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Chain
Ten types of chain held in stock at our Rotterdam yard — stud-link and short-link, calibrated to DIN766 and DIN763, Australian-standard, and stainless steel. Every length class-certified and ready for immediate dispatch.
Product Range
Ten Chains. One yard.
Every anchor listed below is in stock now, not on order. Pick the type that matches your seabed and vessel, or ask us and we’ll recommend one.
How To Choose
Picking the right chain cable.
Diameter is only the start. These are the distinctions that actually determine whether a chain works for your application.
Stud-link vs. short-link
Stud-link construction carries a stud across each link to stop it collapsing under load and is standard for commercial vessels. Short-link construction has no stud, runs lighter and quieter over a windlass, and suits yachts and smaller craft.
Calibrated vs. non-calibrated
Calibration means it’s gauged to run true over a specific windlass gypsy. Anything not calibrated to your gypsy’s pitch will slip, jam, or wear the gypsy out early — get the calibration standard right before the diameter.
Carbon steel vs. stainless
Carbon steel, typically hot-dip galvanised, covers most commercial and anchoring use. Stainless steel costs more but resists corrosion in deck fittings, davits and other applications where rust staining or replacement cost matters.
Standard grade vs. high-test
High-test grade is rated for a higher working load than standard grade at the same diameter — useful where deck space or weight is limited but load isn’t.
Certification
Every length, certified.
Every length in our yard is classified by an IACS member — LR, DNV, ABS, BV, RINA, RMRS or NK — and ships with its corresponding class certificate. Tell us which society your vessel’s flag requires and we’ll match the paperwork before dispatch.
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Questions
Answered straight, no sales pitch.
What chain cable does Carbon Chains stock?
Ten types, from hot-dip galvanised stud-link chain to DIN-calibrated and Australian-standard short and long link chain, in carbon and stainless steel — all held in Rotterdam.
What's the difference between calibrated and non-calibrated chain?
Calibrated chain is gauged to run true over a specific windlass gypsy. Non-calibrated chain can be a usable diameter but won’t necessarily match your gypsy’s pitch, which causes slipping or jamming.
Do you supply stainless steel chain cable?
Yes — DIN763 and DIN766 calibrated stainless steel, plus NACM2010 stainless steel, for corrosion-critical mooring and deck use.
Can I get it certified to a specific classification society?
Yes. Tell us which IACS member your vessel’s flag requires and we’ll match the certificate before dispatch.
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Carbon Chains stocks ten types, carbon and stainless steel, certified and ready to ship worldwide.