Bead Chain | Authentic Bead Chain Since 1914

Authentic bead chain, made since 1914

Vertical blinds, ceiling fans, light cords, key chains and a lot more. We supply bead chain to manufacturers around the world, and we can usually help you pick the right size and finish over the phone.

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What people order most

#10 spool chain and a matching connector.

#10 Steel Nickel-Plated Spool

#10 Steel Nickel-Plated Spool

A heavier size for window coverings, stronger retention, and industrial pulls. Nickel-plated steel, ~45 lb tensile.

Size
#10 (0.178")
Material
Steel
Finish
Nickel plated
#10 Stainless Steel Spool

#10 Stainless Steel Spool

Same #10 size for wet, outdoor, or high-strength jobs. Stainless steel, ~90 lb tensile.

Size
#10 (0.178")
Material
Stainless steel
Finish
Natural
#10 Type B Coupling

#10 Type B Coupling

The connector for #10 spool chain—joins ends into loops or attaches to jump rings and hardware.

Type
B coupling
Fits
#10 chain
Material
Nickel-plated brass

Browse the catalog

Spool Chain

Sizes, materials and finishes to choose from.

Endless Loops

Continuous loops that turn through a clutch without kinking.

Chain Assemblies

More than 15 varieties, ready to use out of the box.

Chain Accessories

Couplings, end rings and other parts.

Where it ends up

Jewelry, lamps, fans, musical instruments, fishing gear, arts and crafts, fasteners, pull chains, dog tags, key chains, mechanical parts and nail clippers. If your product has a chain pull or a tether, there is a good chance it is ours.

Industries we serve

Over a hundred years of making chain

Bead Chain developed swaging, which turns all the metal fed into the machine into chain with no waste. During World War II we made more than 22 million dog-tag chains for the armed forces. We are ISO 9001 certified.

Our history

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