Chain Locker Pipes - Deck Machinery and Hull Equipment
Chain locker pipes, also called spurling pipes, guide anchor chain from the windlass or chain stopper through the deck into the chain locker. They are normally custom-fabricated steel structures designed to suit chain size, deck arrangement, and vessel class requirements.
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Product Information
| Product Name | Chain Locker Pipes |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Deck Machinery and Hull Equipment |
| Product Reference | 378 |
| Unit of Measure | Piece |
Key Features
| Key Feature |
|---|
| 1. Heavy-wall welded steel construction |
| 2. Smooth internal profile to reduce chain snagging |
| 3. Wear-resistant mouth or replaceable wear insert |
| 4. Watertight welded connection at deck penetration |
| 5. Custom dimensions matched to anchor chain size and lead angle |
Applications of Chain Locker Pipes
| Application |
|---|
| 1. Guiding anchor chain between windlass and chain locker |
| 2. Protecting deck penetrations from chain impact and abrasion |
| 3. Supporting controlled chain stowage in the chain locker |
Standards, Certifications & Class Approval
Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.
| Applicable Standards & Certification | Typically fabricated to approved ship drawings and applicable class rules. Related requirements may include ISO 1704 for stud-link anchor chain, ISO 4568 for anchor windlasses, IACS UR A1, and relevant ship structural welding standards. |
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| Class Approval | Design, material, welding, and installation may require approval or survey by the vessel's classification society, such as DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, or ClassNK. |
Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information
| Installation Notes | Align the pipe with the windlass wildcat, chain stopper, and chain locker drop path. Weld to approved structural drawings, maintain smooth internal transitions, fit wear protection where specified, and verify deck watertightness and chain clearance. |
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| Maintenance Tips | Inspect regularly for wall thinning, grooving, cracked welds, corrosion, deformation, and damaged wear inserts. Remove scale and debris, maintain protective coating on non-contact surfaces, and renew worn sections before structural integrity is reduced. |
| Safety Notes | Isolate the windlass and secure the anchor chain before inspection or repair. Never enter the chain locker without enclosed-space procedures, ventilation, gas testing, communications, and authorization. Keep personnel clear during chain operation. |
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