Chain links

[MarkJohnson12345]

Need to join two length's of anchor chain, so I have bought a split chain link.

It looks OK I guess, but I am having 2nd thoughts about its strength and ability to stay togther.

Would a s/s shackle be as strong? or is the split link the bees knees??

The integrity of the anchor chain is paramount.

MJ

 

[Talbot]

split link works fine provided you install it adequately. Also it is the only way forward if you are using a windlass (and you will need to ensure that the link is the correct size). The satinless shackle will provide the strength, but you will need to ensure that the pin is adequately moused as they do come undone even with locktite, furthermore the satinless link with the galvanised chain is going to promote a break down of the galvanising!

 

[MedMan]

Have a look at this recent thread.

 

[cliff]

[ QUOTE ]
Have a look at this recent thread.

[/ QUOTE ]Rewelding if done properly is the ultimate answer but be weary of your average backstreet welder - does he know what he is doing? does he know the correct procedure to use? - I have seen "welded" chain snap with little to no load all because the "welder" didn't know his arse from his elbow.
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[MarkJohnson12345]

By installing properly, I think you must mean to hammer the pins flat where they protrude.

Thanks to all for views...

Regards

Mj

 

[VicMallows]

IMHO, if you don't have a windlass (Sadler 32 might or might not!), use two galvanised shackles one-size-up back to back (oversized won't usually fit through the chain). If you have a windlass, as already stated, you have to use joining link. Have you noticed the horrific price they seem to have recently become? (like £8 for an 8mm link).

Vic

 

[Jcorstorphine]

Links are far better than shackles, SS shackels will cause corrosion if left for any time. have used links and tested out in a force 8 to 9 while cruising West of Scotland, no problems
John C

 

[hylass]

PLEASE, NEVER USE C-LINKS..

...Unless you have a written comitment of the manufacturer that the resistance of the C-link is as strong as the chain..

NONE ARE....

30 meters of chain is far enough for your anchor rode, and then a Nylon rope directly spliced on the chain (see: http://www.bluemoment.com/warpchainsplice.htm)

Nylon is IMPORTANT to absorb shocks.. don't trust the catenary of the chain alone..
For more info, see: http://alain.fraysse.free.fr

 

[snowleopard]

Re: PLEASE, NEVER USE C-LINKS..

this came up a few months ago. someone said that the links have only a fraction of the strength of the chain.

if you subscribe to the 'weight is everything' brigade, use a galvanised narrow-D shackle or if it has to run over a windlass buy a longer piece of chain. otherwise add nylon.

 

[MarkJohnson12345]

Re: PLEASE, NEVER USE C-LINKS..

Many thanks for the rope to chain splice. It was to be my next request.
The page is at http://www.bluemoment.com/warpchainsplice.html

The Sadler has a manual windlas, so any shackles can be lifted around the gypsy when they come aboard.

I bought two 10mm split links for less than a fiver including postage. They look OK, and are galvanised.

When joining them together I might just add a s/s clip to ensure they don't come apart.

Regards

 

[MarkJohnson12345]

Re: PLEASE, NEVER USE C-LINKS..

Now the link is in place, it will never come undone anyway, without a disk cutter antway!.

Mj

 

[guernseyman]

Where on earth can one buy those joining C-links now? They are not available in Guernsey, and searching the internet has so far yielded null results.

 

[whisper]

Try www.mailspeedmarine.com. They have 8,10 and 12mm links in their catalogue.