Anchor Chain Studs are forged steel components that reinforce anchor chains, providing strength and durability. They are designed to interlock with chain links, ensuring secure connections under heavy loads. Anchor chains, made of high-grade steel, are used to moor ships and withstand harsh marine conditions.

Anchor Chain Stud:

- Size: Typically 13.5 mm to 152 mm (diameter)

- Grade: Common grades include Grade 2, Grade 3, and High-Tensile (e.g., G30, G40, G70)

- Material: Forged or cast steel, often with galvanized coating for corrosion resistance

- Viscosity: Not applicable (solid metal component)

- Buoyancy: Negligible (steel density ~7.85 g/cm³)

Anchor Chains:

- Size: Ranges from 10 mm to 200 mm (diameter), with common sizes 12.5 mm, 19 mm, 22 mm, 25 mm, 28 mm, etc.

- Grade: Standard grades include Grade 2, Grade 3, and High-Tensile (e.g., U2, U3, R3, R4, R5)

- Material: High-strength carbon steel or alloy steel, often hot-dip galvanized

- Viscosity: Not applicable (solid metal links)

- Buoyancy: Negative (steel chains sink in water due to high density)

- Construction: Stud-link (with studs for strength) or studless (for specific applications)

- Breaking Load: Varies by size and grade (e.g., 22 mm Grade R3 chain ~415 kN)

- Proof Load: Typically 50% of breaking load for certification