Glossary

Deutsch: Anker / Español: Ancla / Português: Âncora / Français: Ancre / Italiano: Ancora /

Anchor relates to hyperlinks - the underlined words or phrases you click on in World Wide Web documents to jump to another screen or page. The word anchor is used less often than hyperlink, but it does maintain the seafaring theme of navigating and surfing the Net.

An anchor (also referred to as a bookmark by Microsoft applications ) is the destination of a hyperlink within a Web page. Anchors are common on single Web pages containing lots of text where the text section titles appear at the top of the page and clicking the link causes the browser to jump down the page and display the selected portion of text.

Description

An anchor in the industrial context refers to a device used to secure objects in place, providing stability and preventing movement. Typically made of strong materials such as steel, anchors are essential in various industries including construction, maritime, and aerospace. They come in different types and sizes to accommodate specific needs, from small screws for light-duty applications to massive bolts for heavy machinery. Anchors are crucial in ensuring the safety and integrity of structures, equipment, and installations. They are often installed by professionals using specialized tools to guarantee proper placement and strength. Regular maintenance and inspections are necessary to ensure that anchors remain secure and effective in their function.

Risks and Challenges

• Potential failure due to incorrect installation
• Corrosion and degradation over time
• Inadequate load capacity leading to accidents
• Difficulty in removing or replacing anchors in hard-to-reach locations
• Risk of injury during installation or maintenance

Examples

• Concrete anchors used to secure building foundations
• Anchor bolts in machinery to prevent movement during operation
• Marine anchors on ships to keep them in place in the water
• Anchors for overhead structures in industrial warehouses

Similar Concepts and Terms

• Fasteners
• Clamps
• Supports
• Fixings

Weblinks

• quality-database.eu: 'Anchor' in the glossary of the quality-database.eu
• travel-glossary.com: 'Anchor' in the travel-glossary.com

Articles with 'Anchor' in the title

• Anchor alarm: Anchor alarm: An anchor alarm is a feature of a GPS or other electronic navigation device or a depthsounder that sounds an audible alarm when the anchor drags and the boat shifts position
• Anchor bolt: Anchor bolt refers to a long 'L' shaped bolt which is set in concrete and used to anchor columns or other members to a foundation or other support.
• Anchor bolt plan: Anchor bolt plan is described as a plan view showing the size, location, and projection of all anchor bolts. Ref: 120937/2006-09-25- Other Database Pages Exist for this Phrase: Anchor bolt- Anchor (Anchor relates to hyperlinks- the . . .
• Anchor rode: Anchor rode is described as the line or chain attached to the anchor and secured to the boat.
• Anchor, Danforth: Anchor, Danforth: Danforth anchor is a term used to refer to the brand of lightweight anchor which has pivoting flukes that dig into the ground as tension is placed on the anchor
• Anchor, burying-type: Anchor, burying-type: Burying-type anchor is a type of anchor that holds by digging their flukes into the bottom. Among them are the lightweight- flute anchor, and the heavier stockless plow anchors- coastal quick release (CQR), Bruce . . .
• Anchor, helix: Anchor, helix: Helix anchor is a type of anchor characteriezed as a steel shaft screwed into the bottom for use usually with moorings.see also: "Anchor" is in the UNSPSC Code "25111909"- Ref: 122237/2006-10-09- Other Database Pages Exist . . .
• Anchor, lunch hook: Anchor, lunch hook: Lunch hook anchor is a type of anchor which is a small, light anchor used temporarily, one kind is the grapnel anchor/grapnel hook
• Anchors: Anchors are the same as hyperlinks-the underlined words or phrases you click on in World Wide Web documents to jump to another screen or page. The word anchor is used less often than hyperlink, but it does maintain the seafaring theme of . . .
• CQR anchor: CQR anchor is a type of anchor , also called plow anchor. CQR is short for coastal quick release anchor. An anchor that is designed to Bury itself into the ground by use of its plow shape
• Kedge anchor: Kedge anchor or stock/nonburying anchor is the best example of the large, heavy, Cross-shaped fisherman?s anchor/yachtsman?s anchor, which holds the boat with its weight and by snagging rocks
• Mushroom anchor: Mushroom anchor is pertaining to a type of anchor with a heavy inverted mushroom shaped head. Mushroom anchors are used to anchor in mud and other soft ground
• Sea anchor: Sea anchor pertains to a drogue designed to bring a boat to a near stop in heavy weather. Typically a sea anchor is set off of the bow of a boat so that the bow points into the wind and rough waves
• Storm Anchor: Storm Anchor: Storm anchor refers to a type of anchor that is an unusually heavy anchor of either the burying or kedge family that is reserved for use in strong winds

Summary

An anchor in the industrial context is a crucial device used to secure objects and provide stability in various industries. It comes in different types and sizes, made of strong materials like steel, and is essential for maintaining safety and integrity in structures and equipment. However, challenges such as installation errors, corrosion, and load capacity issues pose risks that need to be addressed through proper maintenance and inspections.

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