Quick Windlass Size Guide

How to Choose Your Anchor Chain

These are the five basic choices that you need to make to determine the optimum anchor chain for your individual requirements. Hot Dip Galvanised or Stainless Steel Grade (strength) Chain Size and Calibration Length Chain Manufacturer Galvanised or Stainless Steel? Hot Dip Galvanised Hot Dip Galvanising was developed over 50 years ago and is still … Continued

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Calibrated Chain – Break Load, Weight and Volume Guide

Jimmy Green Marine stocks thousands of metres of Calibrated Anchor Chain, including: Hot Dip Galvanised: Grade 40 from MF Catenificio and Grade 40 from Lofrans DAMS Grade 70 High Strength from MF Catenificio DAMS Stainless Steel: Grade Grade 40 G4 from William Hackett  cromox® Grade 60 G6 and Grade 60 G6 PLUS (A318L) from Ketten Walder … Continued

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How to Establish The Correct Anchor Chain Calibration

The simplest way to check that you are buying the correct calibration is to measure your existing chain, providing that it fits correctly. How to Measure Anchor Chain We measure ten links because, in practice, it is difficult to measure one link accurately enough. The links should be laid out flat and pulled tight. Measure … Continued

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Calibrated Anchor Chain – General Information

Calibrated means that each link is manufactured to the same dimensions within a given tolerance. Windlass gypsys are generally designed and manufactured to be compatible with a given size and calibration of chain. When the dimensions are close but not a direct match, it can be difficult to detect without a practical trial. The problem … Continued

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