Chains chains for lifting pulling trailering

rdam · Nov 16, 2003

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That's about right. The continuous loop was handy. We also had ones with eyes in both ends. They're much safer and easier to work with than chain.

Currmudgeon · Nov 18, 2003

I have a couple lengths of 3/8" Grade 40 hardware store proof chain, that I've been using off and off for about 30 years. I haven't broken them yet, and that includes abuse like chain-snatching 24 inch logs (short ones) from a ditch using the old pickup. The shock would pick the truck off the ground. /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif No, I wouldn't do that with my present truck, but the '51 Ford was hard to kill.

I'd go with Grade 70 for transport and Grade 80 for significant overhead lifting, just to stay within the codes.

david43a · Nov 19, 2003

Thanks for the information. I will buy grade 70 or better just to be on the safe side. David

MikeIA · Nov 20, 2003

When the chains on some of our electric chain hoists were worn beyond specs, we asked the repair place for the old chain. (these were double purchase hoists, with 80 feet of lift, so 160 feet of chain each!)
They warned us against using the Grade 80 for securing loads on trailers, because supposedly it is stronger, but more brittle, so it doesn't handle the shock loads as well as Grade 70.

Or they wanted to keep the chain, and were trying to scare us from taking it....

david43a · Nov 21, 2003

It seems that a chain that is approved for overhead use. would be brittle. I would assume it would be safer ? Just my opnion Good chain is not cheap sometimes $4- dollars a foot times 320 = 1280. dollars wow ! I would be real interested if someone could confirm that grade 8 chain is more brittle and not for transportation use ? Thanks for the information David.

tomnky · Nov 28, 2003

Has anyone dealt with this place for chains? 1st Chain Supply

david43a · Dec 1, 2003

No I have not personally delt with this company. Thanks for the post. David

tomnky · Dec 1, 2003

You are very Welcome David.

I was hoping maybe some of the Indiana Members here had used them as their prices look pretty good to me.(especially the American made Chain)

About all You can find around here is the Chinese version.
Not to be a fanatic or anything ,but, I would prefer the American made! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif