Washington Chain & Supply, Inc. (WCS)

All of our standard air- and hydraulic-release hooks provide good dampening against the sudden shock of line release under load. These rotary-release models, though, go a step further. By spinning freely, they remove the strain from the hook itself, rather than using a bumper pad to absorb recoil. This provides for smoother release and allows the hooks to handle higher loads. In addition, the smoother release prolongs the life of both the hook itself and the mooring lines it handles. Of course, like our other models, rotary release hooks are made of heat-treated alloy steel, are hot-sprayed with zinc before finishing, and include the same safety features and ease of maintenance.

We manufacture a variety of capstans, both freestanding and as an integral part of another unit. Our standard models will meet the needs of almost any application, but custom fabrication is also available to accommodate specific requirements. All models are available with either one-or-two-way drive, and with a variety of capstan head sizes and styles to match your specifications.

Recognizing that operators’ needs vary, we also offer a “captive” release hook for light towing. This hook is designed to prevent the accidental release of the tow line should it go slack, and allows for rapid hookup and release of tug-and-barge combinations.

Quenched and Tempered Alloy Bows and Pins are Forged Alloy Steel Each Shackle is stamped with Safe Working Load Limit Custom sizes available by special order All sizes have been proof tested to twice the Working Load Limit Pins are painted blue, over galvanization coat All sizes are InfoChip® RFID-equipped ASME B30.6 standard met or exceeded in identification, ductility, design factor, proof load and temperature requirements MarQuip products meet or exceed many other critical requirements, including RR-C-271F Type IVA Grade A Class 3 except for those provisions required of the contractor Optional Certification by ABS available for use on Steel Vessels and Cranes By special arrangement, Shackles will meet DNV impact requirements of 42 joules at -20°C `

lloy Chain - Grade 100 Transport Chain - Grade 70 BBB Windlass Chain High Test - Grade 43 ISO High Test - Grade 43 Proof Coil - Grade 30 Dock Fender Chain Long Link Lashing Chain Open Link Buoy Chain Stud Link Anchor Chain Di-Lok DI-LOK

WCS is a proud distributor of Bethlehem Wire Rope and is available in a wide variety of constructions, lays, cores, and steel grades. For further technical and product information on those products listed below, Product Data Sheets are available in PDF format. To download, view and print the data sheets, click on the product(s) in which you are interested.