316 stainless steel is fundamentally different. It contains molybdenum, which significantly improves resistance to chloride corrosion. This makes it suitable for permanent outdoor and marine installations where other materials would fail.

This chain is manufactured from genuine marine-grade 316 stainless steel and polished to a clean finish. It maintains its appearance and structural integrity even when exposed to seawater, spray, rain, and continuous outdoor conditions.

Marine environments destroy inferior metals. Saltwater accelerates corrosion and causes galvanised coatings to wear away over time. Once this protective coating fails, rust develops and weakens the chain.

This is why 316 stainless steel chain is used for:

• Mooring bridles
• Buoy risers and connections
• Pontoon fixings
• Anchor chain sections
• Deck safety chains
• Fender securing points
• Coastal and harbour installations

One of the major advantages of stainless steel long link chain is its appearance. The polished finish gives a clean, professional look suitable for visible installations on boats, pontoons, and marine structures.

Unlike galvanised chain, which dulls, stains, and eventually rusts, stainless steel maintains its finish over time. This makes it ideal where appearance matters, such as:

• Boat decks and guardrails
• Marina and pontoon hardware
• Architectural marine installations
• Visible mooring connections

It remains clean, smooth, and free from rust staining.

Long link chain is designed with extended internal link length compared to short link chain. This provides practical advantages when assembling marine hardware and mooring systems.

The longer internal link allows easier connection of shackles, swivels, rope thimbles, and fittings without restriction. It also improves flexibility and handling during installation.

This makes long link chain particularly suitable for:

Mooring assemblies and bridles
Connection between rope and hardware
General rigging applications
Situations requiring flexibility and ease of fitting

It is easier to work with while maintaining excellent strength.

316 stainless steel is the recognised marine-grade specification. It is used across commercial marine, harbour, offshore, and leisure applications due to its resistance to corrosion.

It performs reliably in:

• Saltwater immersion
• Splash zones
• Permanent outdoor exposure
• Wet and humid environments
• Harbour and marina installations

This makes it suitable for both working vessels and permanent marine infrastructure.

We supply stainless steel chain cut to your required length, avoiding waste and ensuring correct fit for your installation.

We also fabricate complete marine assemblies in-house, including:

• Full mooring risers
• Chain and rope bridles
• Thimble and shackle assemblies
• Custom marine rigging configurations

Assemblies are prepared ready for installation using correct marine components.

316 stainless steel long link chain is available in multiple sizes to suit different marine loads and applications, including:

1. 4mm stainless long link chain
2. 6mm stainless long link chain
3. 8mm stainless long link chain
4. 10mm stainless long link chain

Selection depends on the specific application, loading, and installation requirements.

If you are unsure which size is correct, we can specify the appropriate chain based on your boat, mooring, or installation.

This chain is used by:

• Boat owners
• Marinas
• Harbour authorities
• Marine contractors
• Boat yards
• Commercial operators

It provides long-term performance and clean appearance in real marine conditions.

Boat Gear Direct supplies genuine marine-grade stainless steel chain suitable for real marine use. We also build complete mooring and rigging assemblies ready for installation.

If you need help selecting the correct chain or want a full assembly built, contact us and we will prepare the correct solution. Check out our short link chain. 

Make sure you use the correct length of chain for mooring.