How Do I Install This Chain Masterlink?

SkylineAcres16 · May 30, 2020

I have a #40 chain that I am assembling and this is the masterlink I received. I am wondering the proper way to bend that little wire? I don't want to have problems in the future. I have never seen this type. Thanks!

i7win7 · May 30, 2020

That is a half link most use a cotter pin like this one
Amazon.com : GasBike #415 Half Link (Half Locks) : Sports & Outdoors
I would bend into an S shape

kthompson · May 30, 2020

From the single view you have not sure how you bend it. But based upon the single view does not the other pin come into the top part also? If so does it have a hole for the clip to run through?

RickB · May 30, 2020

That is an offset link also known as a half link. A master link or connector link would have straight side straps.
To answer your question, bend the wire in an S shape with both ends as close to the side strap as possible.