pewag Launches Dedicated Fishing & Aquaculture Brochure, Bringing Comprehensive Chain and Lifting Solutions to a Fast-Growing Sector

The new pewag Fishing & Aquaculture brochure brings together the company’s complete range of marine-grade chains, lifting hardware, shackles, slings and connecting components in a single dedicated resource designed for the demanding realities of commercial fishing and modern fish farming operations.

A resource built for harsh environments

Commercial fishing and aquaculture place extreme demands on chain and lifting equipment. Saltwater corrosion, constant mechanical movement, shock loading, heavy catches and limited maintenance windows all combine to make component selection a critical safety and operational decision and one that cannot afford to be made on incomplete information.

To help procurement managers, marine engineers and aquaculture farm operators make the right choices with confidence, pewag has published a new dedicated Fishing & Aquaculture brochure. It covers the full product ecosystem from specialist fishing chains for trawler operations, to aquaculture mooring chains, shackles, slings, master links, rings, connecting links and hooks all in a single, technically detailed reference.

The brochure reflects pewag’s longstanding commitment to the fishing and aquaculture sector, reinforcing the Pelagus range as a go-to solution for professionals who cannot afford component failure at sea.

Fishing chains: engineered for every trawl application

The brochure opens with pewag’s comprehensive range of fishing chains products that share a common DNA of high-alloy steel, quench-and-temper heat treatment and 100% proof loading of every link, while varying in geometry and grade to suit specific applications:

• G80 and G95 mid link fishing chains are designed for fishing trawlers and are available in sizes from 10mm up to 26mm, with breaking forces up to 95,000 kg. Both are manufactured from special alloy steel treated to minimise the risk of hydrogen embrittlement and are suitable for operating temperatures from -40°C to +200°C.
• G80 and G95 long link fishing chains offer lighter weight and longer links for the same trawler applications, with the G80 long link range also suitable for container lashing.
• The G95 profile chain is a standout innovation. Its profiled link design increases contact surface area between links, distributing forces more evenly, reducing contact pressure and localised wear. Unlike conventional round link chain, this produces greater dimensional stability, extended service life and reduced maintenance, particularly valuable for bottom trawl operations in abrasive seabed conditions.
• G70 tuna chains and assemblies are purpose-built for purse seiners, with a ‘No Peeling’ hot-dip galvanisation process that bonds zinc metallurgically to the chain’s base steel; delivering 120/140 µm of zinc protection that will not chip during net retrieval. Custom welded pendants and bridles are available on request.
• Tickler chains for bottom trawlers feature surface hardening of HV>470, providing significantly extended service life for seabed sweeping operations. A chain cutting service is also available for custom lengths.

All fishing chains in the range are manufactured in Europe from European-grade alloy steel and are supplied with a full operating manual.

Aquaculture chains: securing cage and net systems underwater

For aquaculture operations, particularly offshore salmon and fish cage installations where mooring reliability is mission-critical, pewag offers its G60 long link aquaculture chain. These chains are produced specifically for mooring companies and cage installation teams who need to trust the chain to perform once deployed.

The G60 long link chain features the same ‘No Peeling’ hot-dip galvanisation process as the tuna chain, delivering an 85µm zinc layer bonded metallurgically to the steel. The long link design is optimised for maximum flexibility and net tensioning compatibility and the chains are also suitable for use in sinker tubes. Every link is proof-loaded to 62.5% of its G60 breaking force. View the G60 long link aquaculture chain range.

Crucially, pewag has taken specific precautions in the production process to minimise hydrogen embrittlement risk – a failure mode of particular concern in offshore mooring applications where component replacement mid-deployment is not a practical option.

Shackles: from precision load monitoring to heavy-duty mooring connections

The brochure’s shackle section highlights two distinct product categories that together cover the full spectrum of aquaculture and fishing shackle applications.

For load monitoring, pewag’s Aquaculture Load Pin Shackles are designed for precision-critical applications including cage weight measurement and crane loading data capture from service vessels. The load pin is manufactured from AISI 630 stainless steel, with wireless data transmission to smartphone, tablet or computer and the option of subsea hard-wired variants on request. Available in sizes from 7/8″ to 1¾” with working load limits up to 25 tonnes.

For structural connections, the G6 bow shackle with screw pin (P210) and G6 bow shackle with bolt, nut and cotter pin (P215) cover all standard mooring, net connection and buoy attachment applications. Both feature hot-dip galvanised bodies and powder-coated pins/bolts, with a 6:1 safety factor and working load limits from 2 to 55 tonnes (P210) and up to 85 tonnes (P215).

Slings, master links, connecting links and hooks: a complete lifting ecosystem

Alongside chain and shackle products, the brochure covers the full range of lifting and connection hardware required by fishing and aquaculture operations:

• Round slings and webbing slings (1–12 tonne WLL) offer lightweight, damage-free lifting for cages, nets and mooring frames, with custom lengths, branding options and wear sleeve configurations available.
• Master links: the G80 master link and G80 wide body master link cover standard and heavy-duty lifting applications in and out of water. The AWI stainless steel master link in G60 is manufactured from AISI 318 LN duplex stainless steel fully compliant with food safety HACCP norms, making it the correct specification when the lifting assembly will come into contact with the catch.
• Connecting links: the G80 fishing connecting link (Connex) features smooth body profiles that prevent fouling in nets and gear, with an un-recessed fishing pin and specially-coated bush. The CWI Connex stainless steel G60 connecting link and CW Connex fishing connecting link (G100 mechanical values) complete the range, with standard lifting Connex connectors convertible to fishing specification via CBHW spare parts kits.
• Hooks: three self-locking hook variants the G80 eye self-locking hook, G80 swivel self-locking hook and G80 eye sling hook with forged safety latch provide automatic locking under load and wide jaw openings for efficient on-deck operations. All are CE-marked, BG-approved and manufactured to EN 1677 standards.

Why pewag for fishing and aquaculture?

In a market served by a range of international competitors, pewag’s position in the fishing and aquaculture sector is built on a set of consistent differentiators:

• European manufacture: all products in this brochure are engineered and manufactured in Europe using European-grade alloy steel, with full traceability and compliance with major international standards.
• Hydrogen embrittlement focus: pewag’s specific treatment processes address one of the most significant failure risks for chain in marine environments – a technical commitment that goes beyond standard galvanisation.
• Food-safe materials: stainless steel components comply with HACCP norms, making them appropriate for use in food-contact applications within aquaculture operations.
• Breadth of range: the brochure covers every product category required across a fishing or aquaculture operation from trawl chains to mooring systems, slings and certified lifting hardware, reducing the number of suppliers needed.
• Over 500 years of chain expertise: pewag’s history as a chain manufacturer, dating to 1479, underpins a depth of metallurgical and production knowledge that is difficult to replicate.

Download the brochure and speak to our team

The pewag Fishing & Aquaculture brochure is available to download now. It covers full technical specifications, product codes, dimensions and working load limits across the entire range. Download the brochure here.

If you are specifying chain or lifting equipment for a fishing or aquaculture operation and would like to discuss your requirements, our team of product specialists is ready to help. From mooring system design to product selection for specific environmental conditions, we provide the expertise to ensure you get the right solution.

Contact the pewag team today or browse the brochure for yourself below!