Washington
Chain
Release Hooks
| Our patented release hooks provide a safe, effective and labor-saving method of ship mooring. Vessel tonnage's and their relative distances from shore have increased dramatically over the years, but the design handles virtually any situation. Whether it's a single or multiple hook model, each is designed to swing completely free up to 180º horizontally and 45º vertically to maintain a straight pull on the lines at all times. |  |
| All units can release under full load, unlike buoy hooks, which must have slack line to release. All release hooks are hot-sprayed with zinc, then painted or galvanized. Grease fittings are recessed for safety and ease of lubrication. |
Standard Hook
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| All release hooks are thoroughly tested before leaving our plant. Smaller release hooks (100 tons) are tested to 1.6 times rated capacity. Larger release hooks are tested to ABS standards of 1.3 times their rated capacity. |  |
| Our release hooks come in two models, standard and rotary. The benefit of the rotary is the smoothness of the line release. We can also supply an integral capstan, which, when used in conjunction with our release hooks, reduce crew needs from three or four people to one or two. |
Rotary Hook
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| Washington Chain also offer a "captive" style release hook for towing. The captive style is designed to prevent the accidental release of the towline should it go slack. |  |
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Captive Hook
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| In addition to our release hooks, we carry buoy hooks in 300,000# -400,000# and 400,000# with an extra-wide jaw radius to allow for larger rope or multiple mooring lines. Again, like our release hooks, we have these hooks hot spray galvanized for durability. As with all our products, certification is available upon request. |  |
| Please refer to the following list of users |
Buoy Hook |