Australian Standard Short Link Chain
Australian Standard short link chain is a welded link chain made to Australian Standard, available from 5mm to 24mm material diameter in carbon steel or AISI 304/316 stainless steel. Unlike the ordinary mild steel ranges, the…
What This Product Is For
Australian Standard short link chain is a welded link chain made to Australian Standard, available from 5mm to 24mm material diameter in carbon steel or AISI 304/316 stainless steel. Unlike the ordinary mild steel ranges, the short link version to this standard is suitable for overhead lifting, and is also used across engineering, industrial, agricultural and marine work.
Key Benefits
- Made to Australian Standard, so it can be specified directly by buyers working to AS requirements
- Suitable for overhead lifting, which the ordinary mild steel link chains are not
- 5mm to 24mm diameter range covers light rigging through to heavier lifting duty
- Carbon steel or 304/316 stainless lets the same design be used indoors or in seawater
Problems It Solves
- General purpose chain that cannot legally be used for overhead lifting
- Chain that does not match the link dimensions of Australian standard fittings
- Corrosion on carbon steel chain used in marine applications
Application Scenarios
- Overhead lifting assemblies on Australian standard equipment
- Engineering and workshop rigging
- Agricultural machinery and farm securing duty
- Marine deck and mooring assistance work
Who It Is For
- Distributors supplying the Australian and New Zealand market
- Rigging shops building lifting assemblies to AS requirements
- Agricultural and marine equipment suppliers
Technical Features
- Manufactured to Australian Standard link dimensions
- Material diameter range 5mm to 24mm
- Carbon steel or stainless steel AISI 304/316
- Supplied in a range of protective finishes and packages
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.
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Customization Options
- Material diameter from 5mm to 24mm
- Carbon steel or AISI 304/316 stainless steel
- Choice of protective finish and packaging format
Quality Control
- Link dimensions checked against the Australian Standard table
- Material grade confirmed at intake for carbon or stainless orders
- Working load and chain size verified against the published size chart before dispatch
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How It Compares With The Alternatives
Compared with Australia Standard medium and long link chain
The short link version is the one suitable for overhead lifting, while medium and long link cover general purpose duty
Compared with Ordinary mild steel short link chain
The AS chain is made to a published standard with rated working loads, ordinary mild steel chain is for binding and securing only
How To Use And Maintain It
- Select the chain size from the working load table rather than by wire diameter alone
- Use 304 or 316 stainless where the chain stays wet
- Match link dimensions to the hooks and connectors in the assembly
- Withdraw chain from lifting service if any link is stretched or gouged
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
Australian Standard Short Link Chain FAQ
Can this chain be used for overhead lifting?
Yes. Australian Standard short link chain is suitable for overhead lifting, unlike ordinary mild steel link chain.
What diameters do you supply?
From 5mm to 24mm material diameter.
Is a stainless version available?
Yes. The chain can be supplied in carbon steel or stainless steel AISI 304/316.
What finishes are available?
The chain is supplied in a variety of protective finishes and packages.
How do I choose the right size?
Work from the chain size and working load table, matching chain size in mm to the working load in tons required for your assembly.
What applications is it used for?
Engineering, industrial, agricultural and marine applications, as well as overhead lifting.
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