Shackles are used in lifting and static systems as removable links to connect (steel) wire rope, chain and other fittings. Screw pin shackles are used mainly for non-permanent applications. Safety bolt shackles are used for long-term or permanent applications or where the load may slide on the pin causing rotation of the pin.
Chain or dee shackles are mainly used on one-leg systems whereas anchor or bow shackles are mainly used on multi-leg systems.
Shackles supplied by Van Beest can be either hot dipped galvanized, electro-galvanized, painted or self coloured, depending on the type of shackle and its application.
Shackles should be inspected before use to ensure that: • all markings are legible; • the body and pin are both identifiable as being of the same size, type and make; • the threads of the pin and the body are undamaged; • never use a safety bolt type shackle without using a securing pin; • the body and the pin are not distorted or unduly worn; • the body and pin are free from nicks, gouges, cracks and corrosion; • shackles may not be heat treated as this may affect their Working Load Limit; • never modify, repair or reshape a shackle by machining, welding, heating or bending as this will affect the Working Load Limit.
Bolt, nut and cotter anchor shackles
Shackles are used in lifting and static systems as removable links to connect (steel) wire rope, chain and other fittings. Screw pin shackles are used mainly for non-permanent applications. Safety bolt shackles are used for long-term or permanent applications or where the load may slide on the pin causing rotation of the pin.
Chain or dee shackles are mainly used on one-leg systems whereas anchor or bow shackles are mainly used on multi-leg systems.
Shackles supplied by Van Beest can be either hot dipped galvanized, electro-galvanized, painted or self coloured, depending on the type of shackle and its application.
Shackles should be inspected before use to ensure that: • all markings are legible; • the body and pin are both identifiable as being of the same size, type and make; • the threads of the pin and the body are undamaged; • never use a safety bolt type shackle without using a securing pin; • the body and the pin are not distorted or unduly worn; • the body and pin are free from nicks, gouges, cracks and corrosion; • shackles may not be heat treated as this may affect their Working Load Limit; • never modify, repair or reshape a shackle by machining, welding, heating or bending as this will affect the Working Load Limit.
