Connector

[KEVMAR]

Is there such a thing as a anchor connector to join two lengths of chain together ?

 

[Capn Craig]

Absolutely This from McMaster-Carr An absolutely great source of industrial (boat) hardware.

Hammer-Close Connecting Links—Not for Lifting


Strike the prongs with a ball peen hammer and they expand to hold the connecting link together.

Galvanized steel links have a thick coating for corrosion resistance.

316 stainless steel connectors have excellent resistance to salt water and chemicals.

For Chain
Trade Size Thick. Inside
Lg. Inside
Wd. Capacity,
lbs. Fabrication Specifications Met Each
Steel
1/4 1/4" 7/8" 7/16" 1,400 Forged Fed. Spec. RR-C-271D 3576T12 $10.80
5/16 5/16" 1" 1/2" 2,000 Forged Fed. Spec. RR-C-271D 3576T13 11.96
3/8 3/8" 1 1/8" 9/16" 2,800 Forged Fed. Spec. RR-C-271D 3576T14 11.04
1/2 1/2" 1 7/16" 21/32" 4,700 Forged Fed. Spec. RR-C-271D 3576T16 13.62
5/8 5/8" 1 7/8" 13/16" 7,200 Forged Fed. Spec. RR-C-271D 3576T18 18.86
Galvanized Steel
1/4 1/4" 7/8" 7/16" 1,400 Forged Fed. Spec. RR-C-271D 3576T32 9.52
5/16 5/16" 1" 1/2" 2,000 Forged Fed. Spec. RR-C-271D 3576T33 10.32
3/8 3/8" 1 1/8" 9/16" 2,800 Forged Fed. Spec. RR-C-271D 3576T34 11.68
1/2 1/2" 1 7/16" 21/32" 4,700 Forged Fed. Spec. RR-C-271D 3576T36 14.42
5/8 5/8" 1 7/8" 13/16" 7,200 Forged Fed. Spec. RR-C-271D 3576T38 21.06
316 Stainless Steel
1/4 5/16" 7/8" 27/64" 1,400 Cast __ 3863T22 14.43
5/16 23/64" 1" 1/2" 2,000 Cast __ 3863T23 23.22
3/8 13/32" 1 1/8" 37/64" 2,800 Cast __ 3863T21 33.18
1/2 1/2" 1 1/2" 3/4" 2,000 Cast __ 3863T34 34.93
5/8 5/8" 1 7/8" 1" 3,000 Cast __ 3863T35 47.50

https://www.mcmaster.com/chain-connectors
See their on line catalog sorry for my less than perfect computer skills

 

[Olebird]

Kevmar,

Another source:
www.westmarine.com/buy/seafit--connecting-link-5-16-chain-size-1950lb-swl--P005_154_002_004

You might want to talk with an expert - these kind of connectors may not be compatible with your windlass - typically NOT. Talk to your Windlass Mfg.

https://www.sailboat-cruising.com/joining-anchor-chain.html

Gud Luck!