Straight-Link Chain | McMaster-Carr

	Material Material

Steel

Stainless Steel

Brass

Aluminum

	Finish Finish

Zinc Yellow-
Chromate
Plated

Brass Plated

Nickel Plated

	Thickness Thickness

	Length Length

	Trade Size Trade Size

	Inside Width Inside Width

	Inside Length Inside Length

	Capacity Capacity

Less than 1,000 lbs.

1,000 to 1,999 lbs.

2,000 to 9,999 lbs.

10,000 to 19,999 lbs.

20,000 lbs. or greater

Not Rated

	Application Application

Not for Lifting

For Lifting

	For Use Outdoors For Use Outdoors

Yes

	For Fitting Thickness For Fitting Thickness

	Grade Grade

	Approximate Number of Links per Foot Approximate Number of Links per Foot

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Metric Trade Size Metric Trade Size

5.5

	Color Color

	Black
	Blue
	Fluorescent Yellow
	Orange
	Red
	Yellow
	Gray
	Green

	Weight per Foot Weight per Foot

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

NACM

ASTM

D.O.T. 49 CFR 393.102

	For Chain Grade For Chain Grade

100

	For Chain Trade Size For Chain Trade Size

	For Manufacturer Model Number For Manufacturer Model Number

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Chain—Not for Lifting

Light Duty Chain—Not for Lifting

Use this chain to hang lightweight items and construct barriers.

Choose-a-Color Light Duty Chain—Not for Lifting

Brightly colored for visibility, this coated steel chain is commonly used as a safety barrier to mark restricted areas.

Grade 30 Chain—Not for Lifting

Use this strong chain for binding loads, tie downs, and towing applications.

High-Strength Grade 40/43 Chain—Not for Lifting

This chain is approximately 50% stronger than Grade 30 chain.

Extra-High-Strength Grade 70 Chain—Not for Lifting

This chain is approximately 20% stronger than Grade 40/43 chain and 60% stronger than Grade 30 chain.

Corrosion-Resistant Chain—Not for Lifting

This chain withstands conditions that can deteriorate steel chain.

Light Duty Tangle-Resistant Chain—Not for Lifting

Chain has short, wide links that make it easier to coil and less likely to knot.

Light Duty Tangle-Resistant
Smooth-Link Chain—Not for Lifting

The links have smooth sides to prevent the chain from snagging.

Tangle-Resistant Grade 30 Chain—Not for Lifting

This is the strongest tangle-resistant chain we offer. Shorter links make it easier to coil and less likely to knot.

Cut-Resistant Round-Link Chain—Not for Lifting

Securely tie down items and lock up tools.

Cut-Resistant Square-Link Chain—Not for Lifting

For maximum security, square links are more difficult to cut with bolt cutters than round links.

Chain—For Lifting

General Purpose Grade 80 Chain—For Lifting

Strong and durable, use this chain for your lifting applications.

Extra-High-Strength Grade 120 Chain—For Lifting

The strongest chain grade we offer, it’s approximately 20% stronger than Grade 100 chain and 50% stronger than Grade 80 chain.

High-Strength Grade 100 Chain—For Lifting

This chain is approximately 25% stronger than Grade 80 chain.

High-Temperature Grade 63 Chain—For Lifting

With a maximum temperature of 500° F, this chain withstands higher temperatures than other steel chain.

Wear Gauge for Grade 80 and Grade 100 Chain

Gauge measures the maximum allowable wear tolerances on links of Grade 80 and Grade 100 steel chain, as required by OSHA. If the gauge can be inserted over any part of the link, the chain should be taken out of service.

Corrosion-Resistant Chain—For Lifting

Use this stainless steel chain when lifting in food processing areas and environments where chemicals are used.