Shackles
Used as a connecting link in rigging loads up with a variety of tools, such as slings, shackles consist of a u-shaped metal frame with a pin to close the connection. Shackles can be used in a variety of ways, and are always made good use of when used in rigging applications.
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Anchor Style |
Chain Style |
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Diameter (In.) |
Load (tons) |
Load (tons) |
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3/16 |
½ |
N/A |
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¼ |
¾ |
¾ |
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5/16 |
1 |
1 |
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3/8 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
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7/16 |
2 |
2 |
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½ |
3 |
3 |
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5/8 |
4.5 |
4.5 |
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¾ |
6.5 |
6.5 |
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7/8 |
8.5 |
8.5 |
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1 |
10 |
10 |
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1 1/8 |
12 |
12 |
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1 ¼ |
14 |
14 |
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1 3/8 |
17 |
17 |
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1 ½ |
20 |
20 |
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1 5/8 |
24 |
24 |
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1 ¾ |
30 |
30 |