Flash Butt Welded Anchor Chain

Flash Butt Welded Anchor Chain

Features:

1.Type: Stud Link or Studless Link Anchor Chain;

2. Diameter: 16mm-162mm;

3. Grade: U2/U3;

4. Material: CM490/CM690 Steel Bar;

5. Certificate: ABS, LR, BV, NK, DNV·GL , RS, IRS, CCS ,etc.

Anchor chain maintenance:

Proper maintenance of anchor chains is essential to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the anchoring system. Here are some tips for anchor chain maintenance:

Regular Inspection: Inspect the anchor chain regularly for any signs of wear, corrosion, or damage. Look for any cracks, bends, or distortions in the links, and check for any loose or missing shackles or pins. The chain should be inspected visually, and also by using ultrasonic thickness gauges and magnetic particle testing for detecting internal flaws.

Cleaning: Clean the anchor chain regularly to remove any salt, mud, or debris that can cause corrosion or damage. Use a high-pressure hose or a scraper to remove any build-up on the chain. Use freshwater to flush and rinse the chain after cleaning.

Lubrication: Lubricate the chain with a suitable lubricant to protect it from corrosion and reduce friction. Apply the lubricant evenly to the chain using a brush or spray.

Storage: Store the anchor chain properly to prevent damage or corrosion. Keep it in a dry and well-ventilated area, and protect it from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.

Replacement: Replace any damaged or worn components of the anchor chain immediately to ensure the safety of the crew and vessel.

Certification: Make sure that the anchor chain is certified and meets the required standards for the vessel and the type of operations. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for maintenance and inspection.

Record-keeping: Keep accurate records of the maintenance and inspection activities of the anchor chain, including any repairs or replacements. This will help in identifying any potential issues and tracking the chain's life span.

Main Connection Method of Anchor Chain:

D Shackle Connection:

Kenter Shackle Connection:

Main Nominal Diameter of Flash Butt Welded Stud Link Anchor Chain:

Nominal Chain Dia. (mm)	Proof Test Load (KN)		Breaking Test Load(KN)		Approx. Mass (kg/ 27.5m)
	AM2 Grade 2	AM3 Grade 3	AM2 Grade 2	AM3 Grade 3
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
52	1060	1480	1480	2110	1701
54	1140	1590	1590	2270	1835
56	1220	1710	1710	2430	1973
58	1290	1810	1810	2600	2117
60	1380	1940	1940	2770	2265
62	1470	2060	2060	2940	2419
64	1560	2190	2190	3130	2577
66	1660	2310	2310	3300	2741
68	1750	2450	2450	3500	2909
70	1840	2580	2580	3690	3080
...

Main Nominal Diameter of Flash Butt Welded Studless Link Anchor Chain:

Nominal Chain Dia. (mm)	BM2		BM3		Approx. Mass
	Proof Test Load (KN)	Breaking Test Load (KN)	Proof Test Load (KN)	Breaking Test Load (KN)	(kg/27.5m)
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
32	265.60	531.20	369.60	739.30	559.65
34	299.90	599.80	417.30	834.60	671.52
36	336.10	672.30	467.80	935.70	707.85
38	374.40	748.70	521.30	1042.50	788.98
40	414.50	829.10	577.60	1155.20	869.36
42	457.70	915.30	636.80	1273.60	959.30
44	502.70	999.60	698.90	1398.00	1111.25
46	548.80	1097.00	763.90	1527.80	1152.07
48	597.80	1195.60	831.70	1663.50	1256.26
50	648.80	1293.60	902.50	1805.00	1360.41
52	697.63	1395.26	976.14	1952.28	1485.61
54	752.33	1504.66	1052.68	2105.36	1648.08
56	809.09	1618.18	1132.10	2264.20	1715.97
58	867.91	1735.82	1214.40	2428.80	1844.50
60	928.80	1857.60	1299.60	2599.20	1973.29
62	991.75	1983.50	1387.68	2775.36	2101.56
64	1056.77	2113.54	1478.66	2957.32	2298.47
66	1123.85	2247.70	1572.52	3145.04	2398.10
68	1192.99	2385.98	1669.26	3338.52	2522.88
70	1264.20	2528.40	1768.90	3537.80	2697.65

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