Grade 100 Chain
Grade 100 chain is 25% stronger than Grade 80 Chain, allowing for easier handling and increased efficiency. Due to its higher alloy content, grade 100 chain is also more rugged and resistant to fatigue. Grade 100 chain is quickly becoming the more popular choice for construction, manufacturing and rigging companies. Grade 100 chains is approved for overhead lifting applications; however, please note that our tie down chain assemblies are not designed for overhead lifting due to the supplied hook.
Our grade 100 chain is a premium-grade chain produced from a high quality domestic alloy steel that's heat-treated for strength and increased elongation characteristics. The chain is tested throughout the manufacturing process to ensure quality and durability. All grade 100 chain is marked on each link accordingly for easy identification.
Our Grade 100 chain is made by Crosby®, Peerless, or KWB.
Crosby® is a USA-based manufacturer whose chain has a rust-preventative coating. They also meet ASTM A973 requirements.
Peerless chain has a black Thermadep finish and meets or exceeds OSHA, Government, NACM, and ASTM specification requirements.
KWB is a Pewag company, and all of their chain is European-made. It meets and exceeds the specifications of NACM, ASTM, and OSHA and approved for overhead lifting.
Grade 100 chains are available in drums, half drums, and lengths by the foot. We also offer a variety of grade 100 assemblies, grade 100 fittings and grade 100 lifting chain.
If you don't see the industrial chain, fittings, or slings you need, call our sales team. We'll do our best to get you what you're looking for.
Need an assembly or sling? Check out our grade 100 chain slings or our grade 100 fittings and hooks pages - including hammerlocks and more.
Chain Chart
| Chain Size | Brand | WLL (lbs) | Feet Per Drum / Crate |
Feet Per Half Drum |
Material Size (in) |
Inside Length (in) |
Inside Width (in) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| in | mm | |||||||
| 9/32 | 7 | KWB | 4,300 | 800 | 400 | 0.217 | 0.88 | 0.41 |
| 5/16 | 8 | KWB | 5,700 | 500 | 275 | 0.330 | 1.02 | 0.49 |
| 3/8 | 10 | KWB | 8,800 | 400 | 200 | 0.397 | 1.22 | 0.57 |
| 1/2 | 13 | KWB | 15,000 | 200 | 100 | 0.52 | 1.56 | 0.75 |
| 5/8 | 16 | KWB | 22,600 | 150 | 75 | 0.63 | 1.93 | 0.92 |
| 3/4 | 20 | KWB | 35,300 | 100 | 50 | 0.787 | 2.44 | 1.008 |
| 3/4 | 20 | Crosby | 35,300 | 164 | - | 0.827 | 2.43 | 0.98 |
| 9/32 | 7 | Peerless | 4,300 | 800 | - | 0.286 | 0.87 | 0.42 |
| 5/16 | 8 | Peerless | 5,700 | 500 | - | 0.332 | 1.01 | 0.49 |
| 3/8 | 10 | Peerless | 8,800 | 500 | - | 0.394 | 1.23 | 0.58 |
| 1/2 | 13 | Peerless | 15,000 | 300 | - | 0.529 | 1.57 | 0.75 |
| 5/8 | 16 | Peerless | 22,600 | 200 | - | 0.641 | 1.96 | 0.90 |
Looking for chain for tie down applications? Check out our transport chain and load binders page.
