Fender Chain

Fender Chain

Anchor chain installation:

Installing an anchor chain on a vessel requires careful preparation and attention to safety. Here are the general steps to follow when installing an anchor chain:
Determine the chain size: The size of the anchor chain needed will depend on the size and weight of the vessel. It is important to select the appropriate size to ensure the chain can handle the loads that it will be subjected to.
Choose the anchor: The anchor should also be selected based on the vessel size and type, as well as the seabed conditions where the vessel will be anchoring.
Determine the anchor locker size: The anchor locker is the compartment where the anchor chain will be stored. The locker should be large enough to accommodate the length of chain needed, as well as the anchor and any other associated equipment.
Install the chain stopper: The chain stopper is a device used to hold the anchor chain in place when not in use. It should be installed securely to withstand the loads that the chain will be subjected to.
Install the anchor roller: The anchor roller is a device that helps guide the anchor chain into the locker. It should be installed securely and positioned correctly to prevent the chain from tangling or damaging the vessel.
Thread the anchor chain: Thread the anchor chain through the anchor roller and into the locker. Be sure to take care to prevent the chain from tangling or kinking during installation.
Connect the anchor: Once the chain is in place, connect the anchor to the chain using the appropriate connection method, such as shackles or swivels.
Store the anchor: The anchor should be stored securely in the locker to prevent it from shifting during travel.
It is important to ensure that the anchor chain is properly installed and secured before using it to anchor the vessel. Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations for the anchor and chain, and inspect the equipment regularly for wear or damage.

Drawing of Common Link of Fender Chain:

Parameters of Studless Link Fender Chain:

Nominal Chain Diameter (mm)	BM2		BM3		Approx. Mass
	Proof Test Load (KN)	Breaking Test Load (KN)	Proof Test Load (KN)	Breaking Test Load (KN)	(kg/ 27.5m)
6	9.3	18.6	-	-	21.45
7	12.6	25.2	-	-	29.15
8	18.5	33	-	-	38.23
9	20.9	41.8	-	-	48.4
10	25.8	51.6	-	-	59.68
11	31.2	62.4	-	-	72.33
12.5	41.2	82.6	-	-	93.23
14	51	101.9	-	-	116.88
16	66.20	132.30	92.42	184.83	139.43
17.5	78.89	157.78	110.55	221.10	178.35
19	93.60	187.20	130.32	260.64	217.68
20.5	108.64	217.27	151.70	303.42	229.14
22	125.40	250.90	174.40	349.40	264.49
24	149.90	298.90	207.90	415.80	341.82
26	175.40	350.80	244.00	488.00	369.94
28	203.80	406.70	283.00	566.00	427.04
30	234.20	467.50	324.00	649.80	490.98
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Parameters of Stud Link Fender Chain:

Nominal Dia. (mm)	Proof Test Load (KN)		Breaking Test Load(KN)		Approx. Mass (kg/ 27.5m)
	AM2	AM3	AM2	AM3
12.5	66	92	92	132	98
14	82	116	116	165	122
16	107	150	150	216	161
17.5	127	179	179	256	193
19	150	211	211	301	227
20.5	175	244	244	349	264
22	200	280	280	401	305
24	237	332	332	476	362
26	278	389	389	556	425
28	321	449	449	642	493
30	368	514	514	735	566
32	417	583	583	833	644
34	468	655	655	937	727
36	523	732	732	1050	815
38	581	812	812	1160	909
40	640	896	896	1280	1007
42	703	981	981	1400	1110
44	769	1080	1080	1540	1218
46	837	1170	1170	1680	1331
48	908	1270	1270	1810	1450
50	981	1370	1370	1960	1573
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Fixing Parts of Fender Chain:

Installation of Fender Chain: