Australia Standard Medium Link Chain
Australia Standard medium link chain is a mild steel welded link chain made to Australian Standard in material diameters from 3mm to 24mm, in carbon steel or AISI 304/316 stainless steel. The medium pitch suits general purpose…
What This Product Is For
Australia Standard medium link chain is a mild steel welded link chain made to Australian Standard in material diameters from 3mm to 24mm, in carbon steel or AISI 304/316 stainless steel. The medium pitch suits general purpose engineering, industrial, agricultural and marine work, and each size carries a published working load and link dimension.
Key Benefits
- Published chain size, working load and link dimension table makes selection straightforward
- 3mm to 24mm range covers light fittings through to heavier general purpose runs
- Carbon steel or 304/316 stainless from the same standard dimensions
- Supplied in a range of protective finishes so the chain matches the operating environment
Problems It Solves
- Chain sizes that do not match Australian Standard fittings
- No published working load figure to select against
- Carbon steel chain corroding in wet or coastal duty
Application Scenarios
- General engineering and workshop assemblies
- Agricultural equipment and farm securing
- Industrial plant securing and guarding
- Marine deck and general purpose duty
Who It Is For
- Distributors stocking Australian Standard chain
- Equipment builders specifying AS link dimensions
- Agricultural and industrial end users
Technical Features
- Made to Australian Standard link dimensions
- Material diameter 3mm to 24mm
- Carbon steel or stainless steel AISI 304/316
- Working load, link dimension and links per metre published by size
Specification Table
Values below are taken from our own product data. Where a figure is not published for this item, we confirm it against your order rather than estimating it.
| Are Three Types Of The Chain | short link, medium link and long link |
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Customization Options
- Material diameter 3mm to 24mm
- Carbon steel or AISI 304/316 stainless
- Protective finish and packaging format by order
Quality Control
- Link inside length and outside width checked against the standard table
- Material grade verified for carbon or stainless orders
- Finish and packing checked before dispatch
How It Compares With The Alternatives
Compared with Australian Standard short link chain
The short link version is the one suitable for overhead lifting, medium link is for general purpose work
Compared with Australian Standard long link chain
Medium link has a tighter pitch and is more stable, long link is more flexible over the same diameter
How To Use And Maintain It
- Select by chain size against the working load table for your duty
- Do not substitute medium link for the short link chain on overhead lifting duty
- Choose stainless for permanent wet exposure
- Check links per metre when calculating reel quantities
What We Need From You To Quote
- Size or diameter, and the grade if it is specified
- Quantity and packing format
- Surface finish for the environment it works in
- Classification society, if a certificate is required
- Destination port for freight
Australia Standard Medium Link Chain FAQ
What material diameters are available?
3mm to 24mm.
Which materials can the chain be made from?
Carbon steel or stainless steel AISI 304/316.
Where can I find the working load?
Each chain size has a published working load in tons along with link dimensions and links per metre.
Is medium link chain suitable for overhead lifting?
For overhead lifting use the Australian Standard short link chain, which is specified for that duty.
What applications does it suit?
Engineering, industrial, agricultural and marine general purpose applications.
What finishes are available?
A variety of protective finishes and packaging formats.
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