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Kenter Shackle - 84 mm - 3-5/16 Lloyds Register (LR)

Kenter Shackle - 84 mm - 3-5/16 Lloyds Register (LR)

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Kenter Joining Shackle — 84mm (3-5/16") | LR Certified

Grade 3 forged steel Kenter joining shackle, individually serialized and supplied with a valid Lloyd's Register (LR) certificate. Each unit's serial number is covered by the certificate.

Technical Specifications

Chain Diameter 84mm (3-5/16")
Sizing Tolerance ±2.5% — actual range 81.9–86.1mm
Breaking Load 526.2 tonnes / 5,160 kN / 1,160,005 lbs
Proof Load 368.1 tonnes
Weight 90 kg
Grade Grade 3
Material Forged Steel
Finish Natural steel with varnish
Corrosion Resistance Saltwater rated — natural steel with varnish

Certification

Certification Type LR
Certifying Authority Lloyd's Register (LR)
Serialization Yes — each unit individually serialized; serial number covered by certificate
Standards ISO 1704 · IACS

Applications

  • Commercial and naval vessel anchor chain joining
  • Mooring systems and offshore platform anchoring
  • Defence and government maritime procurement

Compatibility

Designed for 84mm (3-5/16") Grade 3 stud link anchor chain. Due to the ±2.5% manufacturing tolerance, the actual kenter measures 81.9–86.1mm and accommodates equivalent imperial chain sizes within tolerance.

Required accessories (sold separately):

  • Lead Plug — required to secure the taper pin after installation. This size takes the 73–90 mm plug.
  • Drive Pin Punch — required for disassembly. Contact us for the correct punch size for this diameter.

Installation Instructions

  1. Qualified personnel required for installation.
  2. Required tools: drift punch, sledgehammer appropriate for chain size.
  3. Disassemble kenter and insert taper pin through the chain link and kenter body.
  4. Drive the taper pin fully home (large end first) with a sledgehammer.
  5. Secure with a lead plug — hammer flush until the pin cannot back out.
  6. Inspect visually before placing into service.
  7. For disassembly: 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.

Safety Warnings

  • NOT approved for overhead lifting.
  • NOT for load bearing in air — mooring and anchoring use only.
  • Do not exceed rated breaking load (526.2 tonnes / 1,160,005 lbs).
  • Inspect before each use — check for deformation, cracks, and corrosion.
  • Replace if dimensional changes, cracking, or missing components are detected.
  • Lead plug must be installed and fully seated before operational use.
  • Always match kenter grade to chain grade — do not mix grades.
  • Used kenters should be replaced, not re-certified.

Supplied by Dibblee Industries Ltd., Montreal, Quebec — established 1940.

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