Chain stopper

AS SCAN anchor chain stopper is a robust and reliable product designed with intricate details for operational excellence on all types of vessels. This robust chain stopper can be installed on new builds as well as retrofitted on existing vessels, offering you immense versatility.

Two AS SCAN new heavy duty chain stoppers ready in workshop

Crafted with high-grade, marine-grade stainless steel, this stopper is corrosion-resistant and designed to withstand the harshest marine environments. It's capable of handling extreme loads and effectively secures the anchor chain, reducing the strain on your windlass.

The superior anchor chain stopper is easy to operate, allowing for swift and secure anchor deployment and retrieval. Its versatile design is compatible with most chain sizes, offering a universal solution for a variety of vessel needs.

About the chain stopper

A chain stopper, which is also known as a cable stopper, is a device used to secure the anchor chain when riding at anchor, as the windlasses are not designed to hold high loads while a vessel is a anchor, the chain stopper can relieve the strain on the windlass and secure the anchor in the housed position in the hawse pipe.

Watch a video of a chain stopper ready to be installed on a well-boat made at the Norwegian shipyard Aas Mek. Verksted

A chain stopper usually consists of two parallel vertical plates mounted on a base with a pivoting par or pawl which drops down to bear on a chain link. A hinged bar is fitted in the chain stopper which may be dropped between two links of the chain to prevent the chain from running out when the windlass brake is released.

Durable construction

With its durable construction and efficient design, our anchor chain stopper enhances safety and increases the longevity of your anchoring system. Make your boating experience stress-free with the Superior Anchor Chain Stopper, the ultimate solution for secure and reliable anchoring.

AS SCAN cooperate with all major classification societies.

Trust AS SCAN's advanced anchor chain stopper for a safer, smoother, and more efficient anchoring experience.

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