" | 2" | 600 | Welded | 0000000 | 0000 |
3/8 | 3/8" | 2" | 900 | Welded | 0000000 | 0000 |
3/8 | 3/8" | 3" | 700 | Welded | 0000000 | 0000 |
3/8 | 3/8" | 4" | 500 | Welded | 0000000 | 0000 |
1/2 | 1/2" | 2 1/2" | 1,400 | Welded | 0000000 | 0000 |
1/2 | 1/2" | 3" | 1,200 | Welded | 0000000 | 0000 |
5/8 | 5/8" | 4" | 1,700 | Welded | 0000000 | 00000 |
Zinc-Plated Steel | ||||||
3/16 | 3/16" | 1 1/4" | 200 | Welded | 0000000 | 0000 |
3/16 | 3/16" | 2" | 100 | Welded | 0000000 | 0000 |
1/4 | 1/4" | 1 1/2" | 400 | Welded | 0000000 | 0000 |
1/4 | 1/4" | 2" | 300 | Welded | 0000000 | 0000 |
5/16 | 5/16" | 2" | 600 | Welded | 0000000 | 0000 |
3/8 | 3/8" | 2" | 900 | Welded | 0000000 | 0000 |
3/8 | 3/8" | 3" | 700 | Welded | 0000000 | 0000 |
3/8 | 3/8" | 4" | 500 | Welded | 0000000 | 0000 |
1/2 | 1/2" | 2 1/2" | 1,400 | Welded | 0000000 | 0000 |
1/2 | 1/2" | 3" | 1,200 | Welded | 0000000 | 00000 |
5/8 | 5/8" | 4" | 1,700 | Welded | 0000000 | 00000 |
Galvanized Steel | ||||||
1/4 | 1/4" | 1 1/2" | 400 | Welded | 0000000 | 0000 |
1/4 | 1/4" | 2" | 300 | Welded | 0000000 | 0000 |
5/16 | 5/16" | 2" | 700 | Welded | 0000000 | 0000 |
3/8 | 3/8" | 2" | 900 | Welded | 0000000 | 0000 |
1/2 | 1/2" | 3" | 1,400 | Welded | 0000000 | 0000 |
1/2 | 1/2" | 4" | 1,200 | Welded | 0000000 | 00000 |
5/8 | 5/8" | 4" | 1,800 | Welded | 0000000 | 00000 |
18-8 Stainless Steel | ||||||
5/32 | 3/16" | 3/4" | 500 | Welded | 0000000 | 0000 |
5/32 | 3/16" | 1" | 500 | Welded | 0000000 | 0000 |
5/32 | 3/16" | 1 1/4" | 300 | Welded | 0000000 | 0000 |
3/16 | 1/4" | 1" | 600 | Welded | 0000000 | 0000 |
3/16 | 1/4" | 1 1/2" | 400 | Welded | 0000000 | 0000 |
3/16, 1/4 | 5/16" | 1 1/2" | 700 | Welded | 0000000 | 0000 |
3/16, 1/4 | 5/16" | 2" | 600 | Welded | 0000000 | 0000 |