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Description
Kenter Shackle - 16 mm - 5/8” Lloyds Register (LR)Kenter Joining Shackle 16mm (5 8") 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. Manufactured to 2. 5% metric sizing tolerance and compatible with equivalent imperial chain sizes. Technical Specifications Chain Diameter 16mm (5 8") Sizing Tolerance 2. 5% actual range 15. 616. 4mm Breaking Load 13. 2
Kenter Joining Shackle — 16mm (5/8") | 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. Manufactured to ±2.5% metric sizing tolerance and compatible with equivalent imperial chain sizes.
Technical Specifications
| Chain Diameter | 16mm (5/8") |
|---|---|
| Sizing Tolerance | ±2.5% — actual range 15.6–16.4mm |
| Breaking Load | 13.2 tonnes / 129.4 kN / 29,100 lbs |
| Grade | Grade 3 |
| Material | Forged Steel |
| Finish | Natural steel with varnish |
| Approximate Weight | 0.5 kg |
| 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
- Marine anchor chain joining
- Commercial vessel mooring systems
- Offshore platform anchoring
- Defense and government maritime operations
- NATO and military procurement
Compatibility
Designed for 16mm (5/8") Grade 3 stud link anchor chain. Due to the ±2.5% manufacturing tolerance, the actual kenter measures 15.6–16.4mm and accommodates equivalent imperial chain sizes within tolerance. Kenters are manufactured every 2mm in size.
Required accessories (sold separately):
- Lead Plug — required to secure the taper pin after installation
- Drive Pin Punch — required for disassembly
Installation Instructions
- Qualified personnel required for installation.
- Required tools: drift punch, sledgehammer appropriate for chain size.
- Disassemble kenter and insert taper pin through the chain link and kenter body.
- Drive the taper pin fully home (large end first) with a sledgehammer.
- Secure with a lead plug — hammer flush until the pin cannot back out.
- Inspect visually before placing into service.
- 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 (13.2 tonnes / 29,100 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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Exchange/Return Notes
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