Welded Chain Specifications
PROOF COIL CHAIN (GRADE 30)

 

 

A general utility chain for such uses as log chain, cargo lashing chain, pipe line hanging chain, tailgate, guard rail, tow and switch chain.

MATERIAL Low carbon steel. Minimum tensile 55,000 psi.
FINISH Self-clored, bright zinc and hot galvanized.

 

Trade Size
In Inches		 Working* Load
Limit Lbs.		 Nominal Inside
Length in Inches		 Nominal Inside
Width in Inches		 Maximum Length
100 Links in Inches		 Weight per
100 Feet Lbs.
3/16 750 .95 .40 99 40
1/4 1,250 1.00 .50 104 71
5/16 1,900 1.10 .50 114 107
3/8 2,650 1.23 .62 128 158
7/16 3,500 1.38 .75 142 213
1/2 4,500 1.50 .81 156 278
5/8 6,900 1.87 1.00 194 410
3/4 9,750 2.12 1.12 220 580
7/8 11,375 2.50 1.37 260 811
1 13,950 2.75 1.50 286 1045
* Working load limit must not be exceeded.
Not to be used for overhead lifting.

HIGH TEST CHAIN (GRADE 40)
High test chain features both high tensile strength and resistance to wear needed by modern hauling and heavy duty trucking. Working load limit exceeds those of ordinary low carbon or general utility chain.
MATERIAL High carbon steel. Minimum tensile 85,000 psi.
FINISH Self-colored, and hot galvanized.

Nominal Size in Inches Working Load Limit in Pounds Minimum Weight per Foot Maximum Length per 100 Links
1/4 2,600 .63 124.0
5/16 3,900 .93 129.1
3/8 5,400 1.41 137.8
1/2 9,200 2.40 179.1
5/8 11,500 3.58 220.5
3/4 16,200 5.48 275.6
* Working load must not be exceeded.
Not to be used for overhead lifting.

HIGH TEST BOOMER CHAINS OR BINDER CHAINS

 

Made according to ASTM specifications. Bright Polished High Test Steel. Ridgeless electrically welded, with grab hook at each end.
Size x Length Working
Load Limit		 Approx. WT
Each/Lbs.
1/4" x 20' 2,600 16
5/16" x 20' 3,900 22
3/8" x 20' 5,400 32
7/16" x 20' 7,200 44
1/2" x 20' 9,200 54
5/8" x 20' 11,500 86
Working load limit must not be exceeded.
Never to be used for overhead lifting.