Question : What is the thickness and size of the links?
Answer : Each link has a thickness of 1/2'', an inside height of 2 1/4'', and an inside width of 3/4''.
Question : What kind of force does it take to break through the hardened steel?
Answer : The chain requires 10 tons of cutting force to break through the hardened steel.
Question : What kind of items can this chain secure?
Answer : ABUS square link security chains can secure commercial and residential properties, containers, bikes, gates, fences, trailers, ATV’s, motorcycles and much more.
Question : Can the 14ks be interlinked to use the 37/80 padlock on one link?
Answer : Yes, the extra-long link on one end allows the pass-through of the other end link to attach a padlock.
Question : Will the hole openings take a 3/8” lock?
Answer : Yes, there is plenty of room to spare for a 3/8" lock.
Question : Can the ends of the abus 8ks chain fit into each other?
Answer : Yes, the link at one end of the chain is longer than the other links, allowing the other end link to pass through and attach a lock.
Question : What is the weight of the chain?
Answer : The weight listed as 0.6 ounces is either a misprint or the weight of one link. The total weight of the chain is over 18 lbs.
Question : What lock do you recommend for this chain in a high traffic area?
Answer : The abus 92/80 KB lock is recommended as it provides strong security and is difficult to breach.
Question : Have these chains changed? I received sets with short links on both ends.
Answer : While the chain typically has one long and one short link on the ends, there may be variations, and some chains may have two short links. In such cases, they may not fit certain locks.
Question : What is the outside diameter of this chain?
Answer : The welds on the links extend to about 1.165 inches, which is more than 1 5/32". If you need to run the chain through a 1 1/8" eye bolt, it may not fit.
Question : What is the maximum shackle diameter that can fit inside the chain?
Answer : A shackle with a diameter just under 1/2" (around 11 mm) can fit without any issues.
Question : Does the chain come with a lock?
Answer : No, the chain does not come with a lock. It works well with a large Abus Discus lock, where one end link is longer to allow the regular link on the other end to fit through it.
Question : What is the Brinell Hardness of this chain?
Answer : The Brinell Hardness is not specified, but the Rockwell Hardness is approximately 48-50. The chain offers significant resistance to bolt cutters and side grinders, providing a good amount of time against theft attempts.