Buy Chain & Chain Accessories in the UAE

Across the UAE's construction sites, ports, offshore platforms, manufacturing plants, and transportation fleet operations, chains and chain accessories form an invisible but critical backbone of industrial safety and productivity.

The wrong chain grade, a mismatched shackle, or a worn connecting link can mean the difference between a secure lift and a catastrophic failure — making precise product selection a non-negotiable professional responsibility. FEPY offers a comprehensive, grade-verified range of industrial chains and chain accessories for every professional application — from overhead lifting and rigging to cargo securing, marine mooring, and general industrial use.

Our collection includes Grade 80, Grade 100, and Grade 120 alloy lifting chains; transport and lashing chains; chain slings; shackles; hooks; swivels; turnbuckles; connecting links; shortening clutches; and a full suite of rigging accessories.

Top Chain & Chain Accessories Brands at FEPY

FEPY stocks chains and chain accessories from globally certified manufacturers whose products are trusted across the UAE's most demanding industrial, marine, and construction environments.

• Crosby: The world's most recognised name in rigging hardware, Crosby manufactures certified shackles, hooks, swivels, and chain accessories to the highest international standards — widely used across UAE oil and gas, offshore, and heavy construction operations where load-rated rigging hardware is a mandatory compliance requirement.​
• Kito: A Japanese engineering specialist whose alloy lifting chains and chain slings are manufactured to DIN EN 818 and ISO standards — offering exceptional strength, precision link geometry, and long fatigue life for heavy-duty overhead lifting in UAE factories, shipyards, and industrial facilities.
• Yale: A globally trusted manufacturer of grade-certified lifting chains, chain slings, and associated rigging accessories, Yale's products are extensively used across UAE ports, construction sites, and petrochemical facilities for their consistent load performance and compliance credentials.
• Stanley: Delivers professional-grade chain and security chain products widely used across UAE construction, logistics, and industrial environments — trusted for durable carbon steel construction and reliable performance for load securing and general heavy-duty applications.
• DeWalt: Provides robust chain accessories and securing hardware engineered for demanding UAE site conditions, combining high tensile performance with corrosion-resistant finishes suited to outdoor and coastal environments.
• Geepas Toolz: Offers accessible and dependable chain products for light industrial, workshop, and general-purpose use — providing practical load-securing and utility chain solutions at an affordable price point suitable for everyday professional applications.
• Makita: Extends its engineering quality into industrial accessories, including chains and securing hardware, offering durable and reliable products suited to workshop, maintenance, and site-based load management applications.

Why Choose FEPY?

FEPY is a safety-first supplier of chains and chain accessories — providing grade-verified, traceable products backed by expert technical guidance and procurement support that UAE professionals can trust.

• Grade-Verified, Traceable Stock: Every lifting chain and chain accessory stocked by FEPY is sourced from manufacturers with documented grade certification — ensuring your procurement records include the traceability documentation required by UAE site safety regulations and lifting equipment compliance frameworks.
• Full-Spectrum Product Range: From Grade 80 alloy lifting chains and multi-leg chain slings to stainless steel marine shackles, cargo lashing chains, and turnbuckles, FEPY's range covers every chain and rigging accessory application in a single procurement destination.
• UAE-Wide Express Delivery: Our efficient national logistics network ensures rapid dispatch of your chain and accessory orders — whether a single shackle replacement or a full rigging kit — to any site, port, facility, or address across the UAE without delay.
• Component Compatibility Guidance: Our specialists understand that chains and accessories must be matched by grade and manufacturer specification — a Grade 100 chain paired with a Grade 80 fitting creates an unsafe assembly. FEPY ensures every recommendation produces a correctly matched, load-rated system.​
• Bulk & Project Supply Pricing: FEPY offers volume-based pricing for contractors, riggers, marine operators, and industrial facilities procuring chains and accessories at scale — delivering significant cost efficiencies for ongoing and project-based procurement.
• Secure & Streamlined Procurement: FEPY's encrypted online purchasing platform enables procurement officers, site managers, and individual buyers to order with confidence — backed by transparent product specifications, grade markings, and clear compliance documentation.

How to Select the Best Chain & Chain Accessories for Your Project?

Selecting the correct chain and accessories requires precise matching of grade, material, configuration, and environmental conditions to your specific application. Here are the critical factors to evaluate:

Chain Grade — The Most Critical Decision:

Grade	Material	Approved for Overhead Lifting	Primary Applications
Grade 30	Low-carbon steel	No	Light utility, agricultural, decorative
Grade 43	Heat-treated carbon steel	No	Load binding, logging, marine tie-down
Grade 70	Heat-treated carbon steel	No	Cargo securing, transport, towing
Grade 80	Heat-treated alloy steel	Yes	Overhead lifting, chain slings, rigging
Grade 100	Heat-treated alloy steel	Yes	High-performance lifting, oil & gas, critical rigging
Grade 120	Heat-treated alloy steel	Yes	Maximum strength lifting, reduced weight vs G80/100

Only Grade 80, Grade 100, and Grade 120 alloy chains are approved for overhead lifting applications. Grade 70 and below must never be used for lifting.

Chain Sling Configuration:

• Single-Leg Sling: One chain attached to a master link — for simple, vertical lifts where the load has a single attachment point.​
• Two-Leg Sling: Two chains from a master link — distributes load across two attachment points, with SWL varying by sling angle.​
• Three-Leg & Four-Leg Slings: Three or four chains for wide, multi-point loads such as structural steel sections, prefabricated panels, and heavy machinery.​
• Always account for the reduction in WLL at wider sling angles. At 60° from vertical, a two-leg sling's effective capacity reduces significantly. Consult angle factor tables before rigging.​

Chain Accessories — Key Types:

• Shackles (Bow & D-Shackle): The most common rigging connector — bow shackles for multi-directional loads, D-shackles for inline loading. Always use SWL-rated, forged steel shackles with a positive locking pin.
• Hooks (Clevis, Grab, Self-Locking): For connecting chain slings to crane hooks, lifting points, and load attachments — self-locking safety hooks are mandatory for overhead applications.​
• Swivels: Allow the chain to rotate freely under load, preventing chain twist during lifting and rigging operations — essential for long pendant lifts and multi-leg sling configurations.​
• Turnbuckles: Threaded tensioning devices for adjusting tension in rigging assemblies, lashing systems, and structural tie-downs — available in hook-hook, hook-eye, and eye-eye configurations.​
• Connecting Links (Master Links): Oval or pear-shaped connectors joining chain legs to hooks and shackles — must be grade-matched to the chain in use.​
• Shortening Clutches (Grab Hooks): Allow chain sling length to be adjusted on-site without removing or replacing hardware — enabling precise load positioning during complex lifts.​
• Quick Links & Repair Links: For on-site chain repair, extension, and light-duty assembly — not approved for overhead lifting but widely used in marine, agricultural, and general industrial applications.​

Chain Material for UAE Environments:

• Alloy Steel (Galvanised): The standard for overhead lifting chain — excellent strength and cost-effective, with hot-dip galvanising providing corrosion resistance for outdoor and coastal UAE environments.​
• Stainless Steel (Grade 316): Superior corrosion resistance for marine, offshore, and food processing applications where salt water, chemical exposure, or hygiene requirements demand a higher material specification.
• Zinc-Plated & Epoxy-Coated: Provide moderate corrosion protection for general industrial and outdoor use — suitable for UAE conditions where full stainless steel is not required, but bare carbon steel would corrode prematurely.​

Working Load Limit (WLL) & Safety Factor:

• All lifting chains and accessories must carry a clearly marked WLL.​
• The standard safety factor for Grade 80 and Grade 100 lifting chains is 4:1 (breaking strength to WLL).​
• Never exceed the WLL of the weakest component in the rigging assembly — the assembly is only as strong as its lowest-rated part.

UAE Regulatory Requirements:

• All lifting chain slings used in the UAE must comply with Abu Dhabi EHSMS CoP 34.0 and relevant EN 818 / ISO standards.​
• Chain slings must be inspected before each use and formally examined by a competent person at six-monthly intervals, with certificates of thorough examination retained on site.​
• Chains showing elongation exceeding 5% of original length, visible cracks, deformation, or severe corrosion must be immediately removed from service.​

FAQs

What chain grades are approved for overhead lifting in the UAE?

Only Grade 80, Grade 100, and Grade 120 alloy steel chains are approved for overhead lifting applications. Grade 70 is a transport and cargo securing chain — it must never be used for overhead lifting regardless of its breaking strength, as it lacks the required ductility and fatigue resistance of alloy lifting chain.

What is the difference between Grade 80 and Grade 100 chain?

Grade 100 chain offers approximately 25% higher Working Load Limit than Grade 80 chain of the same diameter — allowing smaller, lighter chain to be specified for equivalent loads. Grade 80 is the industry standard for general overhead lifting and performs better under elevated temperatures. Grade 100 is preferred where weight reduction and higher performance margins are critical, such as in oil and gas and offshore applications.

Can I use a Grade 70 transport chain for lifting?

No. Grade 70 chain is a high-strength transport and cargo securing chain — it is not approved for overhead lifting under any circumstances. Its metallurgical properties do not provide the ductility or fatigue resistance required for safe overhead lifting. Using Grade 70 for lifting creates a serious safety risk and violates UAE lifting equipment regulations.​

What is the difference between a bow shackle and a D-shackle?

A D-shackle (dee shackle) has a narrow, D-shaped bow suited for inline loading where force is applied along the shackle's axis. A bow shackle has a larger, rounded bow that accommodates multi-directional loading from slings and multiple attachments simultaneously. For lifting sling connections, bow shackles are generally preferred due to their ability to handle angular loads safely.

How do I know if my chain and accessories are grade-matched?

Chains and accessories must always be matched by grade — connecting a Grade 100 chain to a Grade 80 master link creates a system rated only to the lower Grade 80 component. Look for embossed grade markings on every link (e.g., 8, 80, or 800 for Grade 80) and verify that all connecting hardware carries a matching or higher WLL. FEPY can advise on correctly matched, complete rigging assemblies.​

How often must chain slings be inspected in the UAE?

Chain slings must be visually inspected before every use by the operator, and formally examined by a competent person at intervals not exceeding six months. A certificate of thorough examination must be issued after each formal inspection and retained on the worksite. Abu Dhabi EHSMS CoP 34.0 sets out these requirements as mandatory minimum standards for all UAE lifting operations.

What type of chain should I use for marine applications in the UAE?

For marine and offshore UAE applications, Grade 316 stainless steel chain or hot-dip galvanised alloy chain is the appropriate choice. Standard carbon steel chain corrodes rapidly in the UAE's salt-laden coastal environment. For mooring, anchor, and underwater applications, stainless or hot-dip galvanised chain provides the corrosion resistance needed for reliable long-term performance.

What is a shortening clutch, and when should I use it?

A shortening clutch (grab hook assembly) is a rigging accessory that allows the effective length of a chain sling to be adjusted on-site by engaging the hook at any chain link — eliminating the need to carry multiple sling lengths for varying load heights. They are especially useful during complex multi-leg lifts where precise load levelling is required. Always verify the shortening clutch's WLL matches the chain grade in use.​

What causes chain failure, and how can it be prevented?

The most common causes of chain failure in UAE industrial environments are overloading beyond WLL, using incorrect chain grades for lifting, shock loading, operating with kinked or twisted chain, corrosion degradation from coastal salt exposure, and using worn or cracked links that have not been removed from service. Prevent failure through pre-use inspection, strict WLL compliance, correct grade selection, and regular formal examination by a competent person.​

Why should I buy chains and chain accessories from FEPY?

FEPY provides a grade-verified, traceable range of industrial chains and chain accessories from globally certified manufacturers — covering every application from overhead lifting and rigging to marine mooring and cargo securing. With UAE-wide express delivery, expert grade-matching guidance, volume pricing for project procurement, and secure online ordering, FEPY is the most reliable and safety-conscious source for professional chain and rigging supply in the UAE.

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