Open Link Ship Anchor Chain (Studless Type) – Technical Specifications & Selection Guide
Product Overview:
Our open link Ship Anchor Chain (studless type) offers a lightweight alternative to traditional stud link chains, featuring:
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15-20% weight reduction for easier handling
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Compatible with D-type joining shackles
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Suitable for vessels where maximum holding power isn’t critical
Key Differences from Stud Link Chains:
| Feature | Open Link Chain | Stud Link Chain |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Lighter | Heavier |
| Strength | Lower (20-30% less) | Higher |
| Shackle Type | D-type | Kenter |
| Applications | Secondary mooring, small craft | Primary ship anchoring |
| Cost | More economical | Premium priced |
Parameters:
| BM3 | BM2 | Nominal Diameter (mm) | Approx. Mass | ||
| Proof Test Load (KN) | Breaking Test Load (KN) | Proof Test Load (KN) | Breaking Test Load (KN) | (kg/ 27.5m) | |
| – | – | 9.3 | 18.6 | 6 | 21.45 |
| – | – | 12.6 | 25.2 | 7 | 29.15 |
| – | – | 18.5 | 33 | 8 | 38.23 |
| – | – | 20.9 | 41.8 | 9 | 48.4 |
| – | – | 25.8 | 51.6 | 10 | 59.68 |
| – | – | 31.2 | 62.4 | 11 | 72.33 |
| – | – | 41.2 | 82.6 | 12.5 | 93.23 |
| – | – | 51 | 101.9 | 14 | 116.88 |
| 92.42 | 184.83 | 66.2 | 132.3 | 16 | 139.43 |
| 110.55 | 221.1 | 78.89 | 157.78 | 17.5 | 178.35 |
| 130.32 | 260.64 | 93.6 | 187.2 | 19 | 217.68 |
| 151.7 | 303.42 | 108.64 | 217.27 | 20.5 | 229.14 |
| 174.4 | 349.4 | 125.4 | 250.9 | 22 | 264.49 |
| 207.9 | 415.8 | 149.9 | 298.9 | 24 | 341.82 |
| 244 | 488 | 175.4 | 350.8 | 26 | 369.94 |
| 283 | 566 | 203.8 | 406.7 | 28 | 427.04 |
| 324 | 649.8 | 234.2 | 467.5 | 30 | 490.98 |
| 369.6 | 739.3 | 265.6 | 531.2 | 32 | 559.65 |
| 417.3 | 834.6 | 299.9 | 599.8 | 34 | 671.52 |
| 467.8 | 935.7 | 336.1 | 672.3 | 36 | 707.85 |
| 521.3 | 1042.5 | 374.4 | 748.7 | 38 | 788.98 |
| 577.6 | 1155.2 | 414.5 | 829.1 | 40 | 869.36 |
| 636.8 | 1273.6 | 457.7 | 915.3 | 42 | 959.3 |
| 698.9 | 1398 | 502.7 | 999.6 | 44 | 1111.25 |
| 763.9 | 1527.8 | 548.8 | 1097 | 46 | 1152.07 |
| 831.7 | 1663.5 | 597.8 | 1195.6 | 48 | 1256.26 |
| 902.5 | 1805 | 648.8 | 1293.6 | 50 | 1360.41 |
| 976.14 | 1952.28 | 697.63 | 1395.26 | 52 | 1485.61 |
| 1052.68 | 2105.36 | 752.33 | 1504.66 | 54 | 1648.08 |
| 1132.1 | 2264.2 | 809.09 | 1618.18 | 56 | 1715.97 |
| 1214.4 | 2428.8 | 867.91 | 1735.82 | 58 | 1844.5 |
| 1299.6 | 2599.2 | 928.8 | 1857.6 | 60 | 1973.29 |
| 1387.68 | 2775.36 | 991.75 | 1983.5 | 62 | 2101.56 |
| 1478.66 | 2957.32 | 1056.77 | 2113.54 | 64 | 2298.47 |
| 1572.52 | 3145.04 | 1123.85 | 2247.7 | 66 | 2398.1 |
| 1669.26 | 3338.52 | 1192.99 | 2385.98 | 68 | 2522.88 |
| 1768.9 | 3537.8 | 1264.2 | 2528.4 | 70 | 2697.65 |
The description/sizes may be different with goods, please check with us when order.
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