ASTM International

Standard Specification for Wildcats, Ship Anchor Chain
 N F765

Annotation

This specification covers wildcats as used in windlasses to haul in and pay out anchor chain on board ships. An associated chain stopper is used to secure the chain while the ship is anchored, or the anchor is housed.

Wildcats are of the five whelp type for use with stud link anchor chain conforming to the American Bureau of Shipping Grades 1, 2, and 3.Wildcat dimensions are provided for chains in integral 1 8-in. (3-mm) steps, ranging in size from 3 4 to 41 8 in. (19 to 104 mm). Wildcat dimensions for chains in intermediate 1 16-in. (1.5-mm) steps are not provided, but wildcats in these sizes are permitted within the scope of this specification.

Wildcats are configured to pass detachable links oriented parallel or perpendicular to the wildcat shaft centerline.

The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. This specification is for use with anchor chain that is measured in inch-pound units.

Автоматический перевод:

Стандартная спецификация для рискованных предприятий, якорной цепи судна

Эта спецификация покрывает рискованные предприятия, как используется в брашпилях втянуть и выплатить якорную цепь на борт судов. Связанный стопор якорной цепи используется для обеспечения цепи, в то время как корабль поставился на якорь, или анкер помещен в корпус.