Marine Chain

When confronted with the decision between choosing chain or wire rope for overhead lifting applications, making the right product choice is important to ensure safety and efficiency. At Laclede Chain, we understand the importance of providing our customers with the best tools for the job. In this article, we dive into the critical decision of…

When it comes to manufacturing, there’s a particular pride and assurance that comes with the label “Made in the USA.” It carries a certain prestige, symbolizing quality, reliability, and a commitment to bolstering our homegrown industries. Laclede Chain, a proud U.S. manufacturer, is not only producing chains; we’re crafting solutions tailored to your needs. We…

Ever since steel has become widely used, people have been inventing ways to prevent corrosion and abrasion in order to make it last longer. In fact, corrosion costs the U.S. economy an estimated $300 billion per year (about 3% of GDP).  Hot-dip galvanizing (HDG) has been in use as a method of corrosion protection for…

Steel is the material of choice for many of the things we use every day—tools, vehicles, and chain. Due to the saltwater and salt air, marine environments are tough on steel. Since the invention of steel, people have been experimenting with ways to prolong its life, especially in these tough environments. The typical answer is…