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The original SEC POOL anchors are (Super) High Holding Power anchors. This means that the POOL anchor has proven to have at least two (four) times the holding power of a conventional anchor. Classification societies allow a weight reduction by 25-(50) % relative to the prescribed weight according to the tables of equipment. This has the following advantages:
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Less weight to carry during the lifetime of the vessel. |
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More safety, as the remaining holding power still is at least 1.5 (2.0) times the holding power of a conventional anchor |
Most original SEC POOL anchors are over-balanced, which means that the flukes will always stay vertical when the anchor is heaved. Advantages of a balanced anchor are:
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It is possible to make use of a "narrow" anchor pocket, which hides the anchor completely and prevents it from becoming a wave breaker. SEC can assist in designing such a pocket for a POOL anchor. |
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Damage to the vessel's hull caused by
sidewards pointing anchor flukes during heaving will be significantly reduced. |
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The anchor will always come homesmoothly without the fluke tips catching behind edges. |
The advantages of welded plate-material anchors by comparison with casted anchors, are:
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The anchor can easily be made out of other materials, such as a-magnetic or stainless steel. |
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It is easy to manufacture intermediate weights, since models can vary. |
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Small dimensional deviations from the standard, within tolerances given by the classification societies, are easy carried out (such as shortening the shank). |
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When, due to extreme circumstances, a POOL anchor is damaged, it is easily repaired by replacing the damaged parts. |
The original SEC POOL anchors have big crownplates, which prevent the anchor from digging in too deep. This results in a relatively low breakout-force. It has the following advantages:
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Quick and safe heaving. |
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Fewer losses due to stock anchors. |
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Less damage to the anchors. |
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