Kenter Shackle Supplier for Anchor & Mooring Chain Systems

What is a Kenter Shackle (Kenter Joining Shackle)

The Kenter shackle is a detachable anchor chain connection shackle used to link anchor chains to mooring chains.

It appears like a common stud-link but is actually composed of two halves, a center chock, and a taper pin. As a leading Kenter shackles supplier, OLIPORTS ensures that every heavy-duty shackle meets strict maritime safety standards.

Technical Specification of Kenter Shackle

• Material: CM490/CM690
• Grade: U2/U3
• Surface finishing: black painting/hot dip galvanized/electro-galvanized
• Nominal Diameter: 12.5mm to 162mm;
• Certificate: DNV-GL, BV, LRS, ABS, IRS, RS, KR, NK, CCS
• Standard: ISO 1704 · IACS
• Applications: Anchor chain system, offshore mooring system, ship anchoring
• Tags: Forged Steel Shackle; Heavy Duty Shackle;
• Category: Anchor Chain Accessories; Kenter Joining Shackle; Chain Connection Solution; Detachable Chain Shackle;

Key Features of Kenter Shackles

Material and Manufacturing Process: OLIPORTS Kenter joining shackle is made from solid forged steel, offering superior performance compared to traditional cast components.

Grades and Standards: Complies with U2 and U3 grade standards; a heavy-duty shackle certified by LR, ABS, and CCS.

Structural Advantages: Equipped with a precision taper pin and center chock, addressing the operational challenge of “how to open a Kenter shackle.”

Durability: Features a High Fatigue Life (HFL) design optimized for offshore mooring applications.

Traceability System: Products are strictly marked with Kenter shackle size, grade, and batch number, enabling full-process traceability.Procurement Advantages: As a global supplier, we ensure the most competitive Kenter shackle prices and immediate stock availability.

Kenter Shackle Dimensions & Weight

OLIPORTS Kenter type joining shackles are manufactured in accordance with ISO 1704. Below is the Kenter shackle size chart for our reference.

kenter shackle drawing by oliports

oliports kenter shackle for sale

d	d4	B	K	L
50	50	210	76	300
54	54	227	82	324
60	60	252	91	360
68	68	286	103	408
73	73	307	111	438
84	84	353	128	504
102	102	428	155	612
117	117	491	178	708
120	120	504	182	720
127	127	533	193	762
152	152	635	231	912

Kenter Shackle Structure Diagram

Two Halves (Body): Interlocking chain links that form the primary load-bearing structure;

Center Chock / Spigot: Aligns and locks the two halves together to prevent lateral movement;

Taper Pin: Secures the assembly via a self-locking tapered design; inserted from the narrow end;

Lead Seal: Prevents the taper pin from loosening due to vibration or impact

How to Open and Assemble a Kenter-Type Jointing Shackle

Many offshore operators ask how to remove a Kenter shackle during maintenance:

• How to Open Kenter Shackle: Use a punch to drive out the lead plug, then hammer out the tapered pin.
• Step 2: Remove the center spacer.
• Step 3: Slide the two half-rings apart to attach the mooring chain.
• Assembly: Follow the steps in reverse, ensuring the tapered pin is fully seated and sealing it with a new lead plug.

Applications of Kenter Shackle

Hip Anchor Chain Connection: oin standard 27.5m anchor chain shackles for merchant vessels, tankers, bulk carriers, and container ships. Kenter shackles are used on anchor chains to ensure a reliable connection and smooth passage through the windlass.

Offshore Mooring Systems: Connect mooring chains for FPSOs, semi-submersible platforms, TLP, and floating structures. Kenter shackles for offshore mooring provide high-strength, detachable connections for deep-water operations.

Engineering & Special Vessels: Heavy-duty connections for dredgers, crane vessels, offshore supply vessels, and naval ships. Kenter shackles are used in mooring systems to support anchor handling, positioning, and emergency release operations.

Maintenance & Replacement: Quickly replace damaged links without cutting the entire chain. The detachable shackle design saves time and costs during offshore maintenance.

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