The original Bead Chain since 1914. Top quality, competitively-priced spool chain.
We stock a wide variety of sizes, materials, and finishes to meet all your requirements. At Bead, we realize you have a choice when buying spool chain. Save money and purchase your ball chain spools and rolls from Bead Chain, which can be used for countless applications, from jewelry to dog tags and even for lamps and fans.

Spool Sizes
Chain # Size | Diameter (Inches) | Diameter (Milimeters) | Avg. Tensile (Brass) | Avg. Tensile (Steel) | Avg. Tensile (Stainless) | Beads (Per Foot) | Std. Spool Length |
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#3 | .095" | 2.4mm | 20 lbs | 20 lbs | 25 lbs | 93 | 1,000' |
#6 | .127" | 3.2mm | 30 lbs | 30 lbs | 45 lbs | 69 | 1,000' |
#8 | .156" | 3.96mm | 40 lbs | 40 lbs | n/a | 56 | 500' |
10 | .178" | 4.52mm | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 90 lbs | 49 | 500' |
#13 | .250" | 6.3mm | 90 lbs | 90 lbs | 115 lbs | 36 | 250' |
#20 | 382" | 9.7mm | 150 lbs | n/a | n/a | 24 | 100' |
Base Metals | Plating | Colors |
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Stainless Steel STS304J1 | Nickel Plating | Red |
Steel | Copper Plating | White |
Brass | Statuary Bronze | Blue |
Copper Alloy | Antique | Black |
Aluminum | Brass | Any Custom |
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