Chains & Cordage

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May be made with or without a center filling (core) that gives it strength. Diamond braid cord, also known as maypole braid, does not have a...

Attaches directly to a welded chain. Used as a temporary chain connector. Eliminates the need for an additional attachment or fitting. The...

A permanent solution to linking two chains. An open-ended link designed to be hammered shut. Use one size larger than the proof coil chain...

Made of light-gauge wire with the links formed by knotting or tying the wire to the desired link size. One of the most popular chains because...

Provides more control in binding and releasing two chains. Has two hooks, each of which attaches to a chain. The user uses the central lever to...

The most frequently used natural fiber in twisted rope today. Must be handled with care to prevent rot and mildew. Good resistance to surface...

A twisted rope that is the most versatile of all because of its strength. Good shock resistance. Good abrasion resistance. Lasts five times...

Made with links sufficiently wide to permit the links to pass each other easily, keeping kinking and tangling to a minimum. Used extensively on...

A weldless, stamped, flat link chain. Used to attach plumbing fixtures and for general utility...

A twisted rope with strength similar to nylon. Stretches less than nylon and has a poor shock load capacity. Good resistance to abrasion and...

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