Utility Chain | McMaster-Carr

	Chain Style Chain Style

Straight Link

Twisted Link

	Thickness Thickness

	Length Length

	Material Material

Steel

Stainless Steel

	Finish Finish

	Inside Length Inside Length

	Inside Width Inside Width

	Capacity Capacity

1,000 lbs. or greater

Not Rated

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

5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

13
15
16
19
20
21
23
24

30
36
37
39
42
46

	For Use Outdoors For Use Outdoors

Yes

	Color Color

	Fluorescent Yellow
	Orange
	Red
	Yellow

	For Fitting Thickness For Fitting Thickness

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Trade Size Trade Size

	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

	Light Duty Straight-Link Chain Trade Size Light Duty Straight- Link Chain Trade Size

	Twisted-Link Chain Trade Size Twisted-Link Chain Trade Size

2/0

1/0

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

Small, twisted links make this flexible chain the most resistant to tangling and knotting.

Nickel-plated steel chain has excellent corrosion resistance. 304 stainless steel chain is the most corrosion resistant.

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Trade Size	Metric Trade Size	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Cap., lbs.	Approximate No. of Links per ft.	For Use Outdoors	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Nickel-Plated Steel
__	1.8	0.07"	0.12"	0.24"	Not Rated	46	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	00000000	00000
__	2	0.08"	0.14"	0.31"	Not Rated	42	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	00000000	0000
__	2.3	0.10"	0.17"	0.33"	Not Rated	36	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	00000000	0000
__	2.8	0.12"	0.18"	0.40"	Not Rated	30	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	00000000	0000
Unfinished 304 Stainless Steel
5/64	2	0.07"	0.13"	0.30"	100	37	Yes	2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
3/32	2.5	0.09"	0.16"	0.31"	100	39	Yes	2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
1/8	3	0.11"	0.22"	0.50"	200	24	Yes	2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000

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

The links have smooth sides to prevent the chain from snagging. Chain is highly flexible and resists kinking and tangling.

Zinc-plated steel chain has good corrosion resistance. Nickel- and brass-plated steel chain have excellent corrosion resistance.

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

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Trade Size	Metric Trade Size	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Cap., lbs.	Approximate No. of Links per ft.	For Fitting Thick.	For Use Outdoors	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Zinc-Plated Steel
5/64	2	0.08"	0.17"	0.50"	70	23	1/8"	No	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000
1/8	3	0.12"	0.34"	1.35"	200	9	5/16"	No	10, 25, 50, 100	00000000	0000
Nickel-Plated Steel
5/64	2	0.08"	0.17"	0.50"	70	23	1/8"	No	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
Brass-Plated Steel
5/64	2	0.08"	0.17"	0.50"	70	23	1/8"	No	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000

Light Duty Tangle-Resistant Chain—Not for Lifting

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

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.

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Light Duty Straight-Link Chain Trade Size	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Cap., lbs.	Approximate No. of Links per ft.	For Fitting Thick.	For Use Outdoors	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Unfinished Steel
4	0.12"	0.21"	0.55"	200	21	3/16"	No	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000
2	0.15"	0.26"	0.61"	300	19	1/4"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
1/0	0.17"	0.31"	0.74"	400	16	1/4"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
2/0	0.19"	0.34"	0.78"	500	15	5/16"	No	5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
2/0	0.19"	0.47"	0.88"	400	13	7/16"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
4/0	0.21"	0.40"	0.95"	700	12	3/8"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
4/0	0.21"	0.50"	0.88"	600	13	7/16"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
5/0	0.25"	0.44"	1.07"	900	11	7/16"	No	2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
6/0	0.28"	0.48"	1.34"	1,100	9	7/16"	No	2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
7/0	0.30"	0.55"	1.19"	1,300	10	1/2"	No	2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
Zinc-Plated Steel
4	0.12"	0.21"	0.55"	200	21	3/16"	No	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
3	0.14"	0.24"	0.59"	200	20	3/16"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
2	0.15"	0.26"	0.61"	300	19	1/4"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
1	0.16"	0.28"	0.63"	300	19	1/4"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
1/0	0.17"	0.31"	0.74"	400	16	1/4"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
2/0	0.19"	0.34"	0.78"	500	15	5/16"	No	5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
2/0	0.19"	0.47"	0.88"	400	13	7/16"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
3/0	0.21"	0.36"	1.01"	600	12	5/16"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
4/0	0.21"	0.40"	0.95"	700	12	3/8"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
4/0	0.21"	0.50"	0.88"	600	13	7/16"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
5/0	0.25"	0.44"	1.07"	900	11	7/16"	No	2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
7/0	0.30"	0.50"	2.10"	1,300	5	1/2"	No	2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000
Galvanized Steel
5/0	0.25"	0.44"	1.07"	900	11	7/16"	Yes	2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000

Light Duty Chain—Not for Lifting

Use this chain to hang lightweight items and construct barriers.

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
Light Duty Straight-Link Chain Trade Size	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Cap., lbs.	Approximate No. of Links per ft.	For Fitting Thick.	For Use Outdoors	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Unfinished Steel
4	0.12"	0.21"	1.11"	200	10	3/16"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000
2	0.15"	0.26"	1.18"	300	10	1/4"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
1	0.16"	0.28"	1.25"	300	9	1/4"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
1/0	0.17"	0.31"	1.24"	400	9	1/4"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
2/0	0.19"	0.34"	1.30"	500	9	5/16"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
4/0	0.21"	0.38"	1.39"	600	8	3/8"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
5/0	0.25"	0.45"	1.55"	800	7	7/16"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
6/0	0.28"	0.50"	1.81"	1,100	6	7/16"	No	2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
7/0	0.30"	0.50"	1.92"	1,300	6	7/16"	No	2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
9/0	0.36"	0.60"	2.17"	2,000	5	9/16"	No	2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
Zinc-Plated Steel
4	0.12"	0.21"	1.11"	200	10	3/16"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
2	0.15"	0.26"	1.18"	300	10	1/4"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
1	0.16"	0.28"	1.25"	300	9	1/4"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
1/0	0.17"	0.31"	1.24"	400	9	1/4"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
2/0	0.19"	0.34"	1.30"	500	9	5/16"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
3/0	0.21"	0.36"	1.30"	600	9	5/16"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
4/0	0.21"	0.38"	1.39"	600	8	3/8"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
5/0	0.25"	0.45"	1.55"	800	7	7/16"	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
6/0	0.28"	0.50"	1.81"	1,100	6	7/16"	No	2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
7/0	0.30"	0.50"	1.92"	1,300	6	7/16"	No	2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
9/0	0.36"	0.60"	2.17"	2,000	5	9/16"	No	2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
Galvanized Steel
2	0.15"	0.26"	1.18"	300	10	1/4"	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
1/0	0.17"	0.31"	1.24"	400	9	1/4"	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
2/0	0.19"	0.34"	1.30"	500	9	5/16"	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
4/0	0.21"	0.38"	1.39"	600	8	3/8"	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
5/0	0.25"	0.45"	1.55"	800	7	7/16"	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
6/0	0.28"	0.50"	1.81"	1,100	6	7/16"	Yes	2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
7/0	0.30"	0.50"	1.92"	1,300	6	7/16"	Yes	2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
9/0	0.36"	0.60"	2.17"	2,000	5	9/16"	Yes	2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000

Light Duty Twisted-Link Chain—Not for Lifting

The twisted links allows this chain to lie flatter than other light duty chain. Use it to hang lightweight items and construct barriers.

Zinc-plated steel chain has good corrosion resistance.

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

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Twisted-Link Chain Trade Size	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Cap., lbs.	Approximate No. of Links per ft.	For Use Outdoors	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Unfinished Steel
4	0.12"	0.18"	1.09"	100	11	No	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000
2	0.15"	0.22"	1.15"	200	10	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
1/0	0.17"	0.27"	1.22"	400	9	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
2/0	0.19"	0.29"	1.24"	400	9	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
Zinc-Plated Steel
4	0.12"	0.18"	1.09"	100	11	No	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
3	0.14"	0.21"	1.14"	200	10	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
2	0.15"	0.22"	1.15"	200	10	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
1/0	0.17"	0.27"	1.22"	400	9	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000
2/0	0.19"	0.29"	1.24"	400	9	No	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000

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.

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

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Light Duty Straight-Link Chain Trade Size	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Cap., lbs.	Approximate No. of Links per ft.	For Fitting Thick.	For Use Outdoors	Choose a Color	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Powder-Coated Steel
1/0	0.18"	0.32"	1.24"	400	10	5/16"	No	Orange, Red, Yellow, Fluorescent Yellow	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	000000	00000
2/0	0.19"	0.34"	1.30"	500	9	5/16"	No	Orange, Red, Yellow, Fluorescent Yellow	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	000000	0000
4/0	0.21"	0.38"	1.39"	600	8	3/8"	No	Orange, Red, Yellow, Fluorescent Yellow	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	000000	0000