Columbus McKinnon high-test chain?

[jimbim]

Due to copious amounts of stupidity and carelessness, I find myself about 80 metres short of chain.

Does anyone have or know of others' experiences with Columbus McKinnon high-test chain? I need 1/4" HT and have found someone who can supply it to me here in Thailand for a comparatively reasonable price.

I am assured the link size is identical to what is sold by Acco.

Thanks

[delmarrey]

If it's the same as what they use for their hoists then it's heat treated and can not be cut with a hack saw easily.

I didn't know they made it in a marine quality galvanized series. The gypsy on hoists are a tight tolerance.

[jimbim]

delmarrey, I'm told that Washington Chain in your neck of the woods (Seattle) sells it for marine use and swears by it.

The dimensions given here -- http://www.cmindustrial.com/products/cmicatalogs/cgrade43hightest.pdf -- are slightly different from Acco 1/4 high test, but not sure if the difference is worth worrying about.

[GordMay]

I have’nt found any differences in (excellent) quality or dimension from any of the American chain manufacturers - including Acco, Campbell (Cooper), Columbus McKinnon Corp., and Chicago Hardware & Fixture.

[jimbim]

Thanks Gord. Great to hear.