When we build things in the ocean, such as platforms, we need to consider ways to keep them protected and robust. A method of accomplishing this involves a procedure known as hot-dip galvanizing. This special treatment allows important parts, such as...
VIEW MOREFailures to reset anchors can be a major headache for ship captains at sea. They need to know what’s causing the failures and how to prevent them. Proper maintenance and inspections go a long way in ensuring the anchor remains in good-working order. ...
VIEW MOREAnchoring conditions in all types of adverse weather are extremely important to any sailor or boater for holding power. When the wind howls and huge waves roll, a good anchor can mean the difference between being safe and being in big trouble. A lot ...
VIEW MORETo keep ships safely moored, and operating well, it is imperative to learn about anchor chain grades in mooring systems. The anchor chain grade gives us a way to know how strong and tough the material is. That actually is quite important for how well...
VIEW MOREHave you ever been out on a boat in deep water without an anchor? Anchors help prevent the boat from moving and drifting away. Anchors come in different types and designs, today however, we are going to be discussing why stainless steel boa...
VIEW MOREIt may seem simple to drop an anchor, but there’s a lot of science behind it. Something that’s good to consider when you anchor is what the bottom of the water is like. The bottom may be mud, rock, sand or any combination thereof. Different bottoms r...
VIEW MOREAn anchor is a heavy object which is attached to a boat by a rope or chain. It helps hold the boat still in one place. The anchor needs to be very heavy to avoid drifting in deep water where the boat otherwise would become very uncontrollable and dan...
VIEW MOREWhen boat builders like those at Shenghui build boats, they think about so many things. One thing that matters is what kind of anchor to use. An anchor is a heavy metal device that is dropped into the water and is used to hold a boat in a specific lo...
VIEW MOREWhy do we need to know the fluke angle to understand how anchors work? The fluke angle is what keeps an anchor in the seafloor and stops a boat, or some other object, from moving.Advantages The fluke angle influences an anchor’s ability to hold ...
VIEW MOREAnchor swivels are unique devices that act as stabilizers to help boats avoid the tossing and turning when the sea is rough. When the waves are high and the water’s rough, anchor swivels are really important to keep boats secure. Read on and we’ll fi...
VIEW MOREThe sea water can be hard for our Shenghui galvanized steel anchor. They can also break if they spend too much time in saltwater. But don't worry! There are ways to prevent this from happening. Read on to find out why galvanized steel anchors break i...
VIEW MOREThe Engineering Behind High-Holding-Power Marine AnchorsMarine anchors having high holding power are very important in maintaining of boats and ships from movement against a turbulent sea. Understanding how those anchors operate can ensure they are u...
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