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An introduction to Connectors

Connectors are used to join ball chain together to make endless loops. We have a range of connectors in a variety of different finishes and sizes to match our complete ball chain range.

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    ‘R’ connectors

    R Connector Ball Chain Accessories from Sturge
    Material:

    1. Brass

    2. Stainless Steel.

    3. Plastic

    4. Mild steel

    Finish:

    1. Bright brass

    2. Nickel free
    (R3 & R6 connectors)

    3. Nickel plate

    		 Connector Size Length A Length B Chain size
    Imperial Metric Imperial Metric
    R3 3/8” 9.6mm 1/8” 3.2mm No. 2/No 3
    R6 1/2” 12.8mm 11/64” 4.26mm No. 6
    R10 17/32” 13.5mm 1/4” 6.4mm No. 8, 10
    R13 11/16” 18mm 21/64” 8.3mm No. 13
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    ‘N’ connectors

    N Connectors from Sturge Industries
    These are used in joining ball chain to sanitary assemblies such as nut and stays to enable the chain to be used as a plug.

    Part No. Length (A) Diameter (B) Hole size (C) Used on chain size
    Imperial Metric Imperial Metric
    N6 19/64” 7.5mm 15/64” 6.0mm 9/64” 3.5mm No. 6
    N8 3/8” 10.0mm 19.64” 7.5mm 11/64” 4.5mm No. 7, 8
    N10 7/16” 13.5mm 5/16” 8.0mm 13/64” 5.0mm No. 8, 10
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    ‘P’ connectors
    P Connector Ball Chain Accessories by Sturge Industries Similar to ‘N’ connectors these connect ball chain to a variety of different assemblies and applications.
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    Open beads
    Open beads by Sturge Industries Open beads are attached to the ends  of chain lengths to act as a stopping device.

    These allow the chain to be used in blind controls and other mechanical systems and prevent the chain from being completely pulled through the system.
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    Bell connectors
    Bell connectors by Sturge Similar to open bead connectors, bell connectors are attached to the end of ball chain lengths to prevent the chain from being pulled completely through the operating systems. these connectors also act as a safety feature for blind systems by eliminating the need for closed loops.
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    Joining pliers
    Connector pliers for bead chain from Sturge Industries These are used for connecting two lengths of ball chain together or creating endless ball chain loops. The pliers are able to close open balls of the chain together when end rings are installed. These pliers are suitable for use in all sizes within our ball chain.