Since the 19th century, anchor chains have been preferred to anchor ropes in shipping, as the weight of the anchor chain, unlike the rope, increases the anchor's holding power on the ground. This means that the position is maintained optimally even in rough seas and strong winds.
The anchor chain is therefore one of the most important safety-relevant items on board a ship – whether a yacht, catamaran or sailing boat.
In terms of material composition, high seawater resistance and resistance to pitting corrosion should therefore be the highest priority. For this reason, we only use high-quality, selected, rust-proof materials for our anchor chains: 1.4404, 1.4462 Duplex or 1.4507 Superduplex. From the 1.4462 Duplex material, our chains are suitable for use in fresh and salt water as well as at water temperatures above 30 °C.
The excellent quality of our chains has made us one of the leading international manufacturers of NiRo/INOX anchor chains. Particularly noteworthy is the high corrosion resistance of our stainless steel anchor chains, which is continuously confirmed by both experienced, well-known sailors and accredited testing laboratories.
Find the anchor chain that suits your requirements (such as material, length, dimensions, etc.) and conditions as well as the prevailing environmental influences, individually tailored to the anchor weight, size and weight of your ship. Ideally, the anchor chain should lie several meters flat on the ground so that the pull on the anchor shaft runs parallel to the ground.
In deep waters and stronger winds, a longer chain is therefore required than in comparably shallow waters.
For even greater corrosion resistance and a more visually attractive anchor chain, we use the advantages of electropolishing at your individual request or even the option of personalizing the individual chain links with the name of your ship.
ADVANTAGES OF ELECTROPOLISHING
Electropolishing is an electrochemical process for surface finishing. The primary purpose is to reduce micro-roughness and reduce the overall surface area. This significantly reduces the risk of dirt or product residues adhering. Cleanability is improved. Electropolishing is also used for deburring, polishing and passivation.
The process ensures a metallurgically pure surface without any defects. The inherent corrosion resistance of a material type is fully exploited.
