Shop professional lifting shackles for connecting slings, chains and other lifting equipment. Choose from bow shackles and D shackles in a range of sizes and working load limits for lifting, rigging and recovery applications.
Rydam supplies professional lifting shackles for connecting lifting slings, chains and other rigging equipment to a load or lifting point. Our range includes bow shackles and D shackles in different sizes, pin configurations and working load limits.
Shackles may look similar, but their shape, pin type, dimensions and rated capacity affect where they can be used. Always select a shackle according to its marked working load limit and the intended loading arrangement rather than its physical size alone.
Bow shackles have a rounded body that provides more internal space than a comparable D shackle. This makes them useful when connecting wider lifting slings or accommodating more than one sling eye.
Our range includes heavy-duty bow shackles in different capacities and pin styles. Always consult the individual product specification before applying a load at an angle, as permitted reductions and loading arrangements vary between products and manufacturers.
D shackles, sometimes called Dee shackles, have a narrower body designed primarily for straight, in-line connections. Their compact shape makes them suitable for connecting compatible lifting chains, hooks and attachment points where the load remains correctly aligned.
D shackles should not be subjected to unintended side loading. Check that the shackle body and pin can move correctly within the connected components without binding or placing an unsuitable load on the pin.
The correct shackle depends on the weight of the load, the connection method and the dimensions of the adjoining lifting equipment. Before ordering, consider:
Inspect shackles before every use. Do not use a shackle if its identification or working load limit is unreadable, or if the body or pin shows signs of distortion, cracking, excessive wear, corrosion or damaged threads.
Never exceed the marked working load limit, replace the original pin with an unsuitable fastener or modify a shackle by welding, grinding or heating. Check the individual product documentation to confirm whether the shackle is approved for lifting, recovery or another specific application.
You can also browse our lifting slings and lifting chains, or contact Rydam if you need help selecting compatible lifting equipment.
