Beaver Galvanised Trailer Safety Chain, 8 mm, 1,600 kg Rating (142008G)

Beaver trailer safety chain is a high tensile chain sold by the metre in 8, 10 and 13 mm, with a galvanised finish. Beaver states that it is designed in accordance with AS/NZS 4177.4 and is manufactured for coupling towed devices such as trailers. Beaver states that the range is for trailers up to 3,500 kg ATM and says to refer to your state or territory rules and regulations.

Beaver lists ratings of 1.6 t, 2.5 t and 3.5 t for the 8, 10 and 13 mm sizes. Beaver does not state which trailer ATM suits each size, so confirm the size you need with Beaver or your state authority. Beaver states that trailer safety chain is not suitable for lifting purposes.

Where this product is used

• Coupling towed devices such as trailers (manufacturer-stated)
• Safety chain between a towing vehicle and a trailer, to the requirements of your state or territory

Features

• Designed in accordance with AS/NZS 4177.4 (manufacturer-stated)
• High tensile chain in 8, 10 and 13 mm (manufacturer-stated)
• Galvanised finish (Beaver lists hot dipped galvanised)
• For trailers up to 3,500 kg ATM (manufacturer-stated)
• Supplied by the metre
• Not suitable for lifting purposes (manufacturer-stated)

Key specifications

Codes, sizes, ratings and metres per 100 kg are from Beaver's Materials Handling Technical Manual (Vol. 4) and Beaver's Trailer Chain and Shackles manual. Beaver's catalogue and website label the rating column Designated and its trailer chain manual labels it W.L.L. Metres per drum are subject to plus or minus 10 percent on actual metreage.

Selecting the right option

Choose the size for your trailer from Beaver's stated ATM limit of 3,500 kg for the range and the requirements of your state or territory, and fit it with matching, correctly rated connecting hardware. This product is not rated for lifting. Do not use it to lift or suspend loads. For lifting applications use a rated lifting product marked with a working load limit (WLL).

Related products

Other Beaver chain and shackles: Grade S screw pin bow shackles, Grade S screw pin dee shackles, galvanised proof coil chain. Proof coil chain is not a trailer safety chain.