Choosing A Shackle Dee Bow Screw Pin Or Bolt Type

Dee For In-Line Pull

A dee shackle has an entrance the same width as its body. That narrow profile suits standard rigging, chain connections and cranes, especially in confined spaces. It is meant for in-line and two-directional pulls.

See European Type Dee Shackle →

Bow For Angled And Multi-Leg Loads

The bow, or omega, shackle has a wider bow that gives a larger surface area for slings and crane hooks. Use it whenever more than one sling leg is attached, because multiple load directions stress the sides of a dee shackle.

See European Type Bow Shackle →

Screw Pin For Temporary Connections

A screw pin lets the user connect and disconnect quickly, which suits temporary attachments or ones that change often. It has to be checked before each lift in case it has backed out.

See US type G209 Screw Pin Shackle →

Bolt Type For Permanent Installations

Bolt type shackles come with a safety pin and nut, often with a cotter pin. They are the choice for lashing points and installations that stay connected for long periods.

See American Standard G2150 Forged D Type Shackle →

Carbon Steel Or Stainless

Galvanized carbon steel covers most industrial duty. Move to AISI 304 or 316 stainless where rust staining is unacceptable or the fitting stays wet, as on sailboat rigging and deck hardware.

See European D Type Shackle Stainless Steel →

Which Pattern

European shackles follow EN 13889, US pattern shackles follow the 210 and 2150 dimensions and RR-C-271F Type IVA. Both are supplied, and the pattern should match what the rest of your assembly is built to.