Grade 70 Transport Chain Specifications

Grade 70 transport chain and components comply with as nzs 4344 which specifies a lashing capacity and a minimum breaking force.

Grade 70 transport chain specifications. This chain is designed for use as a tie down chain or lashing. The entire trucker s chain is zinc plated to resist rust and is colored gold to meet california highway patrol requirements. Grade refers to the tensile strength of the metal. It should not be used for overhead lifting.

Meets or exceeds safety regulations set by the department of transportation dot. This chain will elongate before breaking but does not have the properties needed for overhead lifting. This grade 70 tow chain can haul bind and secure loads up to 11 300 lbs. Grade 70 chain typically has a 20 higher working load limit than high test chain or grade 43 chain.

G70 chain is rated at 700 newton square millimeter or 101 526 pound force per square inch. The higher the grade the greater the break strength. Carbon grade 70 chain is a heat treated carbon steel chain that has no alloying elements added to the steel. The grade number used by manufacturers is an indicator toward the ultimate break strength of chain.

Grade 70 chain is the ideal transport chain since it s made with carbon steel that s heat treated to create additional strength. With galvanized chain it basically boils down to how much carbon is in the steel. Therefore grade 70 chain is not intended for overhead lifting. We turned one our most popular posts what are the differences between grade 70 chain grade 80 chain grade 100 chain and grade 120 chain into a simple chart for quick and easy chain grade comparison.

This increased strength to weight ratio means lower costs and a lighter chain for. All chain is proof tested and subjected to batch testing to confirm compliance with specification. We also added information on the grade 30 chain and grade 43 chain. G70 chains are also referred to as transport chain system 7 or spectrum 7.

Grade 70 chain is not approved for overhead lifting. Grade 70 chain was specifically designed for the transportation industry. Grade 70 chain or g70 is constructed of high strength heat treated carbon steel. Grade 70 is a high strength chain made from quenched and tempered steel.

Significantly higher tensile strength for all load binding and tie down applications which permits you to hold a given load with the next smaller size chain than high test. Grade 70 transport chain with visual color and markings to meet dot. Features include a grab hook at each end to ensure secure attachment. Welded chain specifications transport chain grade 70 2020 04 16t14 39 28 04 00.

Grade 30 aka proof coil has less carbon and. Not to be used for overhead lifting. Nobles grade 70 transport chain is available per m as required. Easily recognized electro galvanized gold finish.

Higher strength to weight ratio than standard carbon chain. Shop grade 70 chain. While we don t sell these chain grades on our website you can always call in to order them.