HARDWARE

Shackles
A shackle is used for interconnecting components in lifting,
tensioning and staying systems. A shackle consists of a body, a
removable pin and any applicable locking device.
Types of Shackles
Screw Pin Shackles mainly used for non-permanent
applications.
Bolt with Safety Pin Shackles preferable for long term or
permanent applications or where the load may slide on the pin
causing rotation to the pin. Also used on equipment that may
vibrate to ensure pin does not become dislodged.
Dee Shackles only used for single leg applications - never multi
leg as the body and pin may distort.
Bow Shackles can be used on either single or multi-leg
applications.
Grade M Shackles generally comply with AS2741. In
accordance with AS2741 shackles should be marked with
WLL, manufacturers identifi cation, grade of material and batch
number.
Grade S Shackles generally comply with Australian Standard
2741 with approximately twice the working load limit of Grade
M Shackles. In accordance with AS2741 shackles should
be marked with WLL, manufacturers identification, grade of
material and batch number.
Commercial Grade Shackles are not to be used for lifting
purposes.
Stainless Steel Shackles are not to be used for lifting
purposes.
Care & Use
• Ensure that all markings are clearly legible.
• Ensure pin is the correct type. Never replace the pin of
a shackle with a bolt.
• The threads of the pin and body are undamaged and the
pin screws freely into position.
• The body and pin is not unduly worn and free from
distortion, nicks, gouges, cracks and excessive wear
and corrosion.
• The pin is screwed tightly with the collar and the pin is
bedded evenly on the surface of the shackle eye.
• The correct type of pin is used for the application.
• A bolt type shackle has a split cotter (safety pin)
attached correctly.
• Shackles should not be heat treated as this may affect
their working load limit.
• Never modify, repair or reshape a shackle by welding,
heating or bending as this will affect the working load limit.
Grade M Black Screw Dee Shackles: Unit of Measure - Each
ORDER CODE
Size d (in.)
Size d (mm)
WLL (tonnes)
D (mm)
W (mm)
L (mm)
Closing
Method
160638 1/4” 6.35 0.25 10 13 25 Screw 0.09
160629 3/8” 9.53 0.50 13 19 38 Screw 0.18
160630 1/2” 12.70 0.75 16 28 54 Screw 0.37
160631 5/8” 15.88 1.50 19 32 63 Screw 0.66
160632 3/4” 19.05 2.00 22 38 73 Screw 1.04
160634 7/8” 22.23 3.00 25 44 83 Screw 1.61
160639 1” 25.40 3.80 29 51 95 Screw 2.27
160640 1 1/8” 28.58 5.00 32 54 105 Screw 3.24
Other sizes available.
Tolerances on Dimensions +8% - 5% as per AS2741.
Grade M Galvanised Screw Dee Shackles:
Unit of Measure - Each
ORDER CODE
Size d (in.)
Size d (mm)
WLL (tonnes)
D (mm)
W (mm)
L (mm)
Weight (kg)
Weight (kg)
05 - HARDWARE
160628 1/4” 6.35 0.25 10 13 25 0.09
160625 3/8” 9.53 0.50 13 19 38 0.18
160626 1/2” 12.70 0.75 16 28 54 0.37
160627 5/8” 15.88 1.50 19 32 63 0.66
160633 3/4” 19.05 2.00 22 38 73 1.04
160635 7/8” 22.23 3.00 25 44 83 1.61
The colour of the Shackle pin is related to the
supplier and not the Standards.
160636 1” 25.40 3.80 29 51 95 2.27
160637 1 1/8” 28.58 5.00 32 54 105 3.24
160644 1 1/4” 31.75 6.00 35 60 114 4.5
160641 1 3/8” 34.93 7.00 38 67 127 6.18
160642 1 1/2” 38.10 9.50 44 70 137 8.22
Other sizes available.
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