{"product_id":"kenter-shackle-60-mm-2-3-8-abs-american-bureau-of-shipping","title":"Kenter Shackle - 60 mm - 2-3\/8- ABS(American Bureau of Shipping)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKenter Joining Shackle — 60mm (2-3\/8\") | ABS Certified\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrade 3 forged steel Kenter joining shackle, individually serialized and supplied with a valid \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ww2.eagle.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAmerican Bureau of Shipping (ABS)\u003c\/a\u003e certificate. Each unit's serial number is covered by the certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChain Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60mm (2-3\/8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSizing Tolerance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±2.5% — actual range 58.5–61.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBreaking Load\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e282.5 tonnes \/ 2,770 kN \/ 622,717 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProof Load\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e197.8 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.4 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrade 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForged Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural steel with varnish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCorrosion Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaltwater rated — natural steel with varnish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCertification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCertification Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCertifying Authority\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ww2.eagle.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAmerican Bureau of Shipping (ABS)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSerialization\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — each unit individually serialized; serial number covered by certificate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandards\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 1704 · IACS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCommercial and naval vessel anchor chain joining\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMooring systems and offshore platform anchoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDefence and government maritime procurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for 60mm (2-3\/8\") Grade 3 stud link anchor chain. Due to the ±2.5% manufacturing tolerance, the actual kenter measures 58.5–61.5mm and accommodates equivalent imperial chain sizes within tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired accessories (sold separately):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLead Plug\u003c\/strong\u003e — required to secure the taper pin after installation. This size takes the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lead-plug?variant=50179223519509\"\u003e54–62 mm plug\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrive Pin Punch\u003c\/strong\u003e — required for disassembly. Contact us for the correct punch size for this diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQualified personnel required for installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRequired tools: drift punch, sledgehammer appropriate for chain size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisassemble kenter and insert taper pin through the chain link and kenter body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrive the taper pin fully home (large end first) with a sledgehammer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSecure with a lead plug — hammer flush until the pin cannot back out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInspect visually before placing into service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFor disassembly:\u003c\/em\u003e Remove the lead plug first (torch or drill), then use a Drive Pin Punch on the small end of the taper pin to drive it out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOT approved for overhead lifting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNOT for load bearing in air\u003c\/strong\u003e — mooring and anchoring use only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo not exceed rated breaking load (282.5 tonnes \/ 622,717 lbs).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInspect before each use — check for deformation, cracks, and corrosion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReplace if dimensional changes, cracking, or missing components are detected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLead plug must be installed and fully seated before operational use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlways match kenter grade to chain grade — do not mix grades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUsed kenters should be replaced, not re-certified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSupplied by Dibblee Industries Ltd., Montreal, Quebec — established 1940.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dibblee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48516772528405,"sku":null,"price":1824.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4160\/7445\/files\/IMG_0564_98b31fdb-6f55-492f-b432-6708f3561f71.jpg?v=1725564205","url":"https:\/\/www.kentershackle.com\/products\/kenter-shackle-60-mm-2-3-8-abs-american-bureau-of-shipping","provider":"Kenter Shackles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}