ABB - Installation Products CI8912 - Chain, Jack, Trade Size #12, Working Load 29 Pounds, Zinc Plated Steel
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CI8912

UPC: 622538680815


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Overview

The ABB CI8912 is a zinc-plated steel chain designed for light-duty applications requiring moderate strength and basic corrosion resistance. With a #12 trade size, approximately 3/32 inch in diameter, this chain is compatible with standard #12 hardware, ensuring ease of integration into existing systems. It features a working load limit of 29 pounds, making it suitable for scenarios where securement, light tensioning, or restraint is needed, but not for heavy lifting or critical load-bearing applications. The zinc plating provides a foundational level of protection against rust and oxidation, ideal for indoor environments or sheltered outdoor use. Common applications include securing transport equipment, anchoring light fixtures, and tensioning light cables in installation, maintenance, and repair operations. This chain meets general-purpose chain standards for light industrial use. It is important to note that the CI8912 is NOT rated for overhead lifting according to OSHA or ASME B30.9 standards. The zinc plating also ensures continued compatibility with other plated accessories. For controlled environments where basic corrosion protection and moderate load capacity are primary requirements, the ABB CI8912 (SKU CI8912) offers a reliable solution. Always verify application requirements and hardware compatibility before use. UNSPSC Code: 39121311.
  • Zinc-plated steel construction for basic corrosion resistance
  • #12 Trade Size (approx. 3/32 inch diameter) for hardware compatibility
  • 29 Pound Working Load Limit for light-duty applications
  • Ideal for securing, anchoring, and light tensioning
  • Suitable for indoor or sheltered outdoor environments

Specifications

Color
Silver
Material
Zinc Plated Steel
Size
#12
Special Features
Inner pack of 50
Type
Roughing-In
Package Dimensions (L x W x H)
5.3 IN x 4.1 IN x 4.3 IN
Package Dimensions (L x W x H)
13.462 cm x 10.414 cm x 10.922 cm
Package Weight (Imperial)
0.1000 L
Package Weight (Metric)
0.0450 kg

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the working load limit for the ABB CI8912 chain?

The ABB CI8912 chain has a working load limit of 29 pounds.

What is the trade size of the ABB CI8912 chain?

The ABB CI8912 chain is a #12 trade size, which is approximately 3/32 inch in diameter.

Is the ABB CI8912 chain suitable for overhead lifting?

No, the ABB CI8912 chain is not rated for overhead lifting according to OSHA or ASME B30.9 standards.

What type of environments is this chain best suited for?

The zinc plating offers basic corrosion protection, making it ideal for indoor or sheltered outdoor use.

What are common applications for the ABB CI8912 chain?

Common applications include securing transport equipment, anchoring light fixtures, and tensioning light cables.

Frequently Asked Questions about ABB - Installation Products

What technical support does ABB - Installation Products offer?

ABB - Installation Products offers comprehensive technical support through a dedicated technical support hotline at 888-385-1221 (Option 1), available 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST, Monday-Friday. Their support services include emergency services, on-site support, remote diagnostics, installation assistance, equipment assessments, and repair coordination. Customers can also access technical resources via email at [email protected].

What are the main product lines offered by ABB - Installation Products?

ABB - Installation Products offers a comprehensive range of electrical distribution and protection solutions, including panelboards like ReliaGear® and ProLine, circuit monitoring systems, softstarters, and modular bus bar systems. Key product lines cover low voltage applications with specialized offerings such as the SMISSLINE TP flexible power distribution bus system, Ekip UP protection and metering relays, and enclosed/open softstarters for industrial and commercial sectors.

What are the key features of ABB - Installation Products products?

ABB - Installation Products feature advanced, user-friendly design elements optimized for industrial applications. Key features include 2-in-1 Push-in Spring connection technology allowing ferruled and rigid cable connections, tool-free mounting, robust vibration and shock-proof design, and front-accessible terminals. The products deliver high connection capacities up to 18.5 kW, support motor starting solutions, provide short-circuit fuseless protection to 100 kA, and enable faster, more intuitive installation with one-hand mounting and automated wiring capabilities.

What environmental ratings do ABB - Installation Products products have?

ABB - Installation Products offer robust environmental ratings across multiple standards, including IP54 to IP66 protection levels and NEMA Type 1 to Type 4X enclosures. These ratings ensure superior protection against dust, water, and corrosion for both indoor and outdoor industrial applications, with certifications that meet stringent environmental performance requirements.

What accessories are available for ABB - Installation Products products?

ABB - Installation Products offers a comprehensive range of accessories designed to enhance functionality and connectivity across industrial control systems. Key accessories include auxiliary contact blocks, signaling contacts, shunt trips, undervoltage releases, electronic timers, interlocks, interface relays, terminal blocks, and connection accessories. These accessories are compatible with SMISSLINE TP plug-in distribution systems and Unifix AD busbar systems, allowing for easy installation and configuration of manual motor starters, circuit breakers, and other electrical components.

What is ABB - Installation Products's warranty policy?

ABB - Installation Products offers a standard 1-year factory warranty for most installation products, with options to extend warranty coverage up to 5 years for specific product lines like low voltage circuit breakers. Extended warranty requires online registration through ABB's Extended Warranty Tool, which verifies product application and provides additional coverage for manufacturing defects and factory-mounted accessories.

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How are ABB - Installation Products products typically installed?

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