Industrial Chains

Our galvanized and stainless steel industrial chains have the strength and durability to withstand the heaviest loads and roughest treatment and conditions. If you need to haul, anchor, secure or protect materials, equipment and vehicles, our industrial hardware chains are up to the task.

Designed to perform in all types of environments, including marine, industrial, and construction, our stainless steel and galvanized anchor chains are available in several lengths and diameters from two to 49ft (0.61 to 15 meters). Regardless of your needs, our trusted industrial chain suppliers, including ABUS USA, Apex Tool Group, and L-com are all on hand.

Use the search filters below to find the right stainless steel or galvanized chain for sale, then be sure to check out each product's in-depth technical datasheet for even more information. Read on to learn more about these useful tools, including what they are, how they're used, their types, and why our range beats all others.

If you need any help with your choice or order of industrial chains, get in touch with our team. Alternatively, check out our guides and articles over at the expert hub.

What are industrial stainless steel and galvanized chains? What are they used for?

Industrial chains are large, strong links of metal hoops used to hold materials together, anchor items, or pull them along.

To prolong the life of the linkages and resist the elements, handling, and tension, industrial chains are typically made from either stainless steel (a steel alloy of iron, chromium, and carbon) or galvanized steel (steel coated in zinc via the process of galvanization).

Galvanized and stainless steel chains are used across a variety of applications, including securing construction materials, anchoring, or mooring watercraft, fixing vehicles, as well as towing and lifting.

What types of industrial chains are available?

You can get industrial chains to serve all your heavy-duty needs:

• Stainless steel chains - Produced out of strong and corrosion-resistant stainless steel, these chains are good for all-weather, heavy-duty security and load-bearing applications. They offer the best in terms of protection and command a slightly more premium price as a result.
• Galvanized chains -These steel chains are coated in zinc, providing similar levels of protection to stainless steel. Galvanized chains can sometimes cost less than stainless steel chains: while they will protect against corrosion for a very long time, they aren't as strong.
• Japanned industrial steel chains - These stainless steel hardware chains are the product of the japanning process, whereby a mixture of hydrocarbons or turpentine is applied to steel as a varnish. This lacquer protects the chain from rust formation, allowing its use outdoors.

Why choose RS industrial stainless steel and galvanized chains?

RS is the nation's leading hardware, electronics, and automation product supplier, and that extends to quality industrial chains.

Our galvanized and stainless steel chains are produced with high tolerances for corrosion resistance and load-bearing. Using them alongside dependable anchors, fittings, and padlocks can give you peace of mind that your business and possessions are protected.

Our range is available in lengths from two to 49ft (0.61 to 15 meters), diameters from 0.098 to 0.56 inches (2.5 to 14.3mm), and materials including stainless steel, galvanized steel, hardened steel, and chrome-plated brass. All come from manufacturers you can rely on like Leviton, Greenlee and our own brand RS PRO, and are available with discounts when bought wholesale in bulk.

View our industrial chains, making sure to view datasheets using the PDF icon, and contact our expert team if you have any questions or need to talk to us about your order. Want to know more about equipment, electronics, and automation, head on over to our expert hub of guides and articles.