NexSens Stainless Steel Chain

Stainless steel chain is used to construct mooring lines for buoy-based water quality applications requiring single or multi-point moorings.

Features

  • Ideal for mooring NexSens data buoys
  • Type 316 stainless steel construction
  • Provides corrosion resistance in fresh and salt water applications
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When setting up a mooring system to hold a buoy, a heavy bottom chain is a necessity. This chain must be laid out on the bottom to set and hold the anchor properly, create a catenary curve, and absorb shock. A good rule of thumb for heavy chain length is 1.5 times the maximum water depth. A smaller sized chain or mooring line should be used to connect the heavy bottom chain to the data buoy at the surface.
Size Weight/ft (lbs) Working Load Limit (lbs)
3/16" 0.35 1200
1/4" 0.60 2000
3/8" 1.40 3550
1/2" 2.43 6500
5/8" 3.60 9000
3/4" 5.50 14,000
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NexSens Stainless Steel Chain
SSHT187
Type 316 stainless steel chain, 3/16", priced per ft.
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SSHT250
Type 316 stainless steel chain, 1/4", priced per ft.
$10.00
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SSHT375
Type 316 stainless steel chain, 3/8", priced per ft.
$21.00
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SSHT500
Type 316 stainless steel chain, 1/2", priced per ft.
$36.00
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SSHT625
Type 316 stainless steel chain, 5/8", priced per ft.
$50.00
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SSHT750
Type 316 stainless steel chain, 3/4", priced per ft.
$75.00
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