Overview

This standard is applicable to grade GL-K3 three link adapter pieces used on vessels at ambient temperatures down to -20 °C. A three link adapter piece consists of a common stud link according to VG 84529, an enlarged stud link according to VG 84530 and an end link according to VG 84531. These three link adapter pieces are components of grade GL-K3 stud link anchor chain cables according to VG 84510. Three link adapter pieces are mainly used to equip or fasten the stud link anchor chain cables, that is, to the cable clench in the cable locker. With respect to edition VG 84516:1998-03 the series of nominal sizes has been extended up to 90 and the German term "Nenndicke" has been amended to "Nenngröße", amongst others. This VG standard gives the assembly, dimensions, masses, mechanical properties, technical specification and a designation example of the "three link adapter pieces". The committee responsible for this VG standard is NA 132-01-05 AA "Heben, Schleppen, Ankern" ("Heaving, towing, anchoring").

Responsible national committee

NA 132-01-05 AA - Heaving, towing, anchoring