SHACKLES
A shackle is used for interconnecting components in lifting, tensioning and staying systems. A shackle consists of a body, a removable pin and a locking device (where applicable) These are available in rated and no-rated types.
Rated shackles are suitable for lifting and conform to AS 2741 or relevant international standards.
Non-rated shackles are not approved for lifting and may include commercial, stainless steel, DIN Grade or shackles that are designed for use for marine/mooring applications.​​
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​Shackles consist of two main parts:
Shackle Body
The body can be Bow type (also known as Anchor type) or Dee type (also known as Chain type) The
diameter of the material used to manufacture the body determines the nominal shackle size.
Shackle Pin
The most common types are Screw Pin or Safety (Bolt type) Pin shackles. The diff erent combinations of
bodies and pins results in four main types of shackles and your choice for the application will depend on
the type of lifting or pulling operation being undertaken.
• Screw Pin Bow Shackles: used in temporary, multiple (max 60° angle) and single attachment point
applications
• Screw Pin Dee Shackles: used in temporary, single attachment point applications
• Safety Pin Bow Shackles: used in semi-permanent, multiple (max 60° angle) and single attachment
point applications
• Safety Pin Dee Shackles: used in semi-permanent, single attachment point applications.​​​​​​​​​
BOW SHACKLE SCREW PIN
Manufactured from Grade ‘S’ material in bow
configuration with Screw Pin hot dipped galvanized
• Conforms to AS2741
• Marked with work load limit in tonnes, quality
grade, batch numbered, nominal size in
millimetre and supplier identifi cation
• Proof tested to 2 x work load limit, with
minimum break force of 6 x WLL
• Test certificates are available upon request
• Larger capacities on request
BOW SHACKLE SAFETY PIN
Manufactured from Grade ‘S’ material in bow
configuration with Screw Pin hot dipped galvanized
• Conforms to AS2741
• Marked with work load limit in tonnes, quality
grade, batch numbered, nominal size in
millimetre and supplier identifi cation
• Proof tested to 2 x work load limit, with
minimum break force of 6 x WLL
• Test certificates are available upon request
• Larger capacities on request
GREEN PIN BOW SHACKLE SAFETY
Green Pin Standard Shackles are produced by Van Beest at their modern facility in The Netherlands.
Van Beest is a world renowned brand and investments such as robotizing and mechanization of
processes assure sufficient production volumes and high quality.
• Material: bow and pin high tensile steel, Grade 6,
quenched and tempered
• Safety Factor: MBL equals 6 x WLL
• Finish: Hot dipped galvanised
• Temperature Range: -20°C up to +200°C
• Certification: Green Pin shackles can be supplied
with a works certificate, material certificate,
manufacturer test certificate and/or EC Declaration of Conformity
GREEN PIN SLING SAVER SHACKLE
The Green Pin Sling Shackle is a high load capacity bow shackle with a safety bolt and a fixed nut. The Sling Shackle is an excellent choice for heavy lifting projects due to the shape of the shackle crown.
Compared to the standard Green Pin Heavy Duty Shackles, Sling Shackles have an increased bow radius to improve your slings’ resistance to wear and tear, and enable you to use a lighter wire rope to lift the same heavy load.
• Material: bow and pin high tensile steel, Grade 8, quenched and tempered
• Safety Factor: MBL equals 5 x WLL
• Finish: Hot dipped galvanised
• Temperature Range: -20°C up to +200°C
• Certification: Green Pin shackles can be supplied with a works certificate, material certificate, manufacturer test certificate and/or EC Declaration of Conformity
GREEN PIN WIDE MOUTH
The Green Pin Sling Shackle is a high load capacity bow shackle with a safety bolt and a fixed nut. The Sling Shackle is an excellent choice for heavy lifting projects due to the shape of the shackle crown.
Compared to the standard Green Pin Heavy Duty Shackles, Sling Shackles have an increased bow radius to improve your slings’ resistance to wear and tear, and enable you to use a lighter wire rope to lift the same heavy load.
• Material: bow and pin high tensile steel, Grade 8, quenched and tempered
• Safety Factor: MBL equals 5 x WLL
• Finish: Hot dipped galvanised
• Temperature Range: -20°C up to +200°C
• Certifi cation: Green Pin shackles can be supplied with a works certificate, material certificate, manufacturer test certificate and/or EC Declaration of Conformity
