Today we are going to introduce the buoy shackle.
Buoy join shackle is a shackle that connects anchor chains for mooring the ships to mooring buoys . The material are Steel and have grade 2 &3 , nominal diameter for chains is from 38mm to 90mm .
Mooring Buoy shackle has two types: type A and type B.
Type A is most common one. It attaches to the common link of the anchor chain using a Kenter shackle.
Type B is a bow type shackle that connects to the end link of anchor chains.
A type of shackle is specifically designed to fit the shape and dimensions of a buoy's lifting eye, which is the point of attachment for the shackle. It has a rounded shape that matches the curvature of the buoy's eye, providing a secure and stable connection.
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