Grade 100 Alloy Chain
Available in sizes ranging from 6mm to 22mm diameter.
Grade 80 & Grade 100 Alloy Chain
Stainless Steel Chain
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Stainless steel chain from Toco Lifting is Grade 304, supplied in medium link and short link, for marine, decorative, food and hygiene sensitive environments where carbon steel chain will not survive. It is not load rated and must not be used for lifting. Where a load has to be lifted or suspended, use a rated alloy lifting chain, Grade 80 or Grade 100, supplied and certified for the purpose. Toco supplies both from Germiston and Cape Town, and will tell you plainly which one your job needs.
Stainless steel chain is mainly used for marine and decorative purposes. It is not load rated, and specifically suited for light-duty applications.
- Supplied by a registered LME (LME 008)
- Enquiry only, quoted to your load
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Grade 304 Medium Link Stainless Steel Chain
Grade 304 Short Link Stainless Steel Chain
Grade 316 Medium Link Stainless Steel Chain
Grade 316 Short Link Stainless Steel Chain
Not a lifting chain
This is the single most important thing to know about stainless chain, and the most common mistake made with it. Grade 304 stainless chain is not load rated. It is specified for what the environment does to the chain, not for what the chain can carry. Marine and coastal work, chemical plant, food and beverage, washdown areas, decorative and barrier use.
If the job involves lifting or suspending a load, it needs a rated alloy lifting chain. Toco supplies Grade 80 alloy chain and Grade 100 alloy chain, and assembles certified Grade 80 chain slings in house. For corrosion resistance in a load bearing application, stainless steel wire rope in SS304 and SS316 is usually the better answer.
Call 011 345 8800 or email [email protected] with the link size, the length and the environment.
Frequently asked questions
Can stainless steel chain be used for lifting?
No. Stainless steel chain is not load rated. It is supplied for marine, decorative, food and hygiene sensitive applications and for light duty work where corrosion resistance matters more than strength. Overhead lifting requires a rated alloy lifting chain, Grade 80 or Grade 100, rated and certified for the purpose. Substituting stainless chain for a lifting grade is a serious error.
What grade of stainless does Toco supply?
Grade 304, in medium link and short link. Grade 304 gives general corrosion resistance and suits most marine, decorative and washdown applications. For sustained chloride exposure, such as coastal or offshore service, ask the team about a 316 option.
What is the difference between medium link and short link?
The difference is the link pitch, meaning the internal length of each link relative to its diameter. Short link chain has a tighter pitch and runs better over a pocket wheel, sprocket or through a confined guide. Medium link is longer in the link and is the more general purpose form. Tell the team what the chain has to run through and they will confirm which suits.
Where is stainless chain the right choice?
Marine and coastal work, chemical plant, food and beverage, washdown areas, and decorative or barrier applications. Anywhere carbon steel chain would corrode through in service. It is chosen for what the environment does to the chain, not for what the chain can carry.
What certificate comes with stainless steel chain?
Because it is not a rated lifting product, stainless chain is supplied as a material rather than as lifting tackle. Where documentation is required, a Mill Certificate can be supplied on request for material trace. If you need a certified lifting assembly, Toco supplies rated alloy chain and assembles certified chain slings.
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