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Chain Grade Guide

• GRADE 100 ALLOY CHAIN: Premium quality, heat treated, higher strength alloy chain—with about 25% higher working load limits over Grade 80—used in a variety of sling and tie down applications. Recommended for overhead lifting by NACM, ASME and OSHA.


• GRADE 80 ALLOY CHAIN: Its alloy, heat-treated steel makes it ideal for making lifting slings and heavy duty tow chains. Recommended for overhead lifting by NACM, ASME and OSHA.


• GRADE 70 (Transport Tie Down or Binding Chain): A high-strength (roughly 20% higher load rating than Grade 43), light-weight carbon steel chain designed for load binding applications. Not for overhead lifting.


• GRADE 43 (High Test Chain): This light-weight, higher carbon steel chain is significantly stronger than Grade 30, meaning that a lighter chain can often do similar work. Not for overhead lifting.


• GRADE 30 (Proof Coil Chain): A low carbon steel general utility chain used for many everyday applications. Not for overhead lifting.

Download the Grade 80 & 100 Alloy Chain WLL PDF

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