Oct 26, 2026News & Insights
Chain and Wire Rope for Docks, Pontoons and Marinas
Berth mooring is a tough mix: salt water, constant tension and chafe. How stainless chain, wire rope and fittings are used on docks, pontoons and boat lifts.
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Chain, Wire Rope & Rigging Guides
Technical guides and buying notes on chain grades, wire rope construction, surface treatment, lifting safety and rigging selection.
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Oct 26, 2026News & Insights
Galvanized Steel Chain vs Stainless Steel Chain
One is carbon steel with a zinc coating, the other is a corrosion-resistant alloy through and through. How to decide which chain a job needs.
Oct 26, 2026News & Insights
How to Measure and Specify Chain Size
Chain size is not one number. Diameter, inside width and link length each decide whether a chain fits - here is how to measure the chain you have and what to send when you order.
Oct 26, 2026News & Insights
Grab Hook vs Slip Hook: Picking the Right Tie-Down Hook
One holds a chain at a fixed point, the other lets it slide. How grab hooks and slip hooks differ, and how to choose the right one for a tie-down.
Oct 26, 2026News & Insights
How to Choose a Coated Chain: PVC, Plastic or Zinc
A coated chain is a steel core with a cover. What PVC, plastic powder coating and zinc coatings each do, and how to pick the right cover for the job.
Oct 26, 2026News & Insights
US Type vs DIN 741 Wire Rope Clip: Which Standard?
Both clamp a rope between a U-bolt and a saddle, but they are made differently and sized in different systems. How to choose the right wire rope clip for your rope and market.
Oct 26, 2026News & Insights
Chain and Wire Rope for Outdoor Hanging: Hammocks and Furniture
Hammocks, porch swings and hanging furniture all ask the same of their hardware: hold a load outdoors, in the weather, for years. What to hang them with.
Oct 26, 2026News & Insights
Self-Color vs Galvanized Chain: Bare Steel or Zinc Coated?
One is the chain as manufactured, with no coating at all; the other carries a zinc layer for corrosion protection. Choose bare steel when it is enough, and galvanized when it is not.
Oct 26, 2026News & Insights
How to Inspect Wire Rope and Know When to Retire It
Wire rope rarely fails without warning. What to look for, where to look, and how to decide between a rope that still has life in it and one that has to come off.
Oct 26, 2026News & Insights
Chain Steel Grades: What the Number on the Chain Actually Means
Carbon steel, alloy steel or stainless steel - and a grade number on top. What the steel types are, what the grade number measures, and why material and grade are not the same thing.
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