Designed for the extra stresses and strains associated with extended cruising and for saving weight on a long anchor rode by taking the opportunity to step down one size in chain.
Designed for the extra stresses and strains associated with extended cruising and for saving weight on a long anchor rode by taking the opportunity to step down one size in chain.
Grade 70 chain is manufactured to such a high specification that it is possible to substitute e.g. 10mm Grade 40 anchor chain with a far longer length of 8mm Grade 70 without losing any strength.
MF DAMS High Strength Grade 70 Calibrated Anchor Chain with Enhanced Solid Zinc Hot Dip Galvanising
Jimmy Green Marine MF DAMS70 is sourced exclusively and directly from MF Catenificio Frigerio, a modern chain manufacturing plant in Italy.
MF Catenificio manufacture, hot dip galvanise, proof test and stamp their MF DAMS70 chain in their own cutting edge, research, test and production facility. The whole enterprise is located in Olginate, near Lecco, Lake Como, Italy.
Every link is proof tested and hallmark stamped during the production process as a testament to their quality control. The proof load testing process ensures that each individual weld has been completed successfully.
The original concept, design and production of increased strength Galvanised Anchor Chain is the brainchild of Corrado Maggi, lately of Maggi Catene, erstwhile top quality Italian chain manufacturers. Corrado is now the Product Development Manager at MF Catenificio. Corrado originally designed and developed a specially-engineered combined chemical and heat treatment to improve the tensile resistance of Grade 40 chain to high strength hot dip galvanised Grade 70 Anchor Chain. Note that the special part of this process is that the subsequent galvanising treatment which involves dipping the chain into molten zinc does not adversely affect the newly enhanced strength. Different manufacturers have tried to copy Corrado's formula, but it remains a trade secret which is now closely guarded by the design technicians at MF Catenificio.
MF Catenificio market their High Strength Grade 70 Chain as DAMS which stands for Downsizing Anchoring and Mooring System
MF DAMS High Strength Grade 70 Calibrated Anchor Chain Plus Factors - this is the Jimmy Green interpretation of the translations expressed in the MF catalogue:
Weight Reduction
Volume Reduction
Optimises the redistribution of weight onboard
Maximises possible chain length
Facilitates deep water anchoring
Optimises chain locker stowage
Requires less retrieval power
Smoothes the passage of the chain, both up and down
MF DAMS Grade 70 Calibrated Anchor Chain features enhanced Solid Zinc Galvanising treatment with greater micron depth and longer lasting corrosion resistance
MF have developed a new additional Solid Zinc Galvanising treatment in conjunction with the standard hot dip galvanising process. Solid Zinc Galvanising is an MF duplex treatment where both aspects of the process are hot dip molten zinc galvanisation. The consolidated, faultless coverage, increased micron depth and improved fusion layer adhesion extends the working life of the galvanising by up to 25%. Solid Zinc Galvanising is proven to increease resistance to corrosion by up to 25% compared with standard galvanising. The exterior finish has an aesthetically pleasing, homogeneous chromatic appearance.
Solid Zinc Facts and Benefits:
Improved outer surface "Eta" Layer with 25% more zinc giving better protection to the next "Zeta" layer
100% galvanising coverage despite the awkward nature of the process experienced by all manufacturers with chain linkage.
Smooth, brilliant zinc finish with no blemishes (chrome like appearance)
Reduced white oxidisation during its first exposure to the elements, due to longer lasting passivation
MF standard hot dip galvanising is normally to a minimum 80 microns, but the Solid Zinc process boosts that depth.
The enhanced coverage resulting from Solid Zinc Galvanising extends the effective protection against rust degradation in a marine environment.
N.B. All minimum micron thickness values are subject to variables and therefore dependent on the size of the chain, so micron depth figures are not specific.
This graph illustrates the relationship between the enhanced micron coverage of Solid Zinc Galvanising and the resistance to corrosion i.e. rust in terms of longevity/endurance in a marine environment.
The entire MF chain manufacturing process has Lloyds Register approval to the ultimate ISO 9001 quality standard:
Maggi Catena AQUA7 Chain was manufactured, hot dip galvanised and proof tested, all in house, at the Maggi Catena factory in Italy.
There is one 50 metre length of Maggi Catena AQUA7 8mm DIN766 complete with a super strength end link/connector remaining in stock in Beer.
Maggi Catena AQUA7 oversized end links are super strength connectors which facilitate a suitably strong coupling to your anchor.
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The Freight cost is calculated in the basket and assumes a UK Mainland delivery address until you are signed in with your registered delivery zip code.
You are welcome to collect from our Chandlery Store or from any event that we are attending in order to save this cost.
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