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Anchor Chain
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Stud Link Anchor Chain

TOPONE Stud Link Anchor Chain is a high-strength welded steel anchor chain designed for commercial vessels, marine anchoring systems, and approved offshore applications. Each link features an internal stud to improve dimensional stability and support reliable handling through compatible anchor windlasses.

Available in U1, U2, and U3 grades, with a published nominal diameter range of 12.5–90 mm, the chain can be supplied in 25 m or 27.5 m shots. TOPONE offers customized chain specifications, matching marine accessories, and bulk supply for shipyards, vessel operators, and marine equipment distributors.


  • Introduction

    TOPONE is a Stud Link Anchor Chain manufacturer and supplier offering U1, U2, and U3 marine anchor chains. Manufactured from specified chain steel using flash butt welding, calibration, and applicable heat treatment, our stud link chains provide strength and dimensional consistency for demanding anchoring operations.

    Suitable for container ships, bulk carriers, tankers, LNG carriers, and shipbuilding projects, our anchor chains are available in different diameters, shot lengths, and finishes. TOPONE supports OEM specifications, bulk orders, and coordinated inspection through its chain manufacturing facilities.

    For complete anchoring arrangements, compatible Swivel Groups are also available to reduce chain twisting during anchor deployment and retrieval.


    Parameter


    D(φ)
    DIAMETER


    CHAIN LINK SIZE


    AM1
    U1 STUD LINK CHAIN


    AM2
    U2 STUD LINK CHAIN


    AM3
    U3 STUD LINK CHAIN


    APPROX.
    WEIGHT


    OUTSIDE
    LENGTH


    OUTSIDE
    WIDTH


    PROOF
    LOAD


    BREAKING
    LOAD


    PROOF
    LOAD


    BREAKING
    LOAD


    PROOF
    LOAD


    BREAKING
    LOAD

    27.5M

    INCH

    MM

    MM

    MM

    KN

    KN

    KN

    KN

    KN

    KN

    KG

    1/2

    12.5

    75

    45

    46

    66

    66

    92

    92

    132

    98.00

    9/16

    14

    84

    50.4

    58

    82

    82

    116

    116

    165

    119.00

    5/8

    16

    96

    57.6

    76

    107

    107

    150

    150

    216

    156.00

    11/16

    17.5

    105

    63

    89

    127

    127

    179

    179

    256

    186.00

    3/4

    19

    114

    68.4

    105

    150

    150

    211

    211

    301

    230.00

    13/16

    20.5

    123

    73.8

    123

    175

    175

    244

    244

    349

    260.00

    7/8

    22

    132

    79.2

    140

    200

    200

    280

    280

    401

    300.00

    15/16

    24

    144

    86.4

    167

    237

    237

    332

    332

    476

    370.00

    1-1/16

    26

    156

    93.6

    194

    278

    278

    389

    389

    556

    431.00

    1-1/8

    28

    168

    100.8

    225

    321

    321

    449

    449

    642

    496.00

    1-3/16

    30

    180

    108

    257

    368

    368

    514

    514

    735

    564.00

    1-1/4

    32

    192

    115.2

    291

    417

    417

    583

    583

    833

    635.00

    1-5/16

    34

    204

    122.4

    328

    468

    468

    655

    655

    937

    712.00

    1-7/16

    36

    216

    129.6

    366

    523

    523

    732

    732

    1050

    800.00

    1-1/2

    38

    228

    136.8

    406

    581

    581

    812

    812

    1160

    887.00

    1-9/16

    40

    240

    144

    448

    640

    640

    896

    896

    1280

    1032.00

    1-5/8

    42

    252

    151.2

    492

    703

    703

    981

    981

    1400

    1084.00

    1-3/4

    44

    264

    158.4

    538

    769

    769

    1080

    1080

    1540

    1197.00

    1-13/16

    46

    276

    165.6

    585

    837

    837

    1170

    1170

    1680

    1310.00

    1-7/8

    48

    288

    172.8

    635

    908

    908

    1270

    1270

    1810

    1438.00

    2

    50

    300

    180

    686

    981

    981

    1370

    1370

    1960

    1546.00

    2-1/16

    52

    312

    187.2

    739

    1060

    1060

    1480

    1480

    2110

    1661.00

    2-1/8

    54

    324

    194.4

    794

    1140

    1140

    1590

    1590

    2270

    1791.00

    2-3/16

    56

    336

    201.6

    851

    1220

    1220

    1710

    1710

    2430

    1926.00

    2-5/16

    58

    348

    208.8

    909

    1290

    1290

    1810

    1810

    2600

    2086.00

    2-3/8

    60

    360

    216

    969

    1380

    1380

    1940

    1940

    2770

    2249.00

    2-7/16

    62

    372

    223.2

    1030

    1470

    1470

    2060

    2060

    2940

    2361.00

    2-1/2

    64

    384

    230.4

    1100

    1560

    1560

    2190

    2190

    3130

    2516.00

    2-9/16

    66

    396

    237.6

    1160

    1660

    1660

    2310

    2310

    3300

    2676.00

    2-11/16

    68

    408

    244.8

    1230

    1750

    1750

    2450

    2450

    3500

    2885.00

    2-3/4

    70

    420

    252

    1290

    1840

    1840

    2580

    2580

    3690

    3010.00


    Standards

    Name: Stud Link Anchor Chain

    MOQ: 100 Meters

    Package: Steel Pallet / Bundle

    Manufacturing Standards

    TOPONE supplies Stud Link Anchor Chains according to approved marine chain specifications, dimensional requirements, and applicable classification society rules.

    ISO 1704:2022 specifies the shape, proportions, dimensions, and tolerances of stud-link anchor chain components. Relevant IACS requirements and vessel classification rules address anchoring equipment, material properties, manufacturing verification, and required load testing within their respective scopes.

    Manufacturing operations may include steel preparation, chain link forming, flash butt welding, stud installation, calibration, heat treatment as required, and final dimensional inspection.

    Manufacturer and Supply Capability

    TOPONE CHAIN is the brand of Xintai Taida Mirso Co., LTD, a China-based manufacturer and supplier of industrial chains and lifting equipment.

    The company's broader chain manufacturing facilities feature nine automated production lines, over 5,000 m² of manufacturing workshop space, and a published annual capacity of approximately 500,000 high-strength load chains.

    These figures represent TOPONE's overall chain manufacturing operations rather than a separately verified production capacity for this particular anchor chain model.

    TOPONE supports OEM and bulk supply requirements, including customized chain dimensions, shot lengths, surface finishes, identification markings, and matching anchoring components.

    For marine projects, the company can coordinate technical drawing reviews, manufacturing requirements, inspection arrangements, and related accessory supply according to the confirmed order.

    Testing Standards

    Stud link anchor chain testing must follow the applicable chain grade, approved manufacturing specification, and relevant classification society requirements.

    Verification may include:

    Material identification and chemical composition testing

    Mechanical property verification

    Link diameter, length, width, and dimensional tolerance inspection

    Flash butt weld examination

    Stud installation and calibration checks

    Heat treatment verification where required

    Proof-load testing of finished chain shots

    Breaking-load testing of representative specimens

    Product identification and traceability checks

    Material certificates, inspection reports, and classification society witnessing or certification requirements should be specified when placing the order.

    Product certification must be supported by the actual manufacturing and inspection records. Approval by a classification society must not be assumed unless it is documented for the supplied product.

    Application Standards

    TOPONE Stud Link Anchor Chains are suitable for properly specified marine anchoring applications, including:

    Container Ships: Main anchor chain systems for cargo vessels.

    Bulk Carriers: Vessel anchoring and anchor-handling arrangements.

    Oil and Chemical Tankers: Marine anchor chain systems selected according to vessel requirements.

    LNG and LPG Carriers: Approved anchoring systems requiring specified chain grades and sizes.

    Offshore Support Vessels: Anchor deployment and retrieval in compatible anchoring systems.

    Shipbuilding and Ship Repair: New vessel construction, replacement chain shots, and maintenance.

    Port and Marine Facilities: Suitable project-specific anchoring applications.

    Offshore Mooring Systems: Only where the product is specifically approved for the intended mooring design and loading conditions.

    The selected anchor chain must match the vessel's windlass, chain wheel, chain locker, anchor connection, and applicable grade requirements.

    At the anchor end, a compatible End Shackle may be used to connect the anchor to the specified chain or swivel forerunner arrangement.

    Conventional ship anchor chains must not be substituted for offshore mooring chains without appropriate engineering verification.

    Maintenance Standards

    Inspect stud link anchor chains according to the vessel's maintenance program and applicable classification society requirements.

    Check for excessive link wear, corrosion, cracked welds, deformation, loose or damaged studs, abnormal elongation, and damaged connecting components.

    Verify the condition of the anchor chain's connection fittings and its compatibility with the windlass chain wheel.

    Remove damaged or nonconforming chain sections from service according to the applicable inspection and rejection criteria.

    Looking for a Reliable Stud Link Anchor Chain Manufacturer?

    TOPONE supplies marine anchor chains in U1, U2, and U3 grades with standard and customized specifications.

    Contact TOPONE CHAIN with your required chain diameter, grade, shot length, order quantity, vessel application, and certification requirements to request technical specifications and a quotation.

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