The main uses of Studless Anchor Chain
Studless anchor chains, also known as open-link chains,Studless anchor chains are widely used in maritime applications for their specific advantages over traditional stud-link chains,Their design features make them suitable for various purposes.
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The main uses of studless anchor chains
1.Studless anchor chains are typically lighter in weight compared to stud chains, making them ideal for smaller vessels or installations with limited load capacity.
2.In towing operations, studless anchor chains are often employed to tow other vessels or objects. Their strength and flexibility allow them to endure the stresses and strains of towing while providing a reliable connection between the towing vessel and the object being towed.
3.Buoy mooring systems utilize studless anchor chains to secure buoys in place. These chains help maintain the position of the buoy, ensuring it remains in the desired location despite currents, tides, and waves.
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Specifications of Studless Anchor Chain :
Diamter | CHAIN LINK SIZE | BM2 | BM3 | APPROX WEIGHT 27.5M | |||
OUTSIDE LENGTH | OUTSIDE WIDTH | PROOF LOAD | BREAKING LOAD | PROOF LOAD | BREAKING LOAD | ||
MM | MM | MM | KN | KN | KN | KN | KN |
12.5 | 75 | 45 | 41.2 | 82.6 | 56.4 | 112.8 | 85.41 |
14 | 84 | 50.4 | 51 | 101.9 | 70.76 | 141.51 | 106.55 |
16 | 96 | 57.6 | 66.2 | 132.3 | 92.42 | 184.83 | 139.43 |
17.5 | 105 | 63 | 78.89 | 157.78 | 110.55 | 221.1 | 178.35 |
19 | 114 | 68.4 | 93.6 | 187.2 | 130.32 | 260.64 | 217.68 |
20.5 | 123 | 73.8 | 108.64 | 217.27 | 151.7 | 303.42 | 229.14 |
22 | 132 | 79.2 | 125.4 | 250.9 | 174.4 | 349.4 | 264.49 |
24 | 144 | 86.4 | 149.9 | 298.9 | 207.9 | 415.8 | 341.82 |
26 | 156 | 93.6 | 175.4 | 350.8 | 244 | 488 | 369.94 |
28 | 168 | 100.8 | 203.8 | 406.7 | 283 | 566 | 427.04 |
30 | 180 | 108 | 234.2 | 467.5 | 324.9 | 649.8 | 490.98 |
32 | 192 | 115.2 | 265.6 | 531.2 | 369.6 | 739.3 | 559.65 |
34 | 204 | 122.4 | 299.9 | 599.8 | 417.3 | 834.6 | 671.52 |
36 | 216 | 129.6 | 336.1 | 672.3 | 467.8 | 935.7 | 707.85 |
38 | 228 | 136.8 | 374.4 | 748.7 | 521.3 | 1042.5 | 788.98 |
40 | 240 | 144 | 414.5 | 829.1 | 577.6 | 1155.2 | 869.36 |
42 | 252 | 151.2 | 457.7 | 915.3 | 636.8 | 1273.6 | 959.3 |
44 | 264 | 158.4 | 502.7 | 999.6 | 698.9 | 1398 | 1111.25 |
46 | 276 | 165.6 | 548.8 | 1097.6 | 763.9 | 1527.8 | 1152.07 |
48 | 288 | 172.8 | 597.8 | 1195.6 | 831.7 | 1663.5 | 1256.26 |
50 | 300 | 180 | 648.8 | 1239.6 | 902.5 | 1805 | 1360.41 |
52 | 312 | 187.2 | 697.63 | 1395.26 | 976.14 | 1952.28 | 1485.61 |
54 | 324 | 194.4 | 752.33 | 1504.66 | 1052.68 | 2105.36 | 1648.08 |
56 | 336 | 201.6 | 809.09 | 1618.18 | 1132.1 | 2264.2 | 1715.97 |
58 | 348 | 208.8 | 867.91 | 1735.82 | 1214.4 | 2428.8 | 1844.5 |
60 | 360 | 216 | 928.8 | 1857.6 | 1299.6 | 2599.2 | 1973.29 |
62 | 372 | 223.2 | 991.75 | 1983.5 | 1387.68 | 2775.36 | 2101.56 |
64 | 384 | 230.4 | 1056.77 | 2113.54 | 1478.66 | 2957.32 | 2298.47 |
66 | 396 | 237.6 | 1123.85 | 2247.7 | 1572.52 | 3145.04 | 2398.1 |
68 | 408 | 244.8 | 1192.99 | 2385.98 | 1669.26 | 3338.52 | 2522.88 |
70 | 420 | 252 | 1264.2 | 2528.4 | 1768.9 | 3537.8 | 2697.65 |
