U2 Black Ship Anchor Chain for Deep-Sea Aquaculture Cages/ Marine/Buoy/Floating/Fishing//Mooring Offshore

• Customization: Available
• Usage: Transmission Chain, Drag Chain, Conveyor Chain, Dedicated Special Chain, Mooring Chain
• Material: Alloy
• Model NO.: 16mm-130mm
• Surface Treatment: Polishing
• Feature: Heat Resistant
• Structure: Welded Chain
• Color: Solid Color
• Application: Marine, Shipping, Vessel, Offshore
• Chain Materialcha: Q235 Cm490 Cm690
• Chain Feature: Heat Resistant
• Type: Offshore Mooring Chain
• Warranty: One Year
• Breaking Load: 172kN-11180kN
• Standard: GB/T 549-2017
• Weight: 158kg-10382kg
• Grade: Grade 2 and Grade 3 for Anchor Chain
• Testing: Testing Each Link Supplied Tracable Docs
• Certification: ABS, Lr, BV, Nk, Dnv, Rina, RS, Irs, CCS
• Product Specification: Electrial Welding and Heat Treatment
• Production: Flash Butt Welded
• Processing: Welded Chains
• Key Words: Stud Link Anchor Chain
• Transport Package: Wire Rope with Shacke; /Ton Bag/Wooden Case
• Specification: 16mm-130mm
• Trademark: TH
• Origin: Qingdao
• HS Code: 73158100
• Production Capacity: 500000ton/Year
• Package Size: 1000.00cm * 1000.00cm * 1000.00cm
• Package Gross Weight: 1000.000kg

Product Description

U2 Black Painting Ship Anchor Chain for Deep-Sea Aquaculture Cages/ Marine/Buoy/Floating/Fishing//Mooring Offshore

In the world of maritime and offshore operations, the reliability and performance of anchor systems are paramount.  Anchor chains are essential components that ensure vessels and offshore structures remain secure in various sea conditions.  Among the many types of anchor chains, Stud Link Anchor Chains and Studless Link Anchor Chains stand out due to their distinct structural features, applications, and advantages.  This article provides a detailed overview of these two types of anchor chains, including their composition, functions, and benefits, tailored for a professional audience in the shipping and offshore industries.

 Introduction to Anchor Chains

An anchor chain is a series of interconnected links that connect the anchor to the vessel or offshore structure. It plays a critical role in securing the vessel to the seabed, especially in adverse weather conditions or during emergencies. The chain must be strong enough to withstand the forces exerted by the anchor and the vessel, while also being durable and resistant to environmental factors such as saltwater corrosion and mechanical stress.

Anchor chains are typically manufactured in two primary types: Stud Link Chains and Studless Link Chains. These types differ in their structural design, which affects their strength, weight, and suitability for different applications.

Stud Link Anchor Chain

Structural Features

Stud Link Anchor Chains are characterized by the presence of studs-small protrusions on the links that extend outward from the chain. These studs are designed to provide a secure grip when the chain is engaged with the vessel's anchor windlass. The cross-sectional design of the links in a Stud Link Chain is more robust, offering enhanced strength and resistance to deformation.

Advantages

• High Strength and Durability: The presence of studs increases the chain's strength, making it ideal for heavy-duty applications such as large commercial vessels, offshore platforms, and deep-sea operations.
• Excellent Load Distribution: The stud design ensures even load distribution across the chain, reducing the risk of stress concentration and enhancing the chain's overall performance.
• Compatibility with Anchor Windlasses: The studs allow the chain to engage securely with the anchor windlass, ensuring reliable retrieval and deployment of the anchor.
• Widely Used in Marine Applications: Stud Link Chains are commonly used in scenarios where a strong and reliable anchoring solution is essential, such as on large ships and offshore structures.
• Applications
• Large Commercial Vessels: Stud Link Chains are preferred for ships that require a robust and reliable anchoring system.
• Offshore Platforms: These chains are used in offshore oil and gas platforms, where the chain must withstand extreme environmental conditions.
• Heavy-Duty Mooring Systems: In applications where the chain is subjected to high loads and dynamic forces, Stud Link Chains are the preferred choice.

Studless Link Anchor Chain

Structural Features

Studless Link Anchor Chains are designed without the protruding studs found in Stud Link Chains. Instead, the links are smooth and flat, creating a streamlined and compact profile. This design reduces the chain's weight while maintaining sufficient strength for most marine applications.

Advantages

• Lightweight and Easy to Handle: The absence of studs makes Studless Link Chains lighter and easier to handle, which is beneficial for smaller vessels and situations where quick deployment is required.
• Improved Maneuverability: The streamlined design allows for smoother deployment and retrieval of the anchor, enhancing the vessel's maneuverability in dynamic sea conditions.
• Cost-Effective: Studless Link Chains are generally more affordable than Stud Link Chains, making them a popular choice for budget-conscious operators.
• Suitable for Smaller Vessels: These chains are ideal for small ships and recreational vessels where the load requirements are lower.
• Applications
• Small Vessels and Recreational Boats: Studless Link Chains are commonly used on small ships and yachts where the chain does not need to withstand extreme loads.
• Emergency Anchoring Systems: In situations where quick and efficient deployment of the anchor system is crucial, such as in emergency scenarios, Studless Link Chains are preferred.
• Offshore Mooring Systems: While not typically used in permanent mooring systems, Studless Link Chains may be used in ground chains due to their added weight.

 

Type	Open Link Marine Anchor Chain, Studlink Mainre Anchor Chain
Grade	Grade U1 Grade U2 Grade U3 Grade U4
Materail	Steel Round Bar
Surface	shot blasting then black painted or Galvanized or as required
Production	flah butt welded, heat treatment, proof load test, breaking load test
Certificate	KR LR BV NK CCS ABS DNV GL RMRS RINA ..
Factory Approval	ISO 9001 ISO 24001 ISO 28001  approval
Anchor Chain Fittings	Kenter Shackle, End Shackle, Swivel shackle, swivel group, LTM shackle, Pear Shackle and so on
Other goods	HHP Anchor, Stockless Anchor, Steel Cylinder type mooring buoy

(Norminal)ChainDiameter     (mm)	Proof test Load   (kn)		Proof test Load  (kn)		Weight          kg/27.5m
	Grade2	Grade3	Grade2	Grade3
16	107	150	150	216	158
17.5	127	179	179	256	194
19	150	211	211	301	236
20.5	175	244	244	349	269
22	200	280	280	401	322
24	237	332	332	476	370
26	278	389	389	556	431
28	321	449	449	642	496
30	368	514	514	735	564
32	417	583	583	833	635
34	468	655	655	937	712
36	523	732	732	1050	800
38	581	812	812	1160	887
40	640	896	896	1280	1032
42	703	981	981	1400	1084
44	769	1080	1080	1540	1197
46	837	1170	1170	1680	1310
48	908	1270	1270	1810	1438
50	981	1370	1370	1960	1546
52	1060	1480	1480	2110	16691
54	1140	1590	1590	2270	1791
56	1220	1710	1710	2430	1926
58	1290	1810	1810	2600	2086
60	1380	1940	1940	2770	2249
62	1470	2060	2060	2940	2361
64	1560	2190	2190	3130	2516
66	1660	2310	2310	3300	2676
68	1750	2450	2450	3500	2885
70	1840	2580	2580	3690	3010
73	1990	2790	2790	3990	3274
76	2150	3010	3010	4300	3548

(Norminal)ChainDiameter     (mm)	Proof testLoad(kn)		Proof testLoad(kn)		Weight kg,27.5m
	Grade2	Grade3	Grade2	Grade3
81	2410	3380	3380	4820	4030
84	2580	3610	3610	5160	4334
87	2750	3850	3850	5500	4650
90	2920	4090	4090	5840	4976
92	3040	4260	4260	6080	5199
95	3230	4510	4510	6440	5544
97	3340	4680	4680	6690	5780
100	3530	4940	4940	7060	6143
102	3660	5120	5120	7320	6398
105	3850	5390	5390	7700	6773
107	3980	5570	5570	7960	7033
111	4250	5940	5940	8480	7569
114	4440	6230	6230	8890	7983
117	4650	6510	6510	9300	8409
120	4850	6810	6810	9720	8863
122	5000	7000	7000	9990	9143
124	5140	7200	7200	10280	9598
127	5350	7490	7490	10710	9908
130	5570	7800	7800	11140	10382

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02.Can you accept a sample order?
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