Alloy steel, Grade R3/R3S/R4/R4S/R5
Shackle: Painted
Roulette thimble: Galvanized (MODU: Painted)
-40°C up to +200°C, Polar Rated
Certificate of Conformity
3.1 material certificate EN 10204
Roulette thimble also separate available, see K17
Application information
GN mooring type connectors are used in mobile, temporary and long term mooring lines. All types such as Shackles, H-links, Forged H-links, Plate connectors and PMS/LTM sockets are designed and made in our production facility located in the Netherlands.
GN is a DNV, ABS, Lloyd’s and BV approved manufacturer for mooring chain accessories. Our inhouse engineering department is able to design the right connector, FEA strength, Fatigue calculation, Classification design approvals, and a complete product certificate for use of this products in the mooring lines.
Shackles are mainly used on chain end links and can be made in all sizes to give the best fit connection.
Forged H-links can be special designed to fit common links and other connection points.
Plate connectors are mainly designed to connect chain to rope or rope to rope.
LTM Sockets are Forged and used on steel wire rope. Different type such as open and closed sockets can be made in any size and configuration.
For special designs which are not in accordance with ISO1704, classification design approval must be considered for full certification.