Pear-Shaped Links—For Lifting
Limit rope and chain movement with the narrow end of these links and attach multiple connectors to the wide end. These links meet strict ASME safety standards for lifting.
Links for Grade 100 chain are approximately 20% stronger than links for Grade 80 chain.
316 stainless steel links have excellent resistance to salt water and chemicals.
Note: Capacities listed are for vertical lifting only. As the angle changes from vertical, the amount of weight the link can lift is significantly reduced.
For Straight-Link Chain Trade Size | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Chain | Two Chains | Thick. | Inside Lg. | Narrow-End Inside Wd. | Wide-End Inside Wd. | Capacity, lbs. | Fabrication | Specifications Met | Each | |
For Grade 100 Chain | ||||||||||
Orange Powder-Coated Alloy Steel | ||||||||||
| 7/32, 9/32, 3/8 | 7/32, 9/32 | 9/16" | 5 5/16" | 1 1/4" | 2 1/2" | 9,000 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1/2, 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/4" | 5 5/8" | 2" | 2 3/4" | 18,000 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2, 5/8 | 1/2 | 1" | 7 1/4" | 2 5/8" | 3 1/2" | 30,300 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8, 3/4 | 5/8 | 1 1/4" | 8 3/4" | 3 1/4" | 4 5/8" | 45,500 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
For Grade 80 Chain | ||||||||||
Alloy Steel | ||||||||||
| 7/32, 9/32 | 7/32 | 1/2" | 6" | 1 1/2" | 3" | 4,100 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 9/32, 3/8 | 9/32 | 5/8" | 6" | 1 1/2" | 3" | 6,600 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2, 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/4" | 6" | 1 3/4" | 3" | 13,200 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2, 5/8 | 1/2 | 1" | 8" | 2 1/2" | 4" | 22,500 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8, 3/4 | 5/8 | 1 1/4" | 9" | 3" | 6" | 32,500 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3/4, 7/8 | 3/4 | 1 1/2" | 12" | 3" | 6" | 52,700 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 7/8, 1 | 7/8 | 1 3/4" | 12" | 4" | 7" | 73,500 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1, 1 1/4 | 1 | 2" | 14" | 4" | 7" | 88,900 | Welded | ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184 | 0000000 | 000000 |
For Grade 50 Chain | ||||||||||
316 Stainless Steel | ||||||||||
| 1/8 | __ | 3/8" | 4" | 1" | 2" | 700 | Welded | ASME B30.26 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3/16 | 3/16 | 1/2" | 5" | 1 1/4" | 2 1/2" | 2,100 | Welded | ASME B30.26 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3/16, 1/4 | 3/16 | 5/8" | 5 1/2" | 1 3/8" | 2 3/4" | 2,800 | Welded | ASME B30.26 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1/4, 5/16 | 1/4 | 3/4" | 6" | 1 1/2" | 3" | 4,600 | Welded | ASME B30.26 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3/8, 5/16 | 5/16 | 1" | 8" | 2" | 4" | 7,800 | Welded | ASME B30.26 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3/8, 5/8 | 3/8 | 1 1/4" | 9" | 3" | 6" | 11,800 | Welded | ASME B30.26 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Links with Chain-Shortening Hooks—For Lifting
A pear-shaped link and hook for chain shortening allow you to create an adjustable-length chain sling. These links meet strict ASTM safety standards for lifting.
Note: Capacities for links with one hook are for vertical lifting only. Capacities for links with two hooks are based on two-leg sling assemblies.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Number of Hooks | For Straight-Link Chain Trade Size | Thick. | Inside Lg. | Inside Wd. | Hook Opening Wd. | Clevis Inside Wd. | Capacity, lbs. | Fabrication | Specifications Met | Each | |
For Grade 100 Chain | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yellow Powder-Coated Alloy Steel | |||||||||||
| 1 | 7/32 | 19/32" | 3 15/32" | 2 3/8" | 5/16" | 5/16" | 3,300 | Forged | ASTM A952, EN 1677 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1 | 5/16 | 23/32" | 3 5/8" | 2 3/8" | 3/8" | 3/8" | 5,700 | Forged | ASTM A952, EN 1677 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1 | 3/8 | 7/8" | 4 7/16" | 2 15/16" | 15/32" | 15/32" | 8,800 | Forged | ASTM A952, EN 1677 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1 | 1/2 | 1 1/32" | 5 7/16" | 3 17/32" | 9/16" | 9/16" | 15,000 | Forged | ASTM A952, EN 1677 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1 | 5/8 | 1 7/32" | 6 3/16" | 4 1/8" | 11/16" | 11/16" | 22,600 | Forged | ASTM A952, EN 1677 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 2 | 7/32 | 21/32" | 3 1/2" | 2 13/32" | 5/16" | 5/16" | 4,700 | Forged | ASTM A952, EN 1677 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 2 | 5/16 | 27/32" | 3 29/32" | 3" | 3/8" | 3/8" | 9,900 | Forged | ASTM A952, EN 1677 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 2 | 3/8 | 15/16" | 4 29/32" | 3 1/2" | 15/32" | 15/32" | 15,200 | Forged | ASTM A952, EN 1677 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 2 | 1/2 | 1 3/16" | 5 29/32" | 4 3/32" | 9/16" | 9/16" | 26,000 | Forged | ASTM A952, EN 1677 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 2 | 5/8 | 1 13/32" | 6 29/32" | 4 11/16" | 11/16" | 11/16" | 39,100 | Forged | ASTM A952, EN 1677 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Removable Pear-Shaped Connecting Links—For Lifting
The wide end of these links has more room for attachments than standard figure-eight links. Use them in general lifting applications. All meet strict ASME safety standards for lifting.
Note: Connecting links are for vertical lifting only.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| For Straight-Link Chain Trade Size | Thick. | Inside Lg. | Narrow-End Inside Wd. | Wide-End Inside Wd. | Capacity, lbs. | Fabrication | Specifications Met | Each | |
For Grade 80 Chain | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yellow Powder-Coated Alloy Steel | |||||||||
| 9/32, 5/16 | 9/16" | 5" | 19/32" | 2" | 4,500 | Forged | ASTM A952 | 000000 | 000000 |
| 3/8 | 23/32" | 6 19/64" | 51/64" | 2 39/64" | 7,100 | Forged | ASTM A952 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1/2 | 7/8" | 7 13/32" | 1" | 2 53/64" | 12,000 | Forged | ASTM A952 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Pear-Shaped Links—Not for Lifting
Limit rope and chain movement with the narrow end of these links and attach multiple connectors to the wide end. Use them to secure loads with ropes or chains.
Galvanized steel links have a thick coating for corrosion resistance.
| Thick. | Inside Lg. | Narrow-End Inside Wd. | Wide-End Inside Wd. | Capacity, lbs. | Fabrication | Specifications Met | Each | |
Red-Painted Steel | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8" | 2 1/4" | 3/4" | 1 1/2" | 1,800 | Forged | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1/2" | 3" | 1" | 2" | 2,900 | Forged | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8" | 3 3/4" | 1 1/4" | 2 1/2" | 4,200 | Forged | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 4 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 3" | 6,000 | Forged | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 7/8" | 5 1/4" | 1 3/4" | 3 1/2" | 8,300 | Forged | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 6" | 2" | 4" | 10,800 | Forged | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1 1/4" | 7 3/4" | 2 1/2" | 5" | 16,700 | Forged | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
Galvanized Steel | ||||||||
| 3/8" | 2 1/4" | 3/4" | 1 1/2" | 1,800 | Forged | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 3" | 1" | 2" | 2,900 | Forged | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8" | 3 3/4" | 1 1/4" | 2 1/2" | 4,200 | Forged | Fed. Spec. RR-C-271F | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 4 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 3" | 6,000 | Forged | Fed. Spec. RR-C-271F | 0000000 | 00000 |
Pear-Shaped Threaded Connecting Links—Not for Lifting
The narrow end restricts the movement of rope and chain, and the wide end allows room to attach multiple connectors. These links thread closed by hand or with a wrench, so they’re also known as quick links. Use them to secure loads with ropes or chains. The nut must completely cover the threads for these links to handle their maximum capacity. All can be reused.
Links with an eyelet have an even narrower end for keeping rope in place. Use this end for permanent connections.
Zinc-plated steel links are mildly corrosion resistant.
316 stainless steel links have excellent resistance to salt water and chemicals.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Thick. | Opening Wd. | Inside Lg. | Narrow-End Inside Wd. | Wide-End Inside Wd. | Capacity, lbs. | Each | |
Links | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Zinc-Plated Steel | |||||||
| 1/8" | 3/8" | 1 13/16" | 3/8" | 13/16" | 100 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 5/32" | 7/16" | 2 1/16" | 7/16" | 15/16" | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 3/16" | 1/2" | 2 3/8" | 1/2" | 1 1/16" | 200 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1/4" | 9/16" | 2 11/16" | 9/16" | 1 3/16" | 400 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 5/16" | 11/16" | 3 5/16" | 11/16" | 1 3/8" | 1,000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8" | 3/4" | 3 1/2" | 3/4" | 1 1/2" | 1,300 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 15/16" | 4 11/16" | 15/16" | 2" | 1,900 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 9/16" | 1 1/32" | 5 1/16" | 1 1/32" | 2 3/16" | 3,100 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8" | 1 5/32" | 5 11/16" | 1 5/32" | 2 1/2" | 4,400 | 0000000 | 00000 |
316 Stainless Steel | |||||||
| 1/8" | 3/8" | 1 13/16" | 3/8" | 13/16" | 200 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 5/32" | 7/16" | 2 1/16" | 7/16" | 15/16" | 300 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/16" | 1/2" | 2 3/8" | 1/2" | 1 1/16" | 500 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4" | 9/16" | 2 11/16" | 9/16" | 1 3/16" | 800 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 5/16" | 11/16" | 3 5/16" | 11/16" | 1 3/8" | 1,400 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8" | 3/4" | 3 1/2" | 3/4" | 1 1/2" | 1,800 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 15/16" | 4 11/16" | 15/16" | 2" | 3,300 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 9/16" | 1 1/32" | 5 1/16" | 1 1/32" | 2 3/16" | 4,600 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8" | 1 5/32" | 5 11/16" | 1 5/32" | 2 1/2" | 5,900 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Links with Eyelet | |||||||
Zinc-Plated Steel | |||||||
| 7/64" | 5/32" | 1 1/2" | 3/32" | 9/16" | 70 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1/8" | 3/16" | 1 23/32" | 1/8" | 5/8" | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 5/32" | 7/32" | 2" | 1/8" | 25/32" | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 3/16" | 1/4" | 2 9/32" | 5/32" | 29/32" | 200 | 0000000 | 0000 |
Pear-Shaped Riveted Hammer-Close Connecting Links—Not for Lifting
Restrict rope and chain movement with the narrow end, attach multiple connectors to the wide end, and then hammer these links closed. Using a ball peen hammer, strike the prongs until they expand and hold the link together. Made of galvanized steel, these links have a thick coating for corrosion resistance. Never reuse these links after they've been closed.
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