April 2026 There is a growing concern within the South African market regarding the supply of chain products. We have recently observed a significant increase in non-conforming Grade 3 and Grade 5 chain being sold under the pretence of being fully compliant and certified with SANS 251specification. Alarmingly, the number of incidents involving failures of these non-compliant chains is rising rapidly. Through ongoing investigations, we have confirmed that some of these failure

Step back in time with us, to an era where the clink of steel and the spirit of innovation built a legend: McKinnon Chain. Our story begins in 1909 with the formation of the McKinnon Chain Company in the USA, merging to become Columbus McKinnon Corporation by 1929. A true pioneer, Columbus McKinnon introduced alloy chain to the world in 1933. The demands of World War II dramatically increased the use of chain for lifting, towing, and securing military equipment, solidifying C

In the precision-driven world of lifting equipment, Francois Strydom is the human touch behind McKinnon Chain’s dedication to quality. With