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. 304 stainless steel chain is the most corrosion resistant.
For a comparison of chain sizes, view our sizing guide.
Chain | |||||||||||||||||
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Bead | Screw-Mount Links | Splicing Links | Push-Mount Links | Loop Links | |||||||||||||
Chain Trade Size | Dia. | Tensile Strength, lbs. | Lengths, ft. | Per Ft. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |||||
Nickel-Plated Steel | |||||||||||||||||
3 | 3/32" | 20 | 0000000 | 00000 | 100 | 0000000 | 00000 | 100 | 0000000 | 00000 | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 | 100 | 0000000 | 00000 | |
6 | 1/8" | 30 | 0000000 | 000 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 | |
8 | 5/32" | 40 | 0000000 | 000 | 100 | 0000000 | 00000 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 | |
10 | 3/16" | 40 | 0000000 | 000 | 100 | 0000000 | 00000 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 | __ | 000000 | 00 | |
13 | 1/4" | 90 | 0000000 | 000 | 10 | 0000000 | 0000 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 | __ | 000000 | 00 | |
20 | 3/8" | 170 | 00000000 | 0000 | 10 | 00000000 | 0000 | 10 | 00000000 | 0000 | __ | 000000 | 00 | __ | 000000 | 00 | |
30 | 1/2" | 170 | 00000000 | 0000 | __ | 000000 | 00 | 10 | 00000000 | 0000 | __ | 000000 | 00 | __ | 000000 | 00 | |
Nickel-Plated Brass | |||||||||||||||||
2 | 3/32" | 10 | 0000000 | 000 | __ | 000000 | 00 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 | |
3 | 3/32" | 20 | 0000000 | 000 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 | |
6 | 1/8" | 30 | 0000000 | 000 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 | |
8 | 5/32" | 40 | 0000000 | 000 | 100 | 0000000 | 00000 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 | |
10 | 3/16" | 40 | 0000000 | 000 | 100 | 0000000 | 00000 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 | __ | 000000 | 00 | |
13 | 1/4" | 90 | 0000000 | 000 | 10 | 0000000 | 0000 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 | __ | 000000 | 00 | |
20 | 3/8" | 150 | 00000000 | 0000 | 10 | 00000000 | 0000 | 10 | 00000000 | 0000 | __ | 000000 | 00 | __ | 000000 | 00 | |
30 | 1/2" | 170 | 00000000 | 0000 | __ | 000000 | 00 | 10 | 00000000 | 0000 | __ | 000000 | 00 | __ | 000000 | 00 | |
Unfinished Aluminum | |||||||||||||||||
3 | 3/32" | 10 | 0000000 | 000 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 | |
6 | 1/8" | 10 | 0000000 | 000 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 | |
10 | 3/16" | 30 | 0000000 | 000 | 100 | 0000000 | 00000 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 | __ | 000000 | 00 | |
13 | 1/4" | 40 | 0000000 | 000 | 10 | 0000000 | 0000 | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 | __ | 000000 | 00 | |
20 | 3/8" | 120 | 00000000 | 0000 | 10 | 00000000 | 0000 | 10 | 00000000 | 0000 | __ | 000000 | 00 | __ | 000000 | 00 | |
Unfinished Brass | |||||||||||||||||
3 | 3/32" | 20 | 00000000 | 000 | __ | 000000 | 00 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 | |
6 | 1/8" | 30 | 00000000 | 000 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 | |
10 | 3/16" | 40 | 00000000 | 000 | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 | __ | 000000 | 00 | |
Unfinished 304 Stainless Steel | |||||||||||||||||
3 | 3/32" | 20 | 0000000 | 000 | 50 | 0000000 | 0000 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 | __ | 000000 | 00 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 | |
6 | 1/8" | 40 | 0000000 | 000 | 50 | 0000000 | 0000 | __ | 000000 | 00 | __ | 000000 | 00 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 | |
10 | 3/16" | 100 | 0000000 | 000 | 10 | 0000000 | 0000 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 | __ | 000000 | 00 | __ | 000000 | 00 | |
13 | 1/4" | 130 | 0000000 | 0000 | 10 | 0000000 | 0000 | __ | 000000 | 00 | __ | 000000 | 00 | __ | 000000 | 00 | |
Black Painted Steel | |||||||||||||||||
3 | 3/32" | 20 | 0000000 | 000 | 10 | 00000000 | 0000 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 | 50 | 00000000 | 0000 | __ | 000000 | 00 | |
6 | 1/8" | 30 | 0000000 | 000 | 10 | 00000000 | 0000 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 | 50 | 00000000 | 0000 | __ | 000000 | 00 | |
10 | 3/16" | 50 | 0000000 | 000 | 10 | 00000000 | 0000 | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 | 25 | 00000000 | 0000 | __ | 000000 | 00 |
Metal Stamping Tags For Chain Trade Sizes 2, 3, and 6 (25/Pkg.) | 0000000 | Pkg. | 000000 |
Bead Chain Screw-Mount Links
These links allow you to mount chain with a screw, bolt, or rivet.
Brass chain has excellent corrosion resistance. 304 stainless steel chain is the most corrosion resistant.
For Bead Chain Trade Size | Mounting Hole Dia. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Unfinished Brass | ||||
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6 | 0.13" | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
10 | 0.19" | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Unfinished 304 Stainless Steel | ||||
3, 6 | 0.13" | 50 | 0000000 | 0000 |
10 | 0.19" | 10 | 0000000 | 0000 |
13 | 0.19" | 10 | 0000000 | 0000 |
Nickel-Plated Brass | ||||
3, 6 | 0.13" | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 |
8, 10 | 0.19" | 100 | 0000000 | 00000 |
13 | 0.19" | 10 | 0000000 | 0000 |
20 | 0.26" | 10 | 00000000 | 0000 |
Black Painted Brass | ||||
3, 6 | 0.13" | 10 | 00000000 | 0000 |
10 | 0.19" | 10 | 00000000 | 0000 |
Bead Chain Loop Links
Use these links to connect the ends of chain to form a longer chain or create a loop for key chains and ID tags.
Aluminum and brass chain have excellent corrosion resistance. 304 stainless steel chain is the most corrosion resistant.
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. 304 stainless steel chain is the most corrosion resistant.
For Bead Chain Trade Size | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Unfinished Brass | |||
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3 | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
6 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 |
10 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 |
Unfinished 304 Stainless Steel | |||
3 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 |
10 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 |
Unfinished Aluminum | |||
10 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 |
13 | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
20 | 10 | 00000000 | 0000 |
Nickel-Plated Brass | |||
2, 3 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 |
6 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 |
8, 10 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 |
13 | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 |
20 | 10 | 00000000 | 0000 |
30 | 10 | 00000000 | 0000 |
Black Painted Brass | |||
3 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 |
6 | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 |
10 | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Bead Chain Push-Mount Links
Mount these links in a drilled hole to secure small items such as pens. Links can also be attached as the end of a pull chain.
Made of brass, links have excellent corrosion resistance.
For Bead Chain Trade Size | Mounting Hole Dia. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Unfinished Brass | ||||
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3 | 0.13" | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
6 | 0.16" | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 |
10 | 0.22" | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 |
Nickel-Plated Brass | ||||
2, 3 | 0.13" | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 |
6 | 0.16" | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 |
8, 10 | 0.22" | 100 | 00000000 | 0000 |
13 | 0.31" | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Black Painted Brass | ||||
3 | 0.13" | 50 | 00000000 | 0000 |
6 | 0.16" | 50 | 00000000 | 0000 |
10 | 0.22" | 25 | 00000000 | 0000 |
Bead Chain with Fitting—Not for Lifting
The fitting lets you connect the ends of chain to form a longer chain or create a loop for key chains and ID tags.
Nickel-plated steel has excellent corrosion resistance. 304 stainless steel chain is the most corrosion resistant.
For a comparison of chain sizes, view our sizing guide.
Bead | ||||||
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Chain Trade Size | Dia. | Tensile Strength, lbs. | For Use Outdoors | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
4" Length | ||||||
Nickel-Plated Steel | ||||||
3 | 3/32" | 20 | No | 100 | 000000 | 00000 |
6 | 1/8" | 30 | No | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
13 | 1/4" | 90 | No | 10 | 00000000 | 0000 |
Unfinished 304 Stainless Steel | ||||||
3 | 3/32" | 20 | Yes | 100 | 000000 | 00000 |
6 | 1/8" | 40 | Yes | 25 | 00000000 | 0000 |
13 | 1/4" | 130 | Yes | 10 | 00000000 | 00000 |
6" Length | ||||||
Nickel-Plated Steel | ||||||
3 | 3/32" | 20 | No | 100 | 000000 | 0000 |
6 | 1/8" | 30 | No | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
13 | 1/4" | 90 | No | 10 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Unfinished 304 Stainless Steel | ||||||
3 | 3/32" | 20 | Yes | 50 | 00000000 | 0000 |
6 | 1/8" | 40 | Yes | 25 | 00000000 | 0000 |
13 | 1/4" | 130 | Yes | 5 | 00000000 | 00000 |
8" Length | ||||||
Nickel-Plated Steel | ||||||
3 | 3/32" | 20 | No | 50 | 00000000 | 00000 |
6 | 1/8" | 30 | No | 25 | 00000000 | 0000 |
13 | 1/4" | 90 | No | 10 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Unfinished 304 Stainless Steel | ||||||
3 | 3/32" | 20 | Yes | 25 | 00000000 | 00000 |
6 | 1/8" | 40 | Yes | 25 | 00000000 | 0000 |
13 | 1/4" | 130 | Yes | 5 | 00000000 | 00000 |
12" Length | ||||||
Nickel-Plated Steel | ||||||
3 | 3/32" | 20 | No | 25 | 00000000 | 0000 |
6 | 1/8" | 30 | No | 25 | 00000000 | 0000 |
13 | 1/4" | 90 | No | 10 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Unfinished 304 Stainless Steel | ||||||
3 | 3/32" | 20 | Yes | 25 | 00000000 | 00000 |
6 | 1/8" | 40 | Yes | 25 | 00000000 | 00000 |
13 | 1/4" | 130 | Yes | 5 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Metal Stamping Tags for Chain Trade Sizes 3 and 6 (25/Pkg.) | 0000000 | Pkg. | 000000 |
Bead Chain Lanyards
Use these lanyards for light duty tethering applications—keep tools with machines, keys with chucks, and gas and dust caps with tanks. All have an eye fitting on each end. They're 304 stainless steel for corrosion resistance.
Lg. | Bead Dia. | Eye ID | Capacity, lbs. | Application | Each | |
304 Stainless Steel | ||||||
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3" | 3/16" | 5/32" × 3/16" | 45 | Not for Lifting | 000000000 | 00000 |
3" | 3/16" | 3/16" × 3/16" | 45 | Not for Lifting | 000000000 | 0000 |
3" | 3/16" | 3/16" × 1/4" | 45 | Not for Lifting | 000000000 | 0000 |
4" | 3/16" | 5/32" × 3/16" | 45 | Not for Lifting | 000000000 | 0000 |
4" | 3/16" | 3/16" × 3/16" | 45 | Not for Lifting | 000000000 | 0000 |
6" | 3/16" | 5/32" × 3/16" | 45 | Not for Lifting | 000000000 | 0000 |
6" | 3/16" | 3/16" × 3/16" | 45 | Not for Lifting | 000000000 | 0000 |
6" | 3/16" | 3/16" × 1/4" | 45 | Not for Lifting | 000000000 | 0000 |
8" | 3/16" | 3/16" × 3/16" | 45 | Not for Lifting | 000000000 | 0000 |
8" | 3/16" | 3/16" × 1/4" | 45 | Not for Lifting | 000000000 | 0000 |
12" | 3/16" | 3/16" × 3/16" | 45 | Not for Lifting | 000000000 | 0000 |
12" | 3/16" | 3/16" × 1/4" | 45 | Not for Lifting | 000000000 | 0000 |
18" | 3/16" | 3/16" × 3/16" | 45 | Not for Lifting | 000000000 | 0000 |
Tag Rings
Loop these rings onto tags.
Style | Material | ID | Lg. | Bead Dia. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
D | Aluminum | 1 7/16" | 4 1/2" | 1/8" | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
D | Stainless Steel | 1 7/16" | 4 1/2" | 1/8" | 50 | 00000000 | 0000 |
D | Stainless Steel | 1 7/8" | 6" | 1/8" | 50 | 00000000 | 0000 |
D | Brass-Plated Steel | 1 1/2" | 4 1/2" | 1/8" | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 |
D | Brass-Plated Steel | 1 7/8" | 6" | 1/8" | 100 | 0000000 | 00000 |
D | Brass-Plated Steel | 2 1/2" | 8" | 1/8" | 50 | 00000000 | 0000 |
D | Brass-Plated Steel | 3 13/16" | 12" | 1/8" | 50 | 00000000 | 00000 |
D | Nickel-Plated Steel | 1 1/2" | 4 1/2" | 1/8" | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 |
D | Nickel-Plated Steel | 1 7/8" | 6" | 1/8" | 100 | 0000000 | 00000 |
D | Nickel-Plated Steel | 2 15/16" | 9" | 1/8" | 50 | 00000000 | 0000 |
D | Nickel-Plated Steel | 3 3/16" | 10" | 1/8" | 50 | 00000000 | 0000 |
D | Nickel-Plated Steel | 3 7/8" | 12" | 1/8" | 10 | 0000000 | 0000 |