Chain recommendation

[Sprinkler Fitter]

Not sure if the correct spot to post this but what do you guys think of these chains with the hooks held in with the pins?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-8-in-x-14-ft-Grade-43-Zinc-Steel-Logging-Chain-with-Hooks-811032/207117836?MERCH=REC-_-fbt_test-_-203958797-_-1-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a

 

[4570Man]

I won’t buy grade 43 chains but isn’t every chain hook held on with pins?

 

[Sportsman762]

I won’t buy grade 43 chains but isn’t every chain hook held on with pins?

Almost every transport chain that I have seen has the hooks held on by pins.

I would go with Grade 70 chain only, unless using for decoration.
3/8" grade 43 is good for 5300 lbs and weights 28 lbs
3/8" grade 70 is good for 6600 lbs and weights 28 lbs
5/16" grade 70 is good for 4700 lbs and weights 19 lbs.

If you do not need the higher weight rating go with 5/16" grade 70, otherwise I would go with 3/8" grade 70.

 

[4570Man]

Almost every transport chain that I have seen has the hooks held on by pins.

I would go with Grade 70 chain only, unless using for decoration.
3/8" grade 43 is good for 5300 lbs and weights 28 lbs
3/8" grade 70 is good for 6600 lbs and weights 28 lbs
5/16" grade 70 is good for 4700 lbs and weights 19 lbs.

If you do not need the higher weight rating go with 5/16" grade 70, otherwise I would go with 3/8" grade 70.

That’s exactly what I would do. I hate dragging around 3/8 chains when 5/16 is sufficient. I keep 2 grade 80 1/4” chains in my truck toolbox for chaining stuff on my truck bed.

 

[Sprinkler Fitter]

not all hooks are with pins

https://www.northerntool.com/products/mibro-3-8in-x-14ft-log-chain-model-526161-72012?cm_mmc=Bing-pla&utm_source=Bing_PLA&utm_medium=Material%20Handling%20%3E%20Chains%20%2B%20Accessories%20%3E%20Chains&utm_campaign=Mibro&utm_content=72012&cmpid=53403390&agid=3200075903&tgtid=pla-4577885387646778:aud-805595778&prdid=72012&ogmap=SHP|PLA|BING|STND|c|SITEWIDE||Material%20Handling%20-%20SC|Material%20Handling||53403390|3200075903&gclid=9c8226e76a191c1807794ff22d57a75e&gclsrc=3p.ds&msclkid=9c8226e76a191c1807794ff22d57a75e

 

[4570Man]

not all hooks are with pins

https://www.northerntool.com/products/mibro-3-8in-x-14ft-log-chain-model-526161-72012?cm_mmc=Bing-pla&utm_source=Bing_PLA&utm_medium=Material%20Handling%20%3E%20Chains%20%2B%20Accessories%20%3E%20Chains&utm_campaign=Mibro&utm_content=72012&cmpid=53403390&agid=3200075903&tgtid=pla-4577885387646778:aud-805595778&prdid=72012&ogmap=SHP|PLA|BING|STND|c|SITEWIDE||Material%20Handling%20-%20SC|Material%20Handling||53403390|3200075903&gclid=9c8226e76a191c1807794ff22d57a75e&gclsrc=3p.ds&msclkid=9c8226e76a191c1807794ff22d57a75e

The working load of that chain is only 2600 pounds which is shockingly low for a 3/8” chain.

 

[CalG]

I just did a quick search of Mibro chain.

Grade 30? Decorative, what possible good can this type of stuff do?

Have we lost our minds?

Global sourcing to the very last penny..

 

[Shawn T. W.]

The lower grades are fine for stringing across a driveway, or hooking a gate, but not really for securing to a trailer, or pulling ... Lifting starts at grade 100 IIRC . .

 

[BlueKnife]

The lower grades are fine for stringing across a driveway, or hooking a gate, but not really for securing to a trailer, or pulling ... Lifting starts at grade 100 IIRC . .

Grade 80 and up is lifting rated. I have several 9/32 grade 80 chains that I use for everyday chain stuff, not just lifting. It's got a 3500 lb working load rating. Really nice having such lightweight but strong chain.

 

[350c]

The lower grades are fine for stringing across a driveway, or hooking a gate, but not really for securing to a trailer, or pulling ... Lifting starts at grade 100 IIRC . .

For pulling, after having seen what damage a broken chain can do (fatality in one incident), I suggest either wire rope or nylon rope. If chains must be used, I'd recommend running a rope through the chain links, loosely enough that it isn't tensioned, in case the chain breaks. A broken link from a chain can travel a great distance, break through a truck windshield and cause serious damage... How many times have we all seen chains used by jerking instead of steady force? Or how many times have we done that?