Anchor Chain (Stud Link)
medium
6 / 6 models (Inspector)
Stud link anchor chain as per IACS rules.
3 manufacturers · 6 models
Dae Sun
2
DS Grade U3 Stud Link 92mm
92mm dia, Grade U3
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
Grade
U3
Diameter (mm)
92
Proof load (kN)
4770
Break load (kN)
6820
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Stud weld defects
- Chain locker corrosion acceleration
- Kenter shackle wear
Service: Keep chain locker well-ventilated; replace Kenter shackles at 50% wear.
Spare Parts: Dae Sun: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
DS Grade U2 Stud Link 58mm
58mm dia, Grade U2
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
Grade
U2
Diameter (mm)
58
Proof load (kN)
1660
Break load (kN)
2370
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Rapid corrosion in tropical waters
- Stud loss
- Link wear at gypsy contact
Service: Apply chain dressing in tropical climates.
Spare Parts: Dae Sun: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Sotra Anchor & Chain
2
SAC Grade U3 Stud Link 87mm
87mm dia, Grade U3
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
Grade
U3
Diameter (mm)
87
Proof load (kN)
4270
Break load (kN)
6100
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Inter-link wear
- Corrosion pitting
- Stud detachment
Service: Ransom and re-stud as needed; shot-blast and gauge at dry-dock.
Spare Parts: Sotra Anchor & Chain: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
SAC Grade U2 Stud Link 73mm
73mm dia, Grade U2
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
Grade
U2
Diameter (mm)
73
Proof load (kN)
2630
Break load (kN)
3760
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Link elongation
- Surface corrosion
- End shackle wear
Service: Measure representative links; replace end shackles if worn >5%.
Spare Parts: Sotra Anchor & Chain: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
Vicinay Marine
2
VM Grade U3 Stud Link 78mm
78mm dia, Grade U3
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
Grade
U3
Diameter (mm)
78
Proof load (kN)
3430
Break load (kN)
4900
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Stud weld failure
- Link elongation
- Corrosion wastage exceeding class limits
Service: Measure link diameter at every dry-dock; max 12% diameter reduction.
Spare Parts: Vicinay Marine: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.
VM Grade U2 Stud Link 68mm
68mm dia, Grade U2
· Anchor Chain / Mooring Lines
Grade
U2
Diameter (mm)
68
Proof load (kN)
2280
Break load (kN)
3260
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- 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.
Spare Parts: Vicinay Marine: Bremsbeläge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 3-6 Wochen.