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Chain
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A Studlink chain is a chain in which each link has a stud at its midlength perpendicular to the major axis to maintain the shape of the link. Studlink chain makes for better handling and implementing than Studless link chain.
Studless link can deliver the same performance as a stud link in terms of static strength while offering a saving in weight. For deepwater applications, there is a potential reduction in weight, and consequent cost saving. Alternatively, the weight can be kept constant and fatigue strength correspondingly increased by opting for a larger diameter chain. This option also gives a greater margin of safety against the incidence of corrosion. Studless chain is easier to inspect and being a simpler structure, requires less inspection.
The industry experience over the last 10 years has proven that in many cases studless chain offers better performance than stud link chain. This has led to a dominance of the studless product for offshore production moorings.
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Studless link chain |
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Wire rope
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