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

Certifications and Sustainability

We have been certified as a Quality System since March 2000 and in 2020 we also obtained environmental certification. For us, these are not simple milestones, but the beginning of a continuous improvement journey that involves every area of the company Every day, we work towards respecting people and the environment, integrating these values ​​into our decisions and processes. In 2024 we published our first Sustainability Report, an important step to transparently sharing our work and the results achieved. All this translates into concrete value for customers and suppliers: choosing our company means relying on a serious, ethical and trustworthy partner.

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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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🎓 The value of internships for companies

For 23 years, our company has been hosting students through school-to-work programs. To date, we have supported 34 experiences involving both high schools and universities.The goal is simple, yet essential: to help young people—students today, professionals tomorrow—gain real, hands-on exposure to the world of work.What am I suited for? What am I good at? What […]

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👶 Exciting news at 3C Catene

We are happy to share some wonderful news with you: Carolina Usatii, our sales assistant who has been a trusted point of contact for many of you over the years, will soon become a mother. For this reason, she will be on maternity leave from March 6th until December 31st, 2026. During this period, her […]

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Not all chains are the same. And that difference matters

At first glance, they may look identical: same diameter, same finish, same appearanceBut why can two chains behave so differently?When you choose a small chain, you are not simply purchasing a component—you are influencing the safety, durability, and performance of your final product.Here’s what truly makes the difference:✅ Quality-controlled materials and a qualified supply chainCarefully […]

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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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