STAINLESS STEEL & ALLOY STEEL CHAIN

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STAINLESS STEEL CHAIN, TYPE 316L 

 

CAUTION: NEVER EXCEED THE WORKING LOAD LIMIT OF CHAIN
Read important warnings and information when using chain on web page
 "Chain - Important Warnings"
 
  STAINLESS STEEL CHAIN (TYPE 316L)
 
Nominal
Size
Inches
Nominal
Size
mm
Working
Load Limit
in Pounds
Feet per Drum Minimum
Weight per
Foot in Pounds
Max. Length
per 100 Links
1/8" 4.0 620 1000 .17 88.8"
3/16" 5.5 1,100 750 .38 96.4"
1/4" 7.0 2,200 800 .61 124.0"
5/16" 8.0 2,750 550 .84 129.1"
3/8" 10.0 4,400 400 1.40 137.8"
1/2" 13.0 7,100 200 2.34 179.1"
5/8" 16.0 11,000 300 3.58 220.5"
3/4" 20.0 16,450 200 5.51 275.6"
 

ALLOY STEEL CHAIN GRADE 80

 
 

CAUTION: NEVER EXCEED THE WORKING LOAD LIMIT OF CHAIN.  USE ONLY GRADE 80 CHAIN FOR OVERHEAD LIFTING.
 
Read important warnings and information when using chain on web page
 "Chain - Important Warnings"
  CHAIN SLINGS
Only grade 80 alloy chain can be used for chain slings for overhead lifting.
Refer to O.S.H.A standard 1910.184, A.S.M.E. standard B30.9, and A.S.T.M. A906 specification for design factors and other important information. Other standards and information may apply. Refer to page 5 for a discussion of chain slings.
 
  ALLOY CHAIN (GRADE 80) - IMPORTED and DOMESTIC
According to ASTM A391 and NACM Specification.
 
Trade
Size
Trade
Size mm
Working
Load Limit
in Pounds*
Feet
per
Drum
Ft. per
1/ 2
Drum
Minimum
Weight
per Foot in
Pounds
Max. Length
per 100 Links
in inches
9/32" 7 3,500 800 400 .71 88
5/16" 8 4,500 500 250 .92 96
3/8" 10 7,100 500 250 1.44 126
1/2" 13 12,000 300 150 2.36 164
5/8" 16 18,100 200 100 3.76 202
3/4" 20 28,300 100 50 5.50 252
7/8" 22 34,200 100 50 7.12 277
1" 26 47,700 100 50 9.65 293
1.1/4" 32 72,300 60 --- 15.75 375
Refer to the web pages for Fittings - Grade 80 Alloy fittings.

Chain is 100% proof tested to 2x the Working Load Limit.
Working Load Limit is based on single leg Grade 80 alloy sling, when utilizing Grade 80 or higher rated attachments.