Shackles

Shackles are manufactured to several standards which all have different dimensions.

The recognised standards are:

  • BS 3032
  • Fed Spec RR-C-271D IV
  • EN13889:2003 +A1:2008
  • Commercial (Not suitable for lifting)

The style of shackle to be used will depend on the intended application.

• Bow shackle – can be used within an angle of up to 45⁰ from vertical on the bow
• D shackle – only suitable for use ‘in line’

These then have different pin fittings, typically Screw pin or Safety which has a nut and ‘R’clip
Shackles are rated to a Working Load Limit (WLL)

Screwpin Bow Shackles are also available in black

NB Pin colour may vary

Bow Shackle

Working Load Limit (tons)Bow Diameter a (mm)Pin Diameter b (mm)Eye Diameter c (mm)Width Inside d (mm)Length Inside e (mm)Bow Width f (mm)Product CodeQuantity
0.3356149.52215#SHA033B
0.506816122920#SHA05B
0.758101913.53121#SHA075B
1.0101123173726#SHA10B
1.5111327194329#SHA15B
2.0131630204833#SHA2B
3.25161938276043#SHA325B
4.75192246327150#SHA475B



D Shackle

Working Load Limit (tons)Diameter A (mm)Pin Diameter b (mm)Eye Diameter c (mm)Width Inside d (mm)Length Inside e (mm)Product CodeQuantity
0.5068161222#SHA05D
0.758101913.526#SHA075D
1.01011231732#SHA10D
1.51113271937#SHA15D
2.01316302041#SHA20D
3.251619382751#SHA325D
4.751922463260#SHA475D