Anchors & chains

Suppliers of anchors &

  chains

Links Marine are one of the leading suppliers for anchors and chains on Mallorca. 


Anchor chains, shackles & swivels

We can supply high quality, certified stud link chain from 12.5 mm to 114mm in various grades and all joining links - kenter links, D shackles and anchor swivels.

Anchors

We can supply an extensive range of anchors please contact us to discuss your needs 

Certification

All our chains can be supplied with test certification from most class society including LLoyds and  ABS

Transport

We provide a fast service delivery service from order to dockside.

Re-galvanisation

Our re-galvanisation service can give extra life to chains and anchors.

Technical support

We can provide advise and technical support through the ordering process.

ANCHOR CHAIN GUIDE MEASURING GUIDE

How to measure the chain


Mistakes can often be made when measuring old chain because of corrosion or build up of galvanisation  see our article.  If you have any doubts one of the team can come down and have a look give us a call on 0034 971 229717.


The size of chain should be in the ship’s papers and the gypsy will be marked to a chain size but if you can’t find it there then you will need to measure up.


When taking a measurement it is best to check several links but make sure they are not next to each other as one link might give a rogue measurement. Before you measure you should scrap off rust and salt build up. The same for any thick areas of galvanising - look for the thinnest areas to measure from. A common link is measured by wire size (diameter of material), internal length and the outside width. Stud links are measured in the same way.  The best place to measure is at the end of link at 45 º angle


What measurements are we looking for - Please see the photos below


Internal link length / link width / wire size taken at 45º angle


All rusted up – A quick guide to anchor chains and how to check for damage.

An article written by Links Marine for the Islander Magazine


Buying a new anchor chain is a big expense for any yacht and there are many factors to take into consideration before laying out the cash.


How to tell if chain is damaged or stretched?


As the old saying goes  “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link“  then potential disaster.  So how do you check for damage? This could be corrosion, faulty links or stretched chains. What signs should you be looking out for?  ........................................................

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