Anyone know what sort of link this is?

[chim]

A bud has these two and doesn't know where they came from or what they're called. One is marked "1/4" and the other "1/2". No names, but the 1/2" link has a stylized "A" and a symbol that looks a bit like the Swiss cross. They're handy to use as light duty no-snag clevises.

 

[varmint]

I wasted some time trying to find this via Google... be interesting to find out just what they are.

 

[MossRoad]

They twist open on the middle pivot? Interesting. Never seen one before. Hope you find out what it is. How long are they?

 

[chim]

I wasted some time trying to find this via Google... be interesting to find out just what they are.

I spent a lot of time googling before presenting it to the brain trust here. My hope is that someone here has some familiarity with them.

 

[chim]

They twist open on the middle pivot? Interesting. Never seen one before. Hope you find out what it is. How long are they?

Yes sir. They simply twist so the overlapped pieces allow it to catch a chain link, loop in a small cable or rope, etc. The small one will catch 1/4" chain and the larger one will do 1/2".

The smaller one is maybe 1-1/2" overall.

 

[George2615]

Looks like by opening them up you can connect 2 chains together for making a temporary longer chain. Similar to a single link (pictured) but reusable.

 

[mfreund]

Chain repair link.

 

[Xfaxman]

I could not find it on Google Images. :thumbdown:

 

[Kernopelli]

Not seen one in years but they seemed very common when I was young.....they're used to repair or join chain(s).

 

[boggen]

local menards, they have a chain isle up near the front, near the check out desks, that's were they would be, not a clue what the name of them are. just know were they are.

i am not a fan for type of fastener that they are, but they do have there uses. but heck if i know what they are used for, that does not cause them to bend out of shape, and come un-done. granted i was most likely abusing the fastener way past its limits, but "whistles innocently*