Standard Bead Chain


Chain NumberApprox. Bead Diameter (Millimeters)Approx. Beads Per Foot Minimum Tensile Strength (lbs)Number of Feet in Standard Spool
3

Bead Chain Size 3		.095 (2.4)102/105Steel,Brass & BCS-12
Stainless Steel-20		 1500
6

Bead Chain Size 6		.127 (3.22)69Brass & Steel-25
Stainless Steel-45		 1000
8

Bead Chain Size 8		.156 (3.96)61Brass-40 500
10

Bead Chain Size 10		.178 (4.52)48-1/2
50/51		Brass-45
Steel-50
Stainless Steel-80		 500
13

Bead Chain Size 13		.250 (6.35)36Brass & Steel-85
Stainless Steel-140		 250
20

Bead Chain Size 20		.382 (9.70)24Brass-175 Boxes Only

  • Metals - Standard: Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel, Brass Coated Steel (BCS).
  • Finishes - Polished Brass, Nickel Plate (NP).
  • Special Orders - Statuary bronze, black oxide.
  • Tolerances - Decimals ± .005"/millimeters ± (0.13).
  • Qualified Bead Chain - Special uniform pitch chain numbers 10 and 13 is available for use as a drive mechanism in slow speed or manually controlled applications. Call for additional information.
  • Special Spooling at extra cost.

Bead Chain® made in South Korea.

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