• Stainless steel shackles • Pin diameter of 5 mm to 16 mm • Jaw width of 10 mm to 35 mm • Screw pin • Ideal for use where rusting or contamination are not acceptable • BS EN 13889-2003, RR-C-271D and type IVA standards
What are Bow Shackles used for?
Application Information
Note
Stainless Steel Shackles have not been proof tested. *Nominal untested working load, in tonnes.
RS PRO Bow Shackle/Stainless-Steel
RS Pro stainless-steel bow shackles are vital components for tensioning wires or securing loads. RS Pro offers four options in this range with safe working loads from 0.12t to 1t. Each shackle is made of durable and highly quality stainless-steel material ensuring a perfect connection to slings or rope, providing excellent reliability. Note: Suitable for a wide variety of applications such as tensioning wires or securing loads. Not suitable for lifting applications.
Features and Benefits
Stainless-Steel Shackle with crew pin
Meets BS EN 13889-2003 and Federal specification RR-C-271D and type IVA standards
The Bow Shackle comes with 3-year Warranty
Pin diameter of 16 mm
Jaw width of 35 mm
Anchor Shackle is ideal for use where rusting or contamination are not acceptable
Application
Shackles are used in conjunction with slings and rope, vital component in the following areas:
Wire Rope Slings
Industrial crane rigging onboard large ships
Commonly used in personal safety gear including climbing and mountaineering harnesses
Vehicle recovery
Frequently asked questions
What are the widely accepted codes of practice when dealing with Shackles?
Always perform regular check inspection
Pay attention to the manufacturer or distributor specifications
Use the correct size of the Shackle for the hook or sling straps
Make sure to connect multiple sling legs to the body of the Shackle, and never to the pin itself
Never use the Shackle to lift if it does not meet the required safety standards or shows signs of excessive wear
Why RS PRO?
RS Pro is our family brand and brings you a wide range of high-quality and high-value products to support your project. Trusted by engineers all over the world, every part of every RS PRO product is always rigorously tested against demanding industry standards. We are only giving the RS PRO seal of approval if we're confident of their exceptional quality, which means you can be convinced too.
This is not for lifting applications.
Note
Avoid exceeding 120 degrees for the angle when there is a requirement to use multiple-leg slings.
