Kong Swivel Anchor Connector Stainless Steel AISI 316

Kong stainless steel swivel anchor connector Facts and Features:

• Ideal for reducing chain twist when trying to bring an anchor to the surface
• Allows the anchor to swivel independently and the connector to ride smoothly over the bow roller
• Designed to go over bow rollers and pass through hawse pipes without snagging
• Manufactured by Kong from polished 316 marine grade stainless steel
• Kong rated break load for assurance

N.B. It is advisable to fit a suitable bow shackle between the anchor shank and the connector to reduce lateral load risk - this is explained in the diagram below.
This picture shows a connector fitted with one bow shackle:

Please note that the smaller end of the swivel is designed to connect to your anchor chain

A Maillon Rapide/ fixed connector could also be used to connect to the anchor.

There is a popular solution for preventing potential lateral load failure by enabling articulation.

Fit an additional 3 links of anchor chain between the shackle (or other fixed connection) and the swivel connector.

3 links of Anchor Chain or 3 links of S/S Anchor Chain

The 3 links make the connection between the anchor end of the swivel and the shackle on the anchor.
The swivel connector is connected to the anchor chain.

For KGAC08-S:   6-8mm connector (BRS-77.318.106) - use 3 links of 10mm chain
For KGAC10-S: 8-12mm connector (BRS-77.318.108) - use 3 links of 12mm chain

The picture below shows the correct configuration with one bow shackle and 3 links of connecting chain:

If the hole/cutout in the anchor shank has sharp edges and will not accept the crown of the bow shackle in a proper load bearing manner, it may be pertinent to fit two shackles back to back.
The picture below shows this optional configuration with an extra D shackle:

The diagram below is the Kong illustration of the need to avoid a direct lateral (side) load:
 

Kong Chain Size = the chain sizes that fit on the chain end, not the anchor end
MBL = Manufacturer (Kong) straight Break Load
MWL = Manufacturer (Kong) lateral Safe Working Load
Compatibility = reasonable compatibility with Grade 40 chain break load

For those with narrow bow roller channels, we have estimated the width required for the swivel to pass through unhindered:

** because of the profile, the clearance required for the swivel to pass through a narrow channel is estimated as greater than the dimension B in the table above.

Kong Swivel Assembly/Disassembly Illustration

The Kong swivel anchor connector can be disassembled to attach the chain and either chain or the anchor.
This is also a useful inspection facility