Product
Stud-link Anchor Chain
Stud-link anchor chain for ship anchoring, mooring, and offshore cable work. Geometry follows ISO 1704:2022 proportions and tolerances. Strength grades U1, U2, and U3 (CM370 / CM490 / CM690). The stud is inserted after the link weld is complete; on Grade 3 chain the stud is then secured by welding.
At a glance
- Standard
- ISO 1704:2022
- Grades
- U1, U2, U3, (CM370/CM490/CM690)
- Diameter band
- 12.5 mm to 130 mm (catalogue table)
- Shot lengths
- 25 m and 27.5 m
Standards
Standards and selection
- ISO 1704:2022
- ISO 1704:2022 governs the geometry and tolerances of stud-link anchor chain. The stud is inserted after the link weld is complete; on Grade 3 chain the stud is then secured by welding.
- U1 / U2 / U3
- Strength grades with rising minimum breaking load. Catalogue tables list Grade 2 and Grade 3 proof and breaking loads for stud link.
- Class societies
- Certifiable to ABS, BV, DNV, LR, RINA, NK, KR, RS, and CCS. Named society certificates are available on order.
Specifications
Verified values only
Excerpt of verified Grade 2 and Grade 3 stud-link loads. Full diameter table lives on the Anchor chain family page.
| Diameter (mm) | G2 proof (kN) | G2 break (kN) | G3 proof (kN) | G3 break (kN) | Weight (kg/27.5 m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.5 | 66 | 92 | 92 | 132 | 94 |
| 14 | 82 | 116 | 116 | 165 | 117 |
| 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 |
Certificates
Related certification path
Catalogue archive scans support buyer source-checking. Named society certificates for a specific order are issued on request.
Certification to a named society is available on order. Confirm the required society, grade, and diameter in the inquiry.
Next step
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