Stud link anchor chains are a type of heavy-duty chain commonly used for anchoring and mooring vessels. They have a central stud in each link that helps to prevent kinking, deformation, and fouling. These chains are known for their strength and are often preferred for large vessels and applications where significant loads are involved.
Fishing chains have three specifications: short link chian, middle link chain and long link chain. Different types of fishing chains have different features.
Studless Fishing Anchor Chain are 62.5% load verified at break, very durable and able to withstand extreme and harsh weather use, it is also corrosion-resistant, ideal for use in saltwater environments. There are Short Link, Mid Link and Long Link to choose from.
Stud link anchor chains are a type of heavy-duty chain commonly used for anchoring and mooring vessels. They have a central stud in each link that helps to prevent kinking, deformation, and fouling. These chains are known for their strength and are often preferred for large vessels and applications where significant loads are involved.
The Stingray Anchor is a high-efficiency drag embedment anchor designed for aquaculture and marine mooring. With holding power exceeding 40 times its own weight, it significantly outperforms conventional anchors of similar size.
The Sand Anchor has is a conventional anchor with solid construction to withstand high load.It has high holding power and weight ratio and very suitable for seabed of sand and mix Soil.
Mooring connection plates are manufactured using alloy grade material and followed by full heat treatment process.The durability ensures that the plates can withstand exposure to saltwater, reducing maintenance needs and extending the lifespan of the aquaculture setup.
Rope K3 Thimble is used for aquaculture mooring, where the surface needs to be heat-treated to protect wire, fibre or synthetic ropes.
The 12.5mm Stud Link Anchor Chain is a heavy-duty marine chain primarily used in ship anchoring and mooring systems. Standard length (short link): typically supplied in 27.5-meter (15 fathom) lengths, connectable using Kenter shackles.
AM3 is a designation for a grade of stud-link anchor chain, specifically referring to a high-strength steel chain used for ship anchoring and mooring. These chains are designed for durability and reliability in demanding marine applications, often used on large vessels or in harsh environmental conditions.
Stud link anchor chain AM2 is a specific type of anchor chain widely used in marine applications. It's characterized by having a stud (a crossbar or bar) within each link, adding strength and preventing kinking or twisting. AM2 is a designation within the marine industry for a specific grade of this chain, indicating its strength and material properties.
Anchor Chain for marine farm mooring system, with diameter 16mm to 50mm, most used in European fish farming industry.
| Product Information: | |
| Application: | Connect Two Lengths of Chain Fitted with an End Link |
| Material: | Alloy Steel CM490/CM690 |
| Holding power: | At Least 40 Times the Self Weight |
| Specification: | 20.5MM to 132MM |
| Surface: | Hot Dip Galvanizing |
| Certification: | LR, ABS, BV, DNV, CCS, KR, NK, RMRS,Etc |
The joining Shackle, also known as D-type connecting shackle, is a connecting device used to connect the segments of anchor chain and is a key component in the maritime and offshore industries. It is an important part of the anchor system, ensuring that the anchor is firmly fixed to the anchor chain.
Joining chain shackles play a vital role in maritime applications, ensuring a reliable connection between the anchor chain and the various components of the ship's anchoring system. These important links are available in different types, each designed to meet specific requirements and conditions.
| Size(mm) | D(mm) | L(mm) | W(mm) | d(mm) | P(mm) | Unit weight(kg) |
| 20.5 | 27 | 70 | 28 | 57 | 33 | 2.2 |
| 24 | 31 | 82 | 34 | 67 | 38 | 3.4 |
| 28 | 36 | 95 | 40 | 78 | 45 | 5.19 |
| 30 | 39 | 102 | 42 | 84 | 48 | 6.32 |
| 34 | 44 | 116 | 48 | 95 | 54 | 9.56 |
| 36 | 47 | 122 | 50 | 101 | 58 | 11.31 |
| 40 | 52 | 136 | 56 | 112 | 64 | 15.5 |
| 42 | 55 | 143 | 58 | 118 | 67 | 18.1 |
| 46 | 60 | 156 | 64 | 129 | 74 | 23.33 |
| 48 | 62 | 163 | 68 | 134 | 77 | 27.5 |
| 50 | 65 | 170 | 70 | 140 | 80 | 31.6 |
| 54 | 70 | 184 | 76 | 151 | 86 | 38.5 |
| 56 | 73 | 190 | 78 | 157 | 90 | 46 |
| 60 | 78 | 204 | 84 | 168 | 96 | 51 |
| 62 | 81 | 211 | 86 | 174 | 99 | 59.2 |
| 66 | 86 | 224 | 92 | 185 | 106 | 75 |
| 68 | 88 | 231 | 96 | 190 | 109 | 76.7 |
| 70 | 91 | 238 | 98 | 196 | 112 | 90 |
| 76 | 99 | 258 | 106 | 213 | 122 | 107 |
| 78 | 101 | 265 | 110 | 218 | 125 | 116 |
| 81 | 105 | 275 | 114 | 227 | 130 | 130 |
| 87 | 113 | 296 | 122 | 244 | 139 | 160 |
| 90 | 117 | 306 | 126 | 252 | 144 | 176 |
| 95 | 124 | 323 | 132 | 266 | 152 | 215 |
| 97 | 126 | 330 | 136 | 272 | 155 | 222 |
| 100 | 130 | 340 | 140 | 280 | 160 | 252 |
| 105 | 137 | 357 | 146 | 294 | 168 | 294 |
| 107 | 139 | 364 | 150 | 300 | 171 | 305 |
| 114 | 148 | 388 | 160 | 319 | 182 | 345 |
| 117 | 152 | 398 | 164 | 328 | 187 | 365 |
| 120 | 156 | 408 | 168 | 336 | 192 | 400 |
| 122 | 159 | 415 | 170 | 342 | 195 | 425 |
| 127 | 165 | 432 | 178 | 356 | 203 | 499 |
| 130 | 169 | 442 | 182 | 364 | 208 | 536 |
| 132 | 172 | 449 | 184 | 370 | 211 | 561 |
1. Are joining shackle and anchor shackle the same thing?
No. They serve different purposes.
The D-Type joining shackle was originally used to connect chain sections. Today, that role is largely filled by the Kenter Shackle. The D-Type is now mainly used for connecting towing bridle chains to eye plates – where it doesn't need to pass through the gypsy wheel.
An anchor shackle connects the chain to the anchor. It is larger, heavier, and not interchangeable.
2. What is a joining shackle used for today?
Originally: to connect two chain sections.
Today: primarily used at the ends of towing bridle chains – connecting them to towline eye plates or fittings. A typical example is Korean towing bridle chains, where D-Type joining shackles are used at both ends of the bridle assembly to connect to towline eye plates.
3. Size and weight differences?
A D-Type joining shackle is 1.3d in diameter and weighs about 2.6kg for 22mm chain. An anchor shackle is 1.4d and weighs about 3.9kg – roughly 1.3kg heavier.
4. How does a joining shackle connect?
A D-Type joining shackle requires a three-step transition: End Link (E) → Enlarged Link (EL) → Common Link (C).
The Kenter Shackle connects directly to common links – no stepped transition needed. This is one reason it became the standard for chain-to-chain connections.
5. Can it pass through the windlass gypsy wheel?
The D-Type was originally designed to. But today, it's used where it doesn't need to – like towing bridle chain ends (e.g., Korean applications).
For chain-to-chain connections that pass through the windlass, use the Kenter Shackle.
