keðju
Keðja, in Icelandic often appearing in the form keðju, is a flexible length composed of connected metal links designed to transmit force, secure loads, or guide movement. It is used in a wide range of applications, including lifting and rigging, towing, securing cargo, and as part of mechanical systems such as chain drives and conveyors. The term covers both heavy-duty industrial chains and lighter, everyday examples.
A keðja consists of individual links that are joined to form a continuous chain. The links can
Technical characteristics used to specify a keðja include length, pitch (distance between adjacent pin centers), pin
Etymology: the word is of Germanic origin and cognate with Danish kæde, Norwegian kjede, and Swedish kedja,