- Bow – the curved portion of the shackle body opposite the pin—often referred to as the bail, body, dee, or bowl.
- Ears – portion of the shackle body that support the shackle pin.
- Pin – a steel bolt made to span the two shackle ears.
How do you rig with shackles?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqkTGjKaCrE
What is shackle used for while rigging?
Shackles are the little (or big) workhorses of the industry. They are used to connect slings and other rigging to loads. While commonly used, they are also commonly abused and used beyond their specifications without much thought.Aug 24, 2017
What types of shackles should be used?
- Bow shackles. Recognisable by their 'O' shape, bow shackles are commonly used on multi-leg slings. ...
- Dee shackles. ...
- Green pin shackles. ...
- Safety pin shackles. ...
- Screw pin shackles. ...
- Stainless steel shackles. ...
- Piling shackles.
Which type of shackle may not be used for rigging applications?
Round pin shackles
What metal are shackles made from?
Shackles can be made of Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel or regular Carbon Steel. Shackles can be forged or Cast. Stainless Steel is much more expensive but does not necessarily offer greater strength, it offers supremely high corrosion resistance and is suitable for underwater and marine type uses.
How do I choose an anchor shackle?
We generally recommend that you select a shackle that is one size larger than the chain. For example, if you have 1/4" chain, select a 5/16" shackle. Swivel Anchor Connectors are used to prevent the boat from twisting the chain.