Shackles

Shackles for sale are the one of the most used rigging fittings. Because the pins are removable, they are used to make connections to slings, rope, cable, etc. In the category of steel fittings, China LG Supply offers a variety standard and types of shackle, also available in stainless steel shackles.

Bow shackle have a large rounded shape that allows them to take loads from many directions. Dee shackles lifting equipment intended for use in straight line pulls or lifts only. And a bolt type shackle is a better choice in permanent or long-term applications. Grade 80 bolt type shackle are most commonly used for lifting applications. AS2741 grade s bow lifting gear shackles providing connections to chain, wire rope and other rated fittings. Commercial shackle are easily identified by the pin and body material being manufactured from the same diameter. BS-3032 small bow shackle have a screwed collared pin. This popular chinese shackles is used throughout various industries in the UK and beyond. And the trawling shackle are commonly used in the marine industry for trawling purposes during fishing expeditions.

Different types of shackles for lifting

Shackles are generally made up of a shackle body and a pin, so different types of lifting shackles differ in these two parts.

Chain Shackle

The chain shackle, also known as the screw pin D shackle or dee shackle, is shaped like a D and is suitable for straight line pulling and should not be used for side stretch loading, the centre line of the load should always be in line with the centre line of the chain shackle.

Anchor Shackles

Anchor shackles, also known as the bolt anchor shackle, are, as the name implies, a bow shaped shackle with an almost circular shape. This type of shackle including d anchor shackle can be used to support side loading or for multi-legged slings.

How to Choose Shackles?

Steps of Choose Shackles

1. Select the right slings by defining what kind of load you want to lift, its shape, size and weight.

2. once you have selected the sling, you can start choosing shackles. if the load needs to be pulled in a straight line, a chain shackle works best, if it needs to be pulled in multiple directions, an anchor shackle is a better choice.

3. the material and finish of the shackles are also a choice, commonly galvanized steel, powder coated and stainless steel. Of these, stainless steel is most suitable for marine applications and harsher use scenarios, as it has excellent corrosion and wears resistance.

Select According to Conditions

If you are using a shackle that needs to be easily attached and detached, then a screw pin is a good choice; if you are in an industry that requires long-term or permanent attachment, then a bolt-type pin is a better choice; if you are lifting a shackle, then a forged carbon steel shackle body and a pin made of alloy steel are a reliable choice. If you are lifting shackles, then forged carbon steel shackle bodies and alloy steel pins are a reliable choice.

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