Transport Chain | McMaster-Carr

	Trade Size Trade Size

1/8
3/16
1/4
5/16
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
8/0
5/0
4
5.5
7
8
10
13
16
20

	Length Length

	Thickness Thickness

	Finish Finish

Zinc Yellow-Chromate Plated

	Chain Grade Chain Grade

	Capacity Capacity

10,000 lbs. or greater

	Inside Width Inside Width

	Inside Length Inside Length

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

ASTM

NACM Welded Steel Chain
Specifications

D.O.T. 49 CFR 393.102

D.O.T.

SAE

	Weight per Foot Weight per Foot

	For Use Outdoors For Use Outdoors

Yes

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

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

200° F

400° F

Not Rated

	For Fitting Thickness For Fitting Thickness

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Hook Opening Width Hook Opening Width

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Hook Style Hook Style

S-Hook

Latch

	For Maximum Trailer Weight per Pair For Maximum Trailer Weight per Pair

	Number of Hooks Included Number of Hooks Included

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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. Use it for binding loads, tie downs, and towing applications. It is stamped with the grade and manufacturer. When using fittings with chain, you must match the trade size and meet or exceed the chain’s grade.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

			Inside
Straight-Link Chain Trade Size	Metric Trade Size	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Cap., lbs.	Wt. per ft., lbs.	Approximate No. of Links per ft.	For Fitting Thick.	Max. Temp., ° F	For Use Outdoors	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Zinc Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel
1/4	7	0.27"	0.46"	1.24"	3,100	0.6	9	7/16"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000
5/16	8	0.32"	0.49"	1.15"	4,700	1	10	7/16"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	0000
3/8	10	0.38"	0.60"	1.30"	6,600	1.4	9	9/16"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	0000
1/2	13	0.50"	0.81"	1.56"	11,300	2.4	7	3/4"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000

Grade 30 Chain—Not for Lifting

Use this strong chain for binding loads, tie downs, and towing applications. It is stamped with the grade and manufacturer. When using fittings with chain, you must match the trade size and meet or exceed the chain’s grade.

Zinc-plated steel chain has good corrosion resistance. Galvanized steel chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

			Inside
Straight-Link Chain Trade Size	Metric Trade Size	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Cap., lbs.	Wt. per ft., lbs.	Approximate No. of Links per ft.	For Fitting Thick.	Max. Temp., ° F	For Use Outdoors	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Unfinished Steel
1/8	4	0.16"	0.27"	0.90"	400	0.3	13	1/4"	400º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	00000
3/16	5.5	0.21"	0.39"	0.95"	800	0.4	12	3/8"	400º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
1/4	7	0.26"	0.46"	1.24"	1,300	0.6	9	7/16"	400º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
5/16	8	0.31"	0.49"	1.30"	1,900	0.8	9	7/16"	400º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
3/8	10	0.37"	0.60"	1.45"	2,600	1.2	8	9/16"	400º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
1/2	13	0.52"	0.81"	1.56"	4,500	2.7	7	3/4"	400º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	0000000	0000
5/8	16	0.63"	1.00"	1.87"	6,900	4	6	15/16"	400º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000
3/4	20	0.78"	1.07"	2.40"	10,600	6.3	4	1"	400º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000
Zinc-Plated Steel
1/8	4	0.16"	0.27"	0.90"	400	0.3	13	1/4"	400º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
3/16	5.5	0.21"	0.39"	0.95"	800	0.4	12	3/8"	400º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
1/4	7	0.26"	0.46"	1.24"	1,300	0.6	9	7/16"	400º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
5/16	8	0.31"	0.49"	1.30"	1,900	0.8	9	7/16"	400º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
3/8	10	0.37"	0.60"	1.45"	2,600	1.2	8	9/16"	400º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
1/2	13	0.52"	0.81"	1.56"	4,500	2.7	7	3/4"	400º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	0000000	00000
Galvanized Steel
1/8	4	0.16"	0.27"	0.90"	400	0.3	13	1/4"	400º	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
3/16	5.5	0.21"	0.39"	0.95"	800	0.4	12	3/8"	400º	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
1/4	7	0.26"	0.46"	1.24"	1,300	0.6	9	7/16"	400º	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
5/16	8	0.31"	0.49"	1.30"	1,900	0.8	9	7/16"	400º	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
3/8	10	0.37"	0.60"	1.45"	2,600	1.2	8	9/16"	400º	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
1/2	13	0.52"	0.81"	1.56"	4,500	2.7	7	3/4"	400º	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	0000000	00000
5/8	16	0.63"	1.00"	1.87"	6,900	4	6	15/16"	400º	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000
Green Powder-Coated Steel
1/8	__	0.13"	0.24"	0.92"	400	0.2	13	3/16"	200º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
3/16	5.5	0.20"	0.40"	0.98"	800	0.4	13	3/8"	200º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
1/4	7	0.26"	0.48"	1.24"	1,300	0.6	11	7/16"	200º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
5/16	8	0.33"	0.48"	1.28"	1,900	1	10	7/16"	200º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	00000
3/8	10	0.39"	0.55"	1.37"	2,600	1.4	9	1/2"	200º	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	00000

High-Strength Grade 43 Chain—Not for Lifting

This chain is approximately 50% stronger than Grade 30 chain. Use it for binding loads, tie downs, and towing applications. It is stamped with the grade and manufacturer. When using fittings with chain, you must match the trade size and meet or exceed the chain’s grade.

Zinc-plated steel chain has good corrosion resistance. Galvanized steel chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

			Inside
Straight-Link Chain Trade Size	Metric Trade Size	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Cap., lbs.	Wt. per ft., lbs.	Approximate No. of Links per ft.	For Fitting Thick.	Max. Temp., ° F	For Use Outdoors	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Unfinished Steel
1/4	7	0.27"	0.50"	1.02"	2,600	0.7	11	7/16"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000
5/16	8	0.32"	0.49"	1.15"	3,900	1	10	7/16"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	0000
3/8	10	0.39"	0.60"	1.30"	5,400	1.4	9	9/16"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	0000
1/2	13	0.52"	0.81"	1.56"	9,200	2.7	7	3/4"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000
5/8	16	0.63"	0.85"	2.02"	13,000	3.8	6	13/16"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000
3/4	20	0.78"	1.02"	2.61"	20,200	5.4	4	1"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000
Zinc-Plated Steel
1/4	7	0.27"	0.50"	1.02"	2,600	0.7	11	7/16"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	0000
5/16	8	0.32"	0.49"	1.15"	3,900	1	10	7/16"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	0000
3/8	10	0.39"	0.60"	1.30"	5,400	1.4	9	9/16"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	0000
1/2	13	0.52"	0.81"	1.56"	9,200	2.7	7	3/4"	400°	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000
Galvanized Steel
1/4	7	0.27"	0.50"	1.02"	2,600	0.7	11	7/16"	400°	Yes	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	0000
5/16	8	0.32"	0.49"	1.15"	3,900	1	10	7/16"	400°	Yes	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	0000
3/8	10	0.39"	0.60"	1.30"	5,400	1.4	9	9/16"	400°	Yes	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	0000
1/2	13	0.52"	0.81"	1.56"	9,200	2.7	7	3/4"	400°	Yes	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000
5/8	16	0.63"	1.00"	1.87"	13,000	4	6	15/16"	400°	Yes	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000

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. It is heat treated and stamped with the grade and manufacturer. When using fittings with chain, you must match the trade size and meet or exceed the chain’s grade.

Galvanized steel chain has excellent corrosion resistance.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

			Inside
Straight-Link Chain Trade Size	Metric Trade Size	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Cap., lbs.	Wt. per ft., lbs.	Approximate No. of Links per ft.	For Fitting Thick.	Max. Temp., ° F	For Use Outdoors	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Unfinished Steel
1/4	7	0.28"	0.50"	1.02"	1,300	0.6	12	7/16"	400°	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	0000000	00000
5/16	8	0.34"	0.49"	0.99"	1,900	1.2	11	7/16"	400°	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	0000000	0000
3/8	10	0.39"	0.62"	1.09"	2,600	1.6	10	9/16"	400°	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	0000000	0000
1/2	13	0.50"	0.75"	1.33"	4,500	2.7	9	11/16"	400°	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	0000000	00000
Galvanized Steel
1/4	7	0.27"	0.43"	0.87"	1,300	0.8	13	3/8"	400°	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	0000000	0000
5/16	8	0.34"	0.49"	0.99"	1,900	1.2	11	7/16"	400°	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	0000000	0000
3/8	10	0.39"	0.62"	1.09"	2,600	1.6	10	9/16"	400°	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	0000000	00000
1/2	13	0.51"	0.75"	1.33"	4,500	2.8	9	11/16"	400°	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200	0000000	00000

Chain with Fittings on Both Ends

Bind, bundle, tow, and haul—this steel chain has hooks on each end for versatility.

Grade 70 chain, also known as transport chain, has a high strength-to-weight ratio.

D.O.T.—Department of Transportation.

Warning: Never use for lifting applications. See Chain—For Lifting.

			Inside
Straight-Link Chain Trade Size	Metric Trade Size	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Cap., lbs.	Wt. per ft., lbs.	Hook Opening Wd.	Fitting Type	Specifications Met		Each
14-ft. Lg.
Zinc-Plated Steel — Chain Grade 70
5/16	8	0.33"	0.48"	1.12"	4,700	1.2	7/16"	Grab Hook	D.O.T. 393.102	0000000	0000000
3/8	10	0.39"	0.55"	1.37"	6,600	1.8	1/2"	Grab Hook	D.O.T. 393.102	0000000	000000
20-ft. Lg.
Zinc-Plated Steel — Chain Grade 70
5/16	8	0.33"	0.48"	1.12"	4,700	1.2	7/16"	Grab Hook	D.O.T. 393.102	0000000	000000
3/8	10	0.39"	0.55"	1.37"	6,600	1.6	1/2"	Grab Hook	D.O.T. 393.102	0000000	000000
1/2	13	0.51"	0.75"	1.78"	11,300	2.7	5/8"	Grab Hook	D.O.T. 393.102	0000000	000000

Safety Chains for Trailers

With S-Hooks

With Latch Hook

Keep trailers attached to their vehicles even when the hitch fails. Use chains in pairs. The maximum trailer weight per pair must meet or exceed maximum trailer weight. Maximum trailer weight is the total weight being towed.

Warning: Never use for lifting applications. See Chain—For Lifting.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Chains												Extra Hooks
For Max. Trailer Wt. per Pair, lbs.	Straight-Link Chain Trade Size	Light Duty Straight-Link Chain Trade Size	Hook Style	Hook Opening Wd.	Lg.	Thick.	Material	No. of Hooks Included	Specifications Met		Each		Each
3,000	3/16	__	S-Hook	3/4"	48"	7/32"	Galvanized Steel	2	SAE J684	0000000	000000	0000000	00000
3,500	__	5/0	S-Hook	3/4"	48"	1/4"	Galvanized Steel	2	SAE J684	0000000	00000	0000000	0000
5,000	1/4	__	S-Hook	3/4"	48"	9/32"	Galvanized Steel	2	SAE J684	0000000	00000	0000000	0000
7,600	__	8/0	S-Hook	3/4"	48"	11/32"	Galvanized Steel	2	SAE J684	0000000	00000	0000000	0000
16,000	3/8	__	Latch	15/16"	35"	13/32"	Galvanized Steel	1	SAE J684	00000000	00000	0000000	00000