Grade 70 Transport Chain Rating

Heavy duty grade 70 transport chain is made using high strength low alloy carbon steel.

Grade 70 transport chain rating. Heavy duty grade 70 transport chain is made using high strength low alloy carbon steel and coated with a yellow zinc chromate finish for corrosion protection and quick identification as grade 70 tie down chains. The preferred chain for load securement is grade 70 but any grade of chain can be used for tie downs or tensioning. Grade 80 alloy chain is heat treated making it safe and rated for overhead lifting. Grade 70 chain is embossed using a 7 70 or 700.

Chain with fittings on both ends bind bundle tow and haul this steel chain has hooks on each end for versatility. Grade 70 transport chain is also called grade 70 truckers chain as it s common in securing loads for over the road hauling. This 16 foot transport chain comes fitted with steel clevis grab hooks attached to each end. G70 chains are also referred to as transport chain system 7 or spectrum 7.

Grade 70 chain also known as transport chain has a high strength to weight ratio. Us cargo control grade 70 transport chain with clevis grab hooks 5 16 inch x 16 foot load chain easily secure heavy loads to a truck or flatbed trailer 4 700 pound working load limit 49 99 49. The high quality standard link 1 2 size chain is heat treated and strength tested for superior quality. Refer to load securement safety standards fmcsa federal motor carrier safety administration cvsa commercial vehicle safety alliance wstda web sling tie.

We also added information on the grade 30 chain and grade 43 chain. 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. It is not rated safe for overhead lifting. It is coated with a yellow zinc chromate finish for corrosion protection and quick identification as grade 70 tie down chain.

Grade 70 chain is not approved for overhead lifting. You have to know your tensions in order to select the proper chain. Grade 70 chain was specifically designed for the transportation industry. Grade 70 chain is embossed with 7 70 or 700.

While we don t sell these chain grades on our website you can always call in to order them. All our grade 70 chains are embossed with the proper markings to meet nacm. Grade 70 chain typically has a 20 higher working load limit than high test chain or grade 43 chain. In addition to transport uses it s also commonly used in towing logging oil rigs and safety chain applications.