Kenter Links, 1-5/8″ Grade 3 with ABS

The Kenter-type joining link contains two half links, one center block, and a taper pin with a lead plug. The two main halves have numbers to be matched and arrows to be lined up for ease of assembly with the third piece (stud). The two main parts are attached to the ends of the chain in a vertical position and then fitted together (1), and the stud is then slid into place (2), which locks the link. The stud is secured by hammering a tapered pin into the hole drilled diagonally (3) through all three parts of the joining link. This hole is tapered, and when the pin is driven home, a small conical recess (called the “dovetail chamber”) is left clear above its head. A lead pellet is hammered broad end first into this chamber (4) so as to fill it completely and thereby keep the pin in place.