Description:
Chain is a series of connected links which are typically made of metal. A chain may consist of two or more links.
Material:
- Steel
- Stainless Steel
Grades:
- Gr 30 Proof Coil
- BBB Anchor Chain
- Gr 40 High Test
- Gr 43 High Test
- Gr 70 Transport
- Gr 80 Alloy
- Gr 100 Alloy
Markings:
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Plating:
- Plain Finish
- Zinc
How to Measure:
Width x Length x Wire Diameter
Application:
Chains are usually made in one of two styles, according to their intended use:
- Those designed for lifting, such as when used with a hoist; for pulling; or for securing, such as with a bicycle lock, have links that are torus shaped, which make the chain flexible in two dimension (The fixed third dimension being a chain’s length.)
- Those designed for transferring power in machines have links designed to mesh with the teeth of the sprockets of the machine, and are flexible in only one dimension. They are known as roller chain, though there are also non-roller chains such as block chain.
Two distinct chains can be connected using a quick link which resembles a carabiner with a screw close rather than a latch.
Abbreviation / Jargon:
- Silent chain
- Rope chain
- Twisted link chain
- Wheat chain
- Single jack chain
- Double jack chain
- Stud link chain
- Ladder link chain
- Foxtail chain
- Singapore chain
- Rolo chain
Part Number Prefix:
- CHN*
Style / Types:
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