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.
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| 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 | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3/16 | 5.5 | 0.21" | 0.39" | 0.95" | 800 | 0.4 | 12 | 3/8" | 400º | No | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1/4 | 7 | 0.26" | 0.46" | 1.24" | 1,300 | 0.6 | 9 | 7/16" | 400º | No | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 5/16 | 8 | 0.31" | 0.49" | 1.30" | 1,900 | 0.8 | 9 | 7/16" | 400º | No | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 3/8 | 10 | 0.37" | 0.60" | 1.45" | 2,600 | 1.2 | 8 | 9/16" | 400º | No | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1/2 | 13 | 0.52" | 0.81" | 1.56" | 4,500 | 2.7 | 7 | 3/4" | 400º | No | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 5/8 | 16 | 0.63" | 1.00" | 1.87" | 6,900 | 4 | 6 | 15/16" | 400º | No | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3/4 | 20 | 0.78" | 1.02" | 2.61" | 10,600 | 5.3 | 5 | 1" | 400º | No | 0000000 | 00000 | |
Zinc-Plated Steel | |||||||||||||
| 1/8 | 4 | 0.16" | 0.27" | 0.90" | 400 | 0.3 | 13 | 1/4" | 400º | No | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 3/16 | 5.5 | 0.21" | 0.39" | 0.95" | 800 | 0.4 | 12 | 3/8" | 400º | No | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1/4 | 7 | 0.26" | 0.46" | 1.24" | 1,300 | 0.6 | 9 | 7/16" | 400º | No | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 5/16 | 8 | 0.31" | 0.49" | 1.30" | 1,900 | 0.8 | 9 | 7/16" | 400º | No | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 3/8 | 10 | 0.37" | 0.60" | 1.45" | 2,600 | 1.2 | 8 | 9/16" | 400º | No | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1/2 | 13 | 0.52" | 0.81" | 1.56" | 4,500 | 2.7 | 7 | 3/4" | 400º | No | 0000000 | 00000 | |
Galvanized Steel | |||||||||||||
| 1/8 | 4 | 0.16" | 0.27" | 0.90" | 400 | 0.3 | 13 | 1/4" | 400º | Yes | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 3/16 | 5.5 | 0.21" | 0.39" | 0.95" | 800 | 0.4 | 12 | 3/8" | 400º | Yes | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1/4 | 7 | 0.26" | 0.46" | 1.24" | 1,300 | 0.6 | 9 | 7/16" | 400º | Yes | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 5/16 | 8 | 0.31" | 0.49" | 1.30" | 1,900 | 0.8 | 9 | 7/16" | 400º | Yes | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 3/8 | 10 | 0.37" | 0.60" | 1.45" | 2,600 | 1.2 | 8 | 9/16" | 400º | Yes | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1/2 | 13 | 0.52" | 0.81" | 1.56" | 4,500 | 2.7 | 7 | 3/4" | 400º | Yes | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 5/8 | 16 | 0.63" | 1.00" | 1.87" | 6,900 | 4 | 6 | 15/16" | 400º | Yes | 0000000 | 00000 | |
Green Powder-Coated Steel | |||||||||||||
| 1/8 | __ | 0.13" | 0.24" | 0.92" | 400 | 0.2 | 13 | 3/16" | 200º | No | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 3/16 | 5.5 | 0.20" | 0.40" | 0.98" | 800 | 0.4 | 13 | 3/8" | 200º | No | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1/4 | 7 | 0.26" | 0.48" | 1.24" | 1,300 | 0.6 | 11 | 7/16" | 200º | No | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 5/16 | 8 | 0.33" | 0.48" | 1.28" | 1,900 | 1 | 10 | 7/16" | 200º | No | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3/8 | 10 | 0.39" | 0.55" | 1.37" | 2,600 | 1.4 | 9 | 1/2" | 200º | No | 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.
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| 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 | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 5/16 | 8 | 0.34" | 0.49" | 0.99" | 1,900 | 1.2 | 11 | 7/16" | 400° | No | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 3/8 | 10 | 0.39" | 0.62" | 1.09" | 2,600 | 1.6 | 10 | 9/16" | 400° | No | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1/2 | 13 | 0.50" | 0.75" | 1.33" | 4,500 | 2.7 | 9 | 11/16" | 400° | No | 0000000 | 00000 | |
Galvanized Steel | |||||||||||||
| 1/4 | 7 | 0.27" | 0.43" | 0.87" | 1,300 | 0.8 | 13 | 3/8" | 400° | Yes | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 5/16 | 8 | 0.34" | 0.49" | 0.99" | 1,900 | 1.2 | 11 | 7/16" | 400° | Yes | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 3/8 | 10 | 0.39" | 0.62" | 1.09" | 2,600 | 1.6 | 10 | 9/16" | 400° | Yes | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 1/2 | 13 | 0.51" | 0.75" | 1.33" | 4,500 | 2.8 | 9 | 11/16" | 400° | Yes | 0000000 | 00000 | |
Sash Chain—Not for Lifting
Also known as sash cord, this thin chain is used over pulleys and for hanging double-hung window sashes. The flat links fold back on themselves for maximum flexibility.
Zinc-plated steel chain has good corrosion resistance. Copper-plated steel, brass, and bronze chain have excellent corrosion resistance.
For a comparison of chain sizes, view our sizing guide.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Bead Chain Splicing Links
Thread chain through the hole of these links to form an adjustable loop or connect chain ends to form a longer chain.
Brass chain has excellent corrosion resistance.
| For Bead Chain Trade Size | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Nickel-Plated Brass | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 10 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Bead Chain—Not for Lifting
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.
Nickel-plated steel, aluminum, and brass chain have excellent corrosion resistance.
For a comparison of chain sizes, view our sizing guide.
Medium Duty Hammer-Close Connecting Links—Not for Lifting
Drive the end through the eye using a ball peen hammer and then weld or flatten the extended end to close. Also known as cold shuts, these links are an economical option to join chain links and attach fittings. They must be completely closed to perform at capacity. Never reuse links after they've been closed.
Zinc-plated steel links are mildly corrosion resistant.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| For Straight-Link Chain Trade Size | Thick. | Inside Lg. | Inside Wd. | Capacity, lbs. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
For Grade 30 Chain | |||||||
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Steel | |||||||
| 3/16 | 11/64" | 3/4" | 11/32" | 400 | 10 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4 | 15/64" | 1 3/16" | 3/8" | 700 | 10 | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 5/16 | 19/64" | 1 3/8" | 7/16" | 1,200 | 10 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8 | 23/64" | 1 1/2" | 5/8" | 1,900 | 10 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 7/16 | 27/64" | 1 9/16" | 11/16" | 2,600 | 5 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2 | 31/64" | 1 7/8" | 3/4" | 3,500 | 5 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8 | 39/64" | 2" | 1" | 4,500 | 1 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Zinc-Plated Steel | |||||||
| 3/16 | 11/64" | 3/4" | 11/32" | 400 | 10 | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 1/4 | 15/64" | 1 3/16" | 3/8" | 700 | 10 | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 5/16 | 19/64" | 1 3/8" | 7/16" | 1,200 | 10 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8 | 23/64" | 1 1/2" | 5/8" | 1,900 | 10 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 7/16 | 27/64" | 1 9/16" | 11/16" | 2,600 | 5 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2 | 31/64" | 1 7/8" | 3/4" | 3,500 | 5 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8 | 39/64" | 2" | 1" | 4,500 | 1 | 00000000 | 00000 |