The swivel is used in the anchor handling arrangements of ships and floating facilities. It is one of the anchor shot components and is manufactured by hot stamping. The swivel corrects chain twisting and ensures its smooth stowing into the chain locker.
Materials
1 – carbon steel;
2 – alloy steel;
3 – alloy steel with additional heat treatment.
External coating
BIT – bitumen paint, 1 layer, ISO 12944-5
Standard
ISO 1704
Strength characteristics meet Class Rules including IACS design, construction and operation standards.
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