Open Balls

Used to permanently attach lengths of chain and as termination devices for fixture suspensions, pull chains, and as a stop ball for electrical switches. Also used in the jewelry trade, as well as for trimming in various other fields. Combination pliers are used to close the ball shut.

Open Ball or Open Ball Termination Bead Diagram to showcase how the open ball operates with lengths of ball chain.

SIZE & AVAILABLE FINISHES	FOR CHAIN SIZE *CAN BE USED TO GO OVER A BALL ON THE BELOW SIZED CHAIN
3/32" Open Ball (Nickel Plated Brass or Yellow Brass)	#1, #2
1/8" Open Ball (Nickel Plated Brass or Yellow Brass)	#1, #2, #3
5/32" Open Ball (Nickel Plated Brass or Yellow Brass)	#3, #6
3/16" Open Ball (Nickel Plated Brass or Yellow Brass)	#3, #6, #8
1/4" Open Ball (Nickel Plated Brass or Yellow Brass)	#8, #10
5/16" Open Ball (Various Finishes)	#8, #10
3/8" Open Ball (Various Finishes)	#10, #13
1/2" Open Ball (Aluminum)	#10, #13