Chains (42 items found)

Chain is a versatile type of hardware that has many uses around the home, yard, garage, farm and even dockside. The chains department here at Ace contains products in a range of diameters and materials to suit both every day and heavy-duty tasks, all with strength and durability you can rely on.

Using Steel Chains as a Log Chain

If your yard contains a wooded section, or if you live in a forest area, then investing in a log chain will make your outdoor maintenance and cleanup jobs easier and more efficient. By using heavy-duty steel chains in combination with a set of pulleys, clevises, hooks and clips, you can attach fallen branches or chopped-down tree trunks to a truck or tractor for hauling. This is ideal for dealing with a storm's aftermath or simply tidying your yard as part of regular upkeep.

A log chain is also a versatile choice for many other situations. Choose a chain with the right link size and steel strength, and you can haul incapacitated cars out of snowy ditches, uproot tree stumps to clear ground, or pull extra-heavy trailers from place to place without worrying about a rope or cable snapping under heavy loads.

High-Strength Steel Load Binder Chain

If you have cargo to carry that's too heavy for simple ratchet straps or tie downs, a load binder chain will come to the rescue. Capable of withstanding breaking forces of a few tons or more, binder chains can be used with the appropriate fittings to secure heavy loads on low loaders or truck beds, keeping them stable and secure for safer journeys.

Premium Chains in Quality Materials

To ensure full security and the highest breaking forces, our chains are made from only the best materials. Regular steel chains offer a great combination of strength and economy, while galvanized steel has greater corrosion resistance to make it ideal for outdoor and dockside use.

But for the hardest-working applications, carbon steel chain offers extra strength and durability, capable of supporting the heaviest loads without breaking or bending. However, carbon steel chain isn't as rust resistant as regular steel or galvanized chains, so is less suited to long-term outdoor use that's always open to the elements.

What's the Difference Between Chains and Wire Rope?

Although both chains and wire can be used for tying, securing and supporting heavy items, there are a few key differences between the two. While wire rope costs less than a chain to support an equivalent weight, chains will usually last longer. Chains are more flexible in use to withstand strain when twisting, are less prone to corrosion and much easier to repair if any damage does occur. For long-lasting durability, high-quality carbon steel chain makes the heavy-duty choice in any situation where reliable strength and security are vital.

Shop Carbon Steel Chain and Chain Accessories at Ace

Whether you need chains for construction work or for hauling and securing loads, at Ace we've got the products you're looking for. Browse our range above, using the options on the left to choose your chain material, diameter and price range, and we'll do the rest with fast and efficient shipping to your door.