Stout chain used for tying heavy loads to a wagon and for hitching a team to an implement or automobile that needed to be to be pulled from the mud.
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What size is log chain?
5/16 by 14 feet
Log chain is primarily used for pulling and towing. Item comes packaged in a convenient and reusable carrying case. Chain is Grade 43, self colored finish and measures 5/16 by 14 feet. The safe work load limit for this item is 3900 lbs.
How heavy is a logging chain?
Welded Chain Specifications – Transport Chain (Grade 70)
| Trade Size In Inches | Working* Load Limit Lbs. | Weight per Foot In Lbs. |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 3,150 | .63 |
| 5/16 | 4,700 | .93 |
| 3/8 | 6,600 | 1.41 |
| 1/2 | 11,300 | 2.40 |
How long is a loggers chain?
Specifications
| Chain Diameter | 5/16″ |
|---|---|
| Type | Chain Chokers |
| Material | G70 Transport |
| Color | Gold Chain / Red Hook |
| Length (ft) | 10 |
What is the best grade of log chain?
Grade 100. Next to Grade 120, Grade 100 chain is the strongest type of chain offered by most industrial hardware suppliers. It is 25 percent stronger than Grade 80, making it the best choice for extremely heavy overhead lifting use and other extreme applications.
What is grade 30 chain used for?
General purpose economical chain. Used in a variety of industries and jobs including light construction, agricultural applications, and the marine industry.
What are chains rated for?
Chain grade is the metal’s tensile strength. Manufacturers use the grade number to indicate a chain’s break strength. When a chain’s grade is high, the greater is its break strength. A galvanized chain indicates the quantity of carbon present in the steel.
How much weight can a 3/16 chain hold?
Cut Chain
| Nominal Chain Size (A) | WLL (lbs)* | Max Single Length Shippable by UPS |
|---|---|---|
| 3/16″ | 830 | 315 ft |
| 1/4″ | 1450 | 177 ft |
| 5/16″ | 2200 | 126 ft |
| 3/8″ | 3000 | 85 ft |
What Chainsaw do loggers use?
What is this? While we’ve mentioned another couple of chainsaw brands here, it’s safe to say the majority of loggers use Stihl saws, and the rest use Husqvarna. These two brands have the best reputation for quality, hardworking, powerful chainsaws for professional use.
What is a grab hook?
Grab hooks are designed with a special narrow throat used to “grab” and shorten or hold a length of chain used in tie-down applications and in load-rated lifting slings. The throat engages the chain between the links for quick non-slip handling.
What is security chain?
Security chains from ABUS are ideal to secure high-value items that can’t be locked with a common lock. They are available either in pre-cut lengths (2, 6 or 10 feet) or in any custom length cut by foot to fit your individual needs.
Can bolt cutters cut grade 70 chain?
(Note I say difficult, not impossible; there are industrial bolt cutters that have jaw sizes as large as ¾ inch and are designed to cut hardened steel.)Grades 70, 80, and 100 are among the hardest and toughest available.
Can grade 80 chain be used for transport?
While grade 80 chain is generally approved for overhead lifting, transport assemblies are not rated for overhead lifting due to the hook style. Chain and hooks are embossed with grade 80 markings for easy identification. All chain assemblies arrive fully assembled and ready for use.
How can you tell if a chain is 100 grade?
Grade 100 Alloy Markings – Grade 100 can be marked 10, 100, or simply may have anything with a 10 or 100 embossed on the link. There may be a letter before the number (like D10 or D100) which is usually a manufacturer’s ID code.
How do you store a log chain?
Big plastic cat litter container. Dump the chain in, spray with WD40, and leave it until I need it again.
What is G70 chain?
Chain Grade Identification. G70 chain is specifically designed for cargo securement, also called Transport Chain and Grade 70. G70 assemblies have a yellow zinc finish for easier identification and for protection of the chain. Never use G70 chain for overhead lifting or towing, pulling, or dragging operations.
How can you tell a 70 grade chain?
Just look for the “L” and then the number after it. Each number following the “L” corresponds with a grade of chain. On grade 70 this can also show that the chains are DOT approved! The “L” represents Laclede and our commitment to high quality chain products.
What is a Grade 8 lifting chain?
The Grade 8 chain is embossed with manufacturer’s mark and grade (MA8) and class leading batch code traceability.The Hackett Grade 8 chain is suitable for use in a temperature range of -40°C up to 200°C without reduction in working load limit, reductions apply up to 400°C.
How much force can a chain take?
Chains have a working load limit- or WLL- of approximately one third of their break strengths (the amount of force the chains can withstand before they break).
What does G4 mean on a chain?
G4, G40, G43 –High Test
Made from high carbon steel, it has twice the working load of BBB chain which allows a smaller chain size to be used. It is marked approximately every foot with the manufacturer’s symbol and grade marking: G4, G40, G43 or G400.
How many chains does it take to secure a load?
Wheeled or tracked vehicles over 10,000 Lbs require a minimum of 4 Anchor (Direct) Tie-Downs and 4 Tightening Devices – each with a minimum working load limit of 5,000 Lbs. Anchor Tie-Downs are a direct connection between the load and the trailer.