An anchor swivel is a crucial component in a boat's anchoring system, designed to prevent twisting and tangling of the anchor chain or rode. It allows the anchor to rotate freely, ensuring that it aligns with the direction of pull and reduces strain on the chain.
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati Anchor Swivelling Connector range is manufactured from marine-grade AISI 316 stainless steel and designed to create a secure connection between anchor and chain while reducing chain twisting during anchoring operations. Featuring integrated swivel mechanisms and streamlined, protrusion-free profiles, these connectors pass smoothly through bow rollers and help prevent snagging commonly associated with traditional shackles. The range covers chain sizes from 6 mm to 18 mm and includes standard, Maxi and Douglas Marine Mega versions with breaking loads from 3,500 kg up to 26,000 kg.
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$ 35.61
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1-2 weeks delivery time Maxwell Anchor Swivel, made from durable 316 stainless steel, connects the anchor to the chain, available in two sizes (6-8 mm and 10-13 mm), perfect for small vessels up to 20 meters.
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$ 44.74
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati Rope-to-Chain Connector is manufactured from mirror-polished AISI 316 stainless steel and provides a secure knotless connection between anchor chain and rope. Designed for anchor rodes and stern mooring applications, it creates a smooth transition between chain and line while maintaining high strength and excellent corrosion resistance. Available for 6 mm chain with 10 mm rope and 8 mm chain with 12 mm rope.
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$ 39
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati Flush Anchor Chain Connector is manufactured from marine-grade AISI 316 stainless steel and designed to provide a smooth, protrusion-free connection between anchor and chain. Its streamlined profile minimizes the risk of snagging and allows the chain assembly to pass easily through bow rollers during anchor deployment and retrieval. Available for 6/8 mm and 9/10 mm chain sizes, it offers a compact, corrosion-resistant solution for modern anchoring systems.
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$ 28.92
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Hollex Anchor Chain Swivel Connector is manufactured from polished AISI 316 stainless steel and provides a strong, fixed swivel connection between anchor chain components. Designed for 10 mm and 13 mm anchor chains, it offers excellent corrosion resistance, smooth articulation, and reliable performance in demanding marine environments.
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$ 34.44
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Hollex Double Anchor Chain Swivel Connector is manufactured from polished AISI 316 stainless steel and is designed to reduce chain twisting while providing a strong, flexible connection within the anchor rode. Available for 6–8 mm, 8 mm, and 10 mm anchor chains, it offers excellent corrosion resistance for demanding marine environments.
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$ 49.28
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Kong AISI 316 Fixed Anchor Connector is designed to securely connect an anchor to its chain while maintaining smooth passage through the bow roller. Manufactured from high-quality AISI 316 stainless steel, the connector features a fixed non-swiveling design and a two-piece construction secured with a hex-socket screw. Available for chain sizes from 6–8 mm to 12–14 mm, it automatically aligns the anchor during retrieval and deployment while providing maximum working loads from 25 kN to 95 kN.
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$ 52.97
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Kong AISI 316 Swivel Anchor Connector is designed to connect an anchor and chain while preventing chain twisting during anchoring operations. Manufactured from high-quality AISI 316 stainless steel, it features a 360° central swivel and a four-part construction secured by a hex-socket screw. Available for chain sizes from 6–8 mm to 16–20 mm, the connector automatically aligns itself during operation and helps maintain correct anchor positioning on the seabed. Maximum working loads range from 25 kN to 200 kN depending on the selected size.
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$ 94.53
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Kong Carbon Steel Chain Connectors are heavy-duty connectors designed for joining DIN 766 anchor chains in marine anchoring systems. Manufactured from high-strength carbon steel, they provide reliable performance under demanding conditions without the use of a swivel. Available for 6–8 mm and 12–14 mm chains, these connectors offer high vertical and horizontal breaking loads together with clearly defined safe working loads for secure marine applications.
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$ 39.73
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati Double-Joint Swivelling Anchor Connector is manufactured from marine-grade AISI 316 stainless steel and designed to provide a secure, flexible connection between anchor and chain. Its dual-axis articulation allows greater freedom of movement than conventional swivels, helping maintain proper anchor alignment and reducing twisting loads during anchoring operations. The streamlined, protrusion-free profile passes smoothly through bow rollers and is available for 6/8 mm and 9/10 mm anchor chain systems.
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$ 43.68
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati Twist Self-Aligning Anchor Swivel is a high-quality swivelling connector designed for modern asymmetric anchors like Bruce, Delta, Trefoil, and others. Made from marine-grade AISI 316 stainless steel, it ensures hassle-free lifting and alignment by automatically rotating the anchor into the correct position during retrieval. Available in 6/8 mm and 10/12 mm sizes.
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$ 94.22
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Douglas Marine Trimmer Anchor Swivelling Connector is a premium anchor-to-chain connector manufactured from polished AISI 316 stainless steel. Its patented double-joint design ensures correct anchor positioning when passing through the bow roller, eliminates leverage forces during anchor recovery, and significantly increases resistance to side loads. Designed for DIN 766 chains from 6 mm to 12 mm, it provides direct anchor-to-chain connection without the need for a shackle and is available in three sizes with breaking loads up to 12,000 kg.
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$ 142.09
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Douglas Marine Anchor Connector is manufactured from marine-grade AISI 316 stainless steel to provide a strong and corrosion-resistant connection between the anchor and chain. Available for chain sizes from 6–8 mm to 14–16 mm, the range supports anchors from 15 kg up to 80 kg and offers breaking loads from 3,000 kg to 15,000 kg. The connectors are designed for reliable anchoring performance and smooth operation in demanding marine environments.
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$ 35.76
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Douglas Marine Rotable Anchor Connector is manufactured from polished AISI 316 stainless steel and is designed to provide a secure, rotating connection between anchor and chain. Its rotating configuration improves alignment when passing through the bow roller while offering up to three times higher strength than conventional designs. Each connector is assembled with safety screws and an anti-unscrewing locking pin system. Available for 6–8 mm and 10–12 mm anchor chains with breaking loads up to 12,000 kg.
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$ 92.59
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1-2 weeks delivery time This galvanized steel swivel is designed for anchor chains, mooring systems and buoy applications. Featuring a double-eye configuration, it allows free rotation under load to help reduce twisting in mooring lines and chain assemblies. Available in four sizes, the range provides breaking loads from 5000 kg to 16300 kg with overall lengths from 125 mm to 225 mm.
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$ 13.58
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1-2 weeks delivery time This double-eye swivel is manufactured from AISI 316 stainless steel and is designed for mooring lines, anchor systems and marine rigging applications. The swivel allows connected components to rotate freely, helping to reduce twisting forces in ropes and chains. Available in seven sizes, the range provides breaking loads from 450 kg to 6500 kg and overall lengths from 50 mm to 188 mm.
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$ 19.55
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1-2 weeks delivery time Plastimo Anchor Chain Swivels are galvanised steel swivels designed to provide a secure, rotating connection in anchoring and mooring setups. Available in Ø8 mm and Ø10 mm packs of 5 pcs., and Ø12 mm and Ø16 mm packs of 2 pcs., they help reduce chain twist and stress by allowing smooth rotation. The Ø12 mm version (Plastimo 13242) is specified for mooring buoy applications with a Safe Working Load (SWL) of 1600 kg and includes guidance that the swivel diameter should be 4 mm larger than the chain diameter for secure fit.
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$ 40.33
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard Mooring Swivel is a forged 316L stainless steel swivel designed for permanent immersion and mooring applications. With a total length of 150 mm, dimensions A 44 mm and B 41 mm, it provides excellent corrosion resistance in marine environments. The swivel offers a working load of 2960 kg, a breaking load of 5500 kg, and a weight of 415 g, making it suitable for demanding anchoring and mooring systems.
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$ 151.16
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Euromarine Fixed Anchor Connector is a stainless steel anchor-to-chain connector designed for secure anchoring applications. Available for chain sizes 6-8 mm and 10-13 mm, it provides a compact and robust connection between anchor and chain. The connector features lengths of 84 mm or 96 mm and breaking loads up to 4900 kg, making it suitable for demanding marine mooring systems.
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$ 87.78
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Euromarine Double Chain & Anchor Connector is manufactured from A4 stainless steel and designed to provide articulated movement between the anchor and chain. Its double-joint construction eliminates rotation between the two elements, improving anchor alignment and reducing twisting loads. Available for 6-8 mm and 10-13 mm chain sizes, with lengths of 134 mm and 154 mm and breaking loads up to 4900 kg.
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$ 101.45
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How does a stainless steel anchor swivel improve the durability and longevity of anchoring systems?
A stainless steel anchor swivel significantly improves the durability and longevity of anchoring systems by eliminating side loading and distributing the load evenly. The innovative shackle design, which features a multi-directional and oblong pin, ensures that the swivel is stronger than its corresponding grade 40 chain, making it the safest option on the market. This robust construction, combined with high breaking strength, allows the anchor swivel to withstand harsh marine conditions and maintain optimal performance over time.
What are the key features of a marine anchor chain swivel, and how is it used in mooring applications?
A marine anchor chain swivel features a stainless steel multidirectional design, allowing for 360° rotation to prevent tangling and twisting of the anchor chain. The innovative shackle bolt design, along with the geometry of the chain, determines the pin size and ensures that the swivel is the strongest link in the anchorage system. This robust construction eliminates side loading and offers maximum working load capacity, making it an essential component for safe and reliable mooring applications.
How does the breaking strength of an anchor swivel shackle impact its performance in mooring applications?
The breaking strength of an anchor swivel shackle directly impacts its performance in mooring applications by ensuring it can withstand the maximum load without failure. The shackle design, which completely eliminates side loading, maximizes strength and durability, making it the safest swivel on the market. By featuring an oblong pin on the chain side of the swivel, this design provides superior pin strength, truly creating a swivel that is the strongest and most reliable for demanding marine environments.
What types of Boat Anchors, Anchor Ropes, Сhains Items do you have in your catalogue?
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Claw Anchors, Plow Anchors, Delta Anchors, Lewmar Delta Anchors, Lewmar Anchors, Maxwell Anchors,
Maxwell Anchor Rollers,
Fluke Boat Anchors, Marine Anchors, Anchors for a small boat,
Floating Anchors, Boat Anchor Chain, Boat Anchor Ropes, Bow Anchor Rollers, Bow Rollers for Bruce/Claw Anchor, Anchor Swivels,
Anchor Shackles, Anchor Chain Connectors, Anchor Chain Stoppers,
Anchor Chain Snubbers Tensioners