Stainless steel 304 chain consists of about 18% Chrome and 8% nickle within the chemical compound which are both highly active metals that are bound to lose electrons and therefore protect the iron from getting stained. 304 stainless steel lifting chain has a more suitable price compared to 316 stainless steel lifting chain and is available from 1/8 in to 2 inch. tensile strength of 304 stainless steel chain is 1570 N/mm2 which defines an average level of resistance.