Lifting Chain – Grade 100, 120 & Stainless Steel Chain for Overhead Lifting
When performing overhead lifting, it is critical to use proper lifting-grade chain that meets ASME B30.9 and OSHA 1910.184 safety standards. At Lifting.com, we offer a complete lineup of rigging-grade lifting chain from the world’s top manufacturers, including Peerless, Gunnebo, Pewag, and Laclede. These chains are engineered specifically for lifting — never transport or hardware chain — and are available in a range of strengths and materials to suit different environments and applications.
Our Lifting Chain Options Include:
- Peerless Grade 100 Alloy Lifting Chain (Made in USA) – Peerless Grade 100 chain is proudly manufactured in the USA and offers high strength, reliability, and ASME/OSHA compliance for overhead lifting. This is one of the most trusted alloy chains used in rigging and sling fabrication.
- Gunnebo KLA Grade 100 Alloy Chain (Made in Sweden) – Gunnebo’s KLA Grade 100 chain is manufactured in Sweden to exacting standards and is known for precision engineering, exceptional fatigue resistance, and long life. A premium choice for serious rigging operations.
- Peerless Grade 50 Stainless Steel Chain – Grade 50 stainless chain is rated for overhead lifting, offering corrosion resistance for marine, food-grade, and washdown environments. While strong and versatile, note that Grade 50 is not as strong as alloy grades like Grade 80 or 100, and it's typically used where corrosion resistance takes priority.
- Pewag Grade 63 Stainless Steel Alloy Lifting Chain – Grade 63 stainless is a step up from Grade 50, offering approximately 25% higher working load limits and even better corrosion resistance. It’s ideal for harsh environments including marine, chemical, food-grade, and wastewater applications, where both strength and corrosion resistance are critical. Pewag's Grade 63 chain also holds up well under elevated temperatures and complies with ASME and OSHA lifting standards.
- Grade 120 Alloy Lifting Chains – For maximum strength-to-weight ratio, we offer Grade 120 lifting chains from Pewag and Laclede. Grade 120 allows for higher working load limits (WLL) without upsizing the chain, making it ideal for space-constrained lifts or reducing rigging weight. These chains offer superior strength and durability while maintaining full compliance for lifting applications.
Why Lifting Grade Chain Matters
- Meets OSHA & ASME Standards – Only chain that meets OSHA 1910.184 and ASME B30.9 can be legally and safely used for overhead lifting. Using hardware store or transport chain is prohibited and dangerous for lifting tasks.
- Traceable and Certified – All lifting-grade chains are traceable back to their manufacturer and heat lot, ensuring full material traceability and quality control.
- Designed for Dynamic Lifting Loads – Lifting chain is made from special alloy steels engineered to handle repeated lifting, shock loads, and harsh working environments.
- Inspected and Maintained for Safety – Lifting chains are designed for routine inspection and maintenance, ensuring ongoing compliance and safety in lifting operations.
Choosing the Right Lifting Chain for Your Job
Whether you need high-strength Grade 100, corrosion-resistant stainless steel, specialty Grade 63 for harsh environments, or high-capacity Grade 120, we have options to meet every application and safety requirement.
Bulk and Cut-to-Length Options Available
We offer bulk lifting chain for rigging shops, as well as cut-to-length chain for custom applications or sling assembly. Contact us for custom chain assemblies and fabricated lifting slings built with any of these lifting chain grades.
