Reread the middle ling of the three sent by Rich. ACCO originally used G40, but it is now a universal designator. G40 (AKA G4 or high test) is a short link chain to ISO standards used for boat anchor chains. G43 is a longer link chain of the same strength used for DOT load straps in trucking. Not interchangeable if you will use them for a windlass.
I forget the original question, now, but I think it had to do with buying an anchor chain. If it is to be used with a windlass, be very careful about getting the chain that works with the windlass. Mine uses 1/4" G4. I bought a couple of 65ft lengths for the two anchors on the bow. I found a great deal on 7mm G4, but then found out the links were 35 thousandths longer than the links of 1/4" G4 (called 6mm chain in Europe)and the 7mm chain would not work in my windlass. I had a friend whose Benneteau windlass was set up for 7mm BBB chain, not 5/16ths. -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of j...@svpaws.net Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2013 7:08 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Chain help Thanks Rich - that answered it. Looks like G40 was used only by Acco to designate a small link G43 chain. John Sent from my iPad > On Oct 31, 2013, at 5:08 AM, Rich Knowles <r...@sailpower.ca> wrote: > > After a bit of research I dug these resources out of the ether: > > http://www.peerlesschain.com > > http://www.1st-chainsupply.com/aboutgrading.htm > > http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/document.do?docId=1136 > > And.. I also tripped over this chart for drive belts, more useful arcane inanity: > > http://www.gates.com/catalogs/BELT%20I.D.%20CHART%202012%20SM1.pdf > > Interesting bathroom reading.... > > Rich. > > >> On Oct 30, 2013, at 20:51, "j...@svpaws.net" <j...@svpaws.net> wrote: >> >> I'm sure I knew this at some point in my life but can anyone explain the difference between G40 and G43 chain? >> >> Thanks >> >> John >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
