US Stainless 316 Stainless Steel Windlass 5/16" ISO G4 Anchor Chain by the foot
This is a quality, high grade, marine stainless steel (AISI 316) ISO G4 chain suitable for use in a windlass as anchor chain or other marine applications where high corrosion resistance is desired. Superb for anchor chain and general heavy duty work in a marine or chemically harsh environment. This chain will fit many standard windlasses. Please consult your windlass manufacturer model manual for the ideal specification for your windlass. The 3 important figures for smooth running or your windlass is the Diameter (DIA), Inside Length (IL) and Outside Width (OW). More details are in the spec table below. This chain is 8.3*26*28.4 (DIA*IL*OW). The measurements of this chain are listed in mm and as G4 is generally considered an Imperial chain, the Imperial spec of this chain is 5/16"*1.02"*1.12".
G4 Stainless Chain Specifications | |||||||
US Stainless Stainless Steel 316 | Size | Proof Load | Breaking Load | Wgt | |||
G4 Chain 316 | DIA mm | IL mm | OW mm | Test (lbs) | BL (lbs) | lbs/ft | |
1/4" | 7.0 | 21.5 | 24.4 | 4000 | 8000 | 0.72 | |
5/16" | 8.3 | 26.0 | 28.4 | 4800 | 9600 | 0.98 | |
3/8" | 10.0 | 31.0 | 35.0 | 7100 | 14200 | 1.6 |
Legend: | ||||||||
DIA = Diameter of material (or wire size or D) | BL = Breaking Load lbs (or Minimum Breaking Load) | |||||||
IL (max) = Inside Length (also commonly called Pitch or L) | ||||||||
OW (min) = Outside Width | ||||||||
See my other listings to save on shipping...after the first item with a shipping and handling charge, additional items (except free of course) are charged a reduced rate for shipping and handling. The link size is 5/16" or 8 mm metric equivalent. Every 3 feet links are hallmarked and stamped with 316. Item will ship via USPS. For very long chain lengths, shipping may be via Fedex.