Wednesday, June 13, 2012

American Chains™ U-Form® Stud


 American Chains™ U-Form® Studs are welded on the flat (square) side of the link proving to stay upright for better wear and superior traction.

American Chains™ U-Form® Studs do not lay down like traditional studded chains therefore drastically improve traction.


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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

American Chains™ feature through hardened Boron Alloy steel.

American Chains™ feature through hardened Boron Alloy steel.

Through hardened Boron Alloy steel provides uniform hardness and tensile strength throughout.

American Chains™ uses the process of heat treatment to maintain consistent hardness throughout the steel. 

Uniform hardness provides longer and more uniform wear.

Uniform hardness also prevents breakage associated with case hardened products.


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Monday, June 11, 2012

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Why run American Chains™ on your Skidder, Loader, Tractor, Harvester or Forwarder?



* American Chains™ offers outstanding tire protection with superior traction.

* American Chains™ will provide excellent traction in mud, snow, rock and ice.

* American Chains™ are ideal for medium and heavy duty applications.

* American Chains™ offers a smooth operator ride.

* American Chains™ will allow you to steer over damp or moss covered rocks and logs.

* With 10 different models: 

Super Stud® 

Single Net™ 

- Double Net™ 

- Triple Net™ 

- Combo™ Chain 

- Tight RingBear Paw™ 

- Standard Ring Bear Paw™ 

- Economy Ring Bear Paw™

- ForesTrac® Studded

- ForesTrac® Ring


American Chains™ offers the ideal tire chains for your application.

* American Chains™ delivers traction and performance with value.

* Once you've ruAmerican Chains™ you'll miss them if you take them off.



Visit www.AmericanChains.com to view our complete line of Tire Chains.







Monday, June 4, 2012

The Northeastern Forest Products Equipment Expo

The Northeastern Forest Products Equipment Expo in Essex

 Junction, VT was a success! It was great to see our

customers and meet new people. Special thanks to Scott

Trahan, one of our American Chains salesman for these

great pics. Give Scott a call for your tire chain needs.

(207) 465-7276






Thursday, May 24, 2012

Why buy American Made?

When you purchase products made in the USA you help keep the American economy growing.

When you choose to buy American Made it helps keep you and your friends earning a living. 


When you buy American you support not only the American manufacturers but you also support American workers, child labor laws, and safe working conditions. 

When you buy American Made you contribute to the payment of an honest day's work and wages.


When you choose only American products you're choosing a higher standard.


When you purchase products made in the USA you can be confident that safety standards are in place for you the consumer. 


By buying American Made you foster American independence.


Buying American Made Matters!

Please visit www.AmericanChains.com to help support your fellow Americans!


Wednesday, May 2, 2012

American Chains Custom Builds!

American Chains™ has computer design capability and we specialize in custom tire chain application and odd tire sizes.

www.AmericanChains.com  has a complete line of tire chains for a wide selection of applications.

American Chains are Through Hardened

American Chains are built from 10B21 Through Hardened Boron Alloy AMERICAN Steel providing uniform hardness and tensile strength throughout.

Extensive tests and field experience have shown that American Chains wear longer, more uniformly, and without breakage associated with case hardened products.

Combo Chain


An industry first of combination ring and stud chain allowing for traction in all types of terrain and conditions. With the aggressive ring design, coupled with studded tag chain, Combo™ Chain performs in mud and snow, and rock or ice, and is suitable for all heavy duty applications. Large heavy duty rings and lugs with 3/4" studs on both the 5/8" and 3/4" tag models. Also available in dual side by side rings in wider floatation tire sizes.

American Chains World Renowned U-Form Studs are welded on the flat (square) side of the link therefore stay upright for better wear and superior traction. These studs do not lay down like traditional studded chains, improving traction over rock, frozen/wet wood, ice or ledge.

Visit www.AmericanChains.com to view all American Chains chain options.


ForesTrac Ring



American Chains™ ForesTrac® ring tire chains are available with 1/2" tag chain with 1" by 10" ring or 7/8" by 8" ring to meet any traction requirements. American Chains recommends customer checks for adequate clearance before purchasing these aggressive off road tractor chains.

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ForesTrac Studded



American Chains™ ForesTrac® studded tractor tire chains are available with 1/2" tag chain to meet any traction requirements. American Chains recommends customer checks for adequate clearance before purchasing these aggressive off road tractor chains.

Find a wide selection of chains here www.AmericanChains.com

Super Stud



Another industry first from American Chains™, oversize studs. American Chains™ 5/8" Super Stud® model features 3/4" studs. Super Stud® chain is recommended for harvester/forwarder applications in addition to skidders and loaders, where an open pattern for ease of cleaning is needed.

Find the right tire chains or snow chains for your application here www.AmericanChains.com


Net Tire Chains



American Chains™ Net™ chains are now available in single, double, or triple Net™ patterns, in 9/16", 5/8", or 3/4" tag options. All feature six aggressive studs per section for maximum traction.

Find Tire Chains and Snow Chains Here www.AmericanChains.com

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Bear Paw Ring Chains


Bear Paw™ Ring chains are available in three different models, all with 5/8" tag chain, for medium duty applications in mud or snow; Bear Paw™ Tight Ring offers smooth operator ride with its three link 5/8" tag configuration due to minimal distance between rings. Bear Paw™ Standard Ring, with industry standard five links of 5/8" tag chain, delivers traction and performance with value. Bear Paw™ Economy Ring, with seven links of 5/8" tag, provides for the traction required while also offering greater savings.


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American Chains are 100% American Made!

American Chains are Hand Assembled for Optimum Quality Control right here in the U.S.A!

Americans do the research and development.
Americans do the manufacturing and welding.
Americans do the packaging and the shipping.


View our many chain options at www.AmericanChains.com