BRUCE ANCHOR® CHAIN TENSIONER (Patented)

A compact one-piece chain clutching device for pretensioning chains attached to opposed anchors or piles which :

• Acts effectively as a windlass located on the sea bottom
• Can preset drag embedment anchors to the full design load of a mooring system economically so allowing anchors to be used instead of piles
• May be operated by the winch of an anchor handling tug so eliminating any need for an expensive crane barge
• Has no moving parts - for ultimate reliability
• Has minimum weight and volume for ease of handling on deck
• Gives a mechanical advantage of 2.5 to 3
• Negotiates stern rollers easily
• Passes end links and kenter links easily
• Fully supports chain links internally so that no damaging stresses occur
• Is available in sizes to match the chain size of the mooring system
• Is made of cast steel to BS3100 BT1 or ASTM A148-84 GR.90/60
• Has classification society material survey and witness of testing to proof load of the chain