3C CATENE

For over 50 years, we’ve specialised in crafting iron and stainless steel chains ranging from 1.30 to 3.90 mm in diameter. To date, we are the largest Italian producers of small chains.

100% MADE IN ITALY

Our commitment to sourcing materials and processing from local suppliers ensures a production cycle that delivers chains with declared and guaranteed dimensions, from the first link to the last.

CUSTOMISED CHAINS

We offer customisable options for all our chains, allowing you to choose the link size, finish, and packaging to suit your specific needs and applications.

3C Catalogue

Discover our range of products by clicking on the specific type you’re interested in.

Our customers

We specialise in supplying chains and tailored solutions to three distinct types of companies (exclusively for professional use), each with unique product requirements and purchase volumes.
We serve as subcontracting partners for semi-finished chains, and we also offer our products in customised packaging and quantities ready for retail sale or immediate use.

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Partners

Chain manufacturers that want to expand their catalogue offer

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Retailers

Wholesalers and distributors

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Manufacturers

Manufacturers who use chains into their products or processes/installations

Fields of use

Our chains have multiple uses and are used in various fields of application. In particular, chains are essential for delineating areas and pathways, connecting components securely, and supporting small to medium loads effectively.
For every application, we can supply you directly with the component tailored to your requirements, ready for immediate use.
Tell us what you need to do and we’ll help you find the best solution.

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35,000 MT OF CHAIN PRODUCED EVERY DAY

Our machine fleet, featuring 37 automatic bending-welding machines, has been fully designed, engineered, and manufactured by us in collaboration with specialized external companies.

News

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Our Quality and Environmental certifications confirmed

On 2nd and 3rd of April 2025, the surveillance audits of 3C Catene’s certified systems were successfully concluded: our daily commitment has received further official confirmation. The certifications UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 for quality and UNI EN ISO 14001:2015 for the environment have therefore been renewed. But for us it is not just a formality: […]

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New brochures “the sectors of use of the chain”

Our chains have various fields of application and are mainly used to connect parts to structures, delimit areas or paths, support light loads. Sometimes you try to solve one of these needs but you don’t think about the chain as a possible solution. For this reason we have prepared brochures dedicated to the main sectors […]

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The chains in the agriculture

We are specialized in the production of chains for various applications in greenhouses, crops and agriculture in general. The chain pieces fixed with suitable connections allow for easy and practical support for tanks, structures and systems, offering great flexibility in the various installations. The chains can also be supplied directly in pieces of the desired […]

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3C Catene

We are a second-generation artisan company led by Walter and Luca Cortiana, sons of the founder Giampietro. Located in Lecco, a renowned Italian wire district, we carry on the tradition of excellence in wire and chain production. Our history is rooted in values that go beyond mere economic results, focusing on building profitable relationships and collaborations within our community. These partnerships have enriched our work, fostering year-over-year success in the market.

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