What are the main types of shackles ?

Shackles are critical for different types of industrial lifting and rigging applications.They provide you with safety and efficiency when handling heavy loads.

There are various shackle types,and here we will focus on the most commonly used Chain Shackle(also called D Shackle), Anchor Shackle (also called Bow Shackle)

 

What are chain shackles and how are they used ? Chain shackles sometimes called D shackles due to their D shape body, it is narrower than the anchor or bow shackles.They are designed for in-line tension only. In other words, they should never be sideloaded. If sideloaded, the load can put significant stress on the bolt-side, twisting the shackles. So when using your chain shackle, it will be used for straight line pulls or lifts only.

 

Anchor or bow shackles have a larger, rounded “O” shape look. Their rounded design allows them to take loads from many directions without developing significant side load.They can also accommodate wider straps, offering added versatility. The larger loop shape does have a downside, however. These shackles have a lower working load limit than their chain-style counterparts.

 

wrote by Sunny Fu.

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