API BULL 2S : 1995

Design Of Windlass Wildcats For Floating Offshore Structures

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Covers the design of windlass wildcats to ensure proper fit and function between wildcat and mooring chain. Wildcats are the five-whlep type for use with studlink anchor chain conforming to the classification society grades 1,2 and 3 ORQ and Grade 4 chain. WIldcat dimensions are provided for chains in integral 1/8 in. (3 mm) steps, ranging in size from 2 in. to 4 in. (51 mm to 102 mm). WIldcat dimensions for chain in intermediate 1/16 in. (1.5 mm) steps are not provided, but wildcats in these sizes are premitted within the scope of this publication.