Grade 43 High Test

Buy Grade 43 High Test Chain

Self-Colored & Hot Dipped Galvanized Manufactured to NACM (Standard Link) Specifications

Grade 43 high test chains are commonly used for extremely heavy-duty applications, as it is constructed for exceptional strength. High test chains are designed for applications in:

Load binding
Towing
Logging
Construction
Hauling

Grade 43 high test chain is extremely strong and durable as it is made of welded steel and has a maximum working load limit of 20,000 lbs. and a minimum breaking load of 60,600 lbs. You can purchase grade 43 high test chains in sizes ranging from ¼” to ¾” in diameter. Grade 43 high test chains are available in both self-colored and hot galvanized finishes. Self-colored have no plating or finish, which hot galvanized chains are coated in zinc for extra protection and durability. Self-colored high test chains are stronger and have a higher breaking strength than galvanized chains. Elite Sales offers full drums and half drums of self-colored and hot galvanized high test chains for bulk orders. Please reach out to our sales team to place an order today.

Size in.	Working Load Limit LBS	Self Colored Full Drums	Hot Galvanized Full Drums
1/4	2,600	14SC43	14HG43
5/16	3,900	516SC43	516HG43
3/8	5,400	38SC43	38HG43
1/2	9,200	12SC43	12HG43
5/8	13,000	58SC43	58HG43
3/4	20,200	34SC43	34HG43

*Both Self-Colored & Hot Dipped Galvanized chains have the same load limits.

Manufactured to NACM (Standard Link) Specifications

Nominal Chain Size in	Working Load Limit LBS	Proof Load Test LBS	Minimum Breaking Load LBS	Inside Length in	Inside Width in	Weight Per Foot LBS
1/4	2,600	3,900	7,800	1.24	0.38	0.63
5/16	3,900	5,850	11,700	1.29	0.44	0.93
3/8	5,400	8,100	16,200	1.38	0.55	1.41
1/2	9,200	13,800	27,600	1.79	0.72	2.40
5/8	13,000	19,500	39,000	2.20	0.79	3.58
3/4	20,200	30,300	60,600	2.76	0.98	5.48