Anchor Chain (Stud Link)
medium
6 / 6 Modelle (Inspector)
Stud link anchor chain as per IACS rules.
3 Hersteller · 6 Modelle
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Dae Sun
2 ✓ 2 verifiziert⚙️
DS Grade U3 Stud Link 92mm
✓ verifiziert
92mm dia, Grade U3
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
grade: U3
diameter_mm: 92
proof_load_kn: 4770
break_load_kn: 6820
Common Failures:
- • Stud weld defects
- • Chain locker corrosion acceleration
- • Kenter shackle wear
Service: Keep chain locker well-ventilated; replace Kenter shackles at 50% wear.
Spares: Dae Sun: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
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DS Grade U2 Stud Link 58mm
✓ verifiziert
58mm dia, Grade U2
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
grade: U2
diameter_mm: 58
proof_load_kn: 1660
break_load_kn: 2370
Common Failures:
- • Rapid corrosion in tropical waters
- • Stud loss
- • Link wear at gypsy contact
Service: Apply chain dressing in tropical climates.
Spares: Dae Sun: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
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Sotra Anchor & Chain
2 ✓ 2 verifiziert⚙️
SAC Grade U3 Stud Link 87mm
✓ verifiziert
87mm dia, Grade U3
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
grade: U3
diameter_mm: 87
proof_load_kn: 4270
break_load_kn: 6100
Common Failures:
- • Inter-link wear
- • Corrosion pitting
- • Stud detachment
Service: Ransom and re-stud as needed; shot-blast and gauge at dry-dock.
Spares: Sotra Anchor & Chain: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
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SAC Grade U2 Stud Link 73mm
✓ verifiziert
73mm dia, Grade U2
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
grade: U2
diameter_mm: 73
proof_load_kn: 2630
break_load_kn: 3760
Common Failures:
- • Link elongation
- • Surface corrosion
- • End shackle wear
Service: Measure representative links; replace end shackles if worn >5%.
Spares: Sotra Anchor & Chain: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
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Vicinay Marine
2 ✓ 2 verifiziert⚙️
VM Grade U3 Stud Link 78mm
✓ verifiziert
78mm dia, Grade U3
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
grade: U3
diameter_mm: 78
proof_load_kn: 3430
break_load_kn: 4900
Common Failures:
- • Stud weld failure
- • Link elongation
- • Corrosion wastage exceeding class limits
Service: Measure link diameter at every dry-dock; max 12% diameter reduction.
Spares: Vicinay Marine: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
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VM Grade U2 Stud Link 68mm
✓ verifiziert
68mm dia, Grade U2
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
grade: U2
diameter_mm: 68
proof_load_kn: 2280
break_load_kn: 3260
Common Failures:
- • Stud loss
- • Fatigue cracking at flash-butt weld
- • Excessive wear at hawse pipe
Service: Check for stud loss; NDT flash-butt welds every 5 years.
Spares: Vicinay Marine: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.