SLAC Cable - Marine Anchor Chain

SLAC Cable

SLAC Cable

Introduction:

Stud link anchor chain cable is abbreviated to SLAC cable. This chain is flush butt welded. It is widely used to connect ship body and anchor. The common grades of this chain are grade 2 and grade 3. Previously, there is grade 1 anchor chain, but it is kicked out due to very low proof load and breaking load. We can supply a wide range of chain diameter from 12.5mm to 162mm. The length of chain can be customized by request. Excepting SLAC cable, we also supply other anchor chains.

When Should Replace Anchor Chain:

Anchor chains are a critical component of a vessel's anchoring system and should be replaced when they become worn or damaged to ensure safe and reliable operation. Here are some common signs that indicate it may be time to replace the anchor chain:

Corrosion: Over time, anchor chains can become corroded due to exposure to saltwater and other environmental factors. If the chain shows signs of significant corrosion or pitting, it may need to be replaced.

Wear: Anchor chains can become worn due to friction and repeated use. If the chain links appear to be significantly worn, it may be time to replace the chain.

Deformation: If the chain links, shackles, or connections are bent, cracked, or deformed, the chain should be replaced immediately.

Length: If the anchor chain has been shortened due to wear or damage, it may no longer be long enough to provide proper holding power. In this case, the chain should be replaced with a longer chain.

Age: Even if the anchor chain appears to be in good condition, it should be replaced after a certain period of time. The exact lifespan of an anchor chain can vary depending on the type and quality of the chain, as well as the conditions it has been exposed to.

It's important to conduct regular inspections of the anchor chain to identify any signs of wear or damage. If any issues are identified, the chain should be replaced promptly to ensure safe and reliable operation. Additionally, it's important to follow the manufacturer's guidelines for the lifespan and replacement of the anchor chain based on its specific type and size.

Details of SLAC Cable:

1.Type: Stud Link Anchor Chain;

2. Diameter: 12.5mm-162mm;

3. Grade: U2, U3;

4. Material: CM490, CM690;

5. Certificate: ABS, LR, BV, NK, DNV·GL, RS, IRS, CCS, etc.

Connection method of Anchor Chain:

D Shackle Connection:

Kenter Shackle Connection:

Main Nominal Diameter of SLAC Cable:

Nominal Diameter of Anchor Chain	Proof Test Load (KN)		Breaking Test Load(KN)		Approx. Mass
(mm)	AM₂ Grade 2	AM₃ Grade 3	AM₂ Grade 2	AM₃ Grade 3	(kg/27.5m)
12.5	66	92	92	132	105
14	82	116	116	165	142
16	107	150	150	216	175
17.5	127	179	179	256	194
19	150	211	211	301	236
20.5	175	244	244	349	269
22	200	280	280	401	322
24	237	332	332	476	370
26	278	389	389	556	431
28	321	449	449	642	496
30	368	514	514	735	564
32	417	583	583	833	635
34	468	655	655	937	712
36	523	732	732	1050	800
38	581	812	812	1160	887
40	640	896	896	1280	1032
42	703	981	981	1400	1084
44	769	1080	1080	1540	1197
46	837	1170	1170	1680	1310
48	908	1270	1270	1810	1438
50	981	1370	1370	1960	1546
52	1060	1480	1480	2110	1661
54	1140	1590	1590	2270	1791
56	1220	1710	1710	2430	1926
58	1290	1810	1810	2600	2086
60	1380	1940	1940	2770	2249
62	1470	2060	2060	2940	2361
64	1560	2190	2190	3130	2516
66	1660	2310	2310	3300	2676
68	1750	2450	2450	3500	2885
70	1840	2580	2580	3690	3010
73	1990	2790	2790	3990	3274
76	2150	3010	3010	4300	3548
78	2260	3160	3160	4500	3737
81	2410	3380	3380	4820	4030
84	2580	3610	3610	5160	4334
87	2750	3850	3850	5500	4650
90	2920	4090	4090	5840	4976
92	3040	4260	4260	6080	5199
95	3230	4510	4510	6440	5544
97	3340	4680	4680	6690	5780
100	3530	4940	4940	7060	6143
102	3660	5120	5120	7320	6398
105	3850	5390	5390	7700	6773
107	3980	5570	5570	7960	7033
111	4250	5940	5940	8480	7569
114	4440	6230	6230	8890	7983
117	4650	6510	6510	9300	8409
120	4850	6810	6810	9720	8863
122	5000	7000	7000	9990	9143
124	5140	7200	7200	10280	9598
127	5350	7490	7490	10710	9908
130	5570	7800	7800	11140	10382
132	5720	8000	8000	11420	10620
137	6080	8510	8510	12160	11439
142	6450	9030	9030	12910	12289
147	6840	9560	9560	13660	13170
152	7220	10100	10100	14430	14081
157	7600	10640	10640	15200	15023
162	7990	11180	11180	15980	15995

SLAC Cable in Factory: