
BEADED CHAIN
SPECIFICATIONS
METALS available and regularly carried in stock include
brass, Richlow brass, carbon steel and stainless steel. Other metals available
on special order.
FINISHES include cleaned, polished, passivated or plated
with nickel or brass. Other types of finishes are available upon request.
All ARMSTRONG beaded chain meets the following
specifications:

- National Aerospace Standard NAS1201.
- Ordinance Standard SDCX1, SDCX2, SDCX3.
- Federal Specification RRC271A Type 2, Class 5.
CHAIN is available in bulk, on spools or in hanks, or
assembled to the required end fittings.
ARMSTRONG can supply on special order any size or shape
chain adaptable to the beaded style if ordered in quantity.
STANDARD SIZES
| PART
NO. |
BEAD
DIA. |
SHANK
DIA. |
BEADS PER
FT. APPROX. |
FT. IN STD.
REEL |
LINEAR PITCH
FOR SPROCKET CHAIN ONLY |
MIN. TENSILE
STRENGTH GREATER AVAILABLE |
| 3 |
3/32
(.093) |
.020 |
102 |
1000 |
.117 P/M
.001 |
Brass 20
lbs. Steel 25 Stainless 30 |
| 6 |
1/8
(.125) |
.028 |
72 |
1000 |
.166 P/M
.001 |
Brass 30
Steel 35 Stainless 45 |
| 10 |
3/16
(.187) |
.040 |
50 |
500 |
.240 P/M
.002 |
Brass 45
Steel 60 Stainless 90 |
| 13 |
1/4
(.250) |
.060 |
37 |
250 |
.324 P/M
.002 |
Brass 90
Steel 125 Stnless 175 |
STANDARD KEY CHAINS
ARMSTRONG offers No. 3 and No. 6 key chains from stock with
round beads to meet your esthetic requirements. Material selection in ascending
order of cost includes brass or nickel plated steel, dipped and polished yellow
brass, dipped and polished Richlow brass, and nickel plated brass. Chains are
avialabe in 4" or 4½" lengths and come complete with Type B splicing
link in matching material and finish. Key chains can also be made to order in
whatever lengths you desire.
COUPLINGS
Type "A" COUPLINGS are second only to splicing links in
their wide usage, especially on retainer chains for caps, knobs, keys, and
other objects where dropping or misplacement must be prevented. Available with
and without eyelets, straight or offset, in standard metals and finishes.

| PART
No. |
HOLE DIAMETER
WITHOUT EYELET |
LENGTH |
CHAIN SIZE |
| 6A156 |
.156" |
13/32" |
3 - 6 |
| 6A167 |
.167 |
3/8 |
3 - 6 |
| 10A156 |
.156 |
9/16 |
8 - 10 |
| 10A167 |
.167 |
1/2 |
8 - 10 |
| 10AN230 |
.230 |
5/8 |
8 - 10 |
| 13AN218 |
.218 |
5/8 |
13 |
| 13AN230 |
.230 |
11/16 |
13 |
| 13AN260 |
.260 |
5/8 |
13 |
| 13AN260 |
.302 |
5/8 |
13 |
| 20A302 |
.302 |
1 - 1/32 |
15 - 20 |
Type "B" COUPLINGS and SPLICING LINKS are used to make
chain endless, to connect two pieces of chain for keychains and neckchains or
to repair broken chain. In addition, the "B" Coupling has a hole in the back
for looping chain or for assembly of rings on other attachments. Available in
standard metals and finishes.
| PART
NO. |
APPROX. HOLE SIZE |
LENGTH |
DIAMETER |
FOR CHAIN SIZE |
| 3-B |
.105 |
3/8" |
9/64" |
1 - 2 - 3 |
| 6-B |
.128 |
1/2 |
3/16 |
6 |
| 6-B |
.120 |
29/64 |
11/64 |
6 |
| 8-B |
.096 |
31/64 |
13/64 |
6 - 8 |
| 10-B |
.190 |
39/64 |
1/4 |
8 - 10 |
| 13-B |
.256 |
47/64 |
23/64 |
10 - 13 |
Type "D" COUPLINGS are ARMSTRONG's way of reducing the cost of
retainer chain assemblies. The "D" Coupling performs all the functions of the
"A" Coupling in addition to allowing the chain to be brought out in a 140°
arc. Furnished only attached to chain.
| PART
NO. |
LENGTH |
WIDTH |
HOLE DIAMETER |
HEIGHT |
FOR CHAIN SIZE |
| 6D |
19/64" |
17/64" |
.130" & .170" |
11/64" |
3 - 6 |
| 10D |
31/64 |
23/64 |
.190 & .250 |
1/4 |
6 - 8 - 10 |
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