Pear Shaped End Shackle
The pear shaped end shackle is an end fitting for marine anchor and mooring systems, forged from high-tensile carbon steel and heat treated. Its tapered pear form gives a secure end connection between chain and anchor, and it is…
What This Product Is For
The pear shaped end shackle is an end fitting for marine anchor and mooring systems, forged from high-tensile carbon steel and heat treated. Its tapered pear form gives a secure end connection between chain and anchor, and it is supplied in a range of sizes to suit the chain in use.
Key Benefits
- Tapered pear body seats the end link cleanly for a secure chain to anchor connection
- Precision forging and heat treatment for load capacity in heavy mooring duty
- Built to withstand saltwater exposure in permanent mooring service
- Available in a range of sizes to match the chain diameter
Problems It Solves
- End links not seating correctly in a straight-sided shackle body
- Corrosion at the chain termination in permanent mooring service
- End fittings undersized for the chain they terminate
Application Scenarios
- Ship anchoring end connections
- Offshore mooring line terminations
- Rigging assemblies with chain
- Anchor handling under heavy load and adverse weather
Who It Is For
- Shipyards assembling anchor chain runs
- Offshore mooring contractors
- Marine hardware distributors
Technical Features
- Pear shaped end shackle geometry
- High-tensile carbon steel construction
- Precision forging with heat treatment
- Complies with international marine rigging standards
Customization Options
- Size selected to match the anchor chain
- Surface finish for the operating environment
- Supplied with anchor chain, swivels and kenter shackles as a set
Quality Control
- Forging and heat treatment controlled through production
- Dimensional check against the chain size it terminates
- Surface treatment inspected before dispatch
How It Compares With The Alternatives
Compared with D type end anchor shackle
The pear shape tapers towards the pin end to suit certain end link geometry, the D type has a straight-sided body
Compared with Kenter shackle
The pear shackle terminates a chain run, the kenter shackle joins two lengths of chain mid-run
How To Use And Maintain It
- Match the shackle size to the chain diameter it terminates
- Check the end link seats fully in the shackle body before loading
- Inspect for corrosion and wear during chain inspections
- Order the shackle together with the chain so sizes are matched
What We Need From You To Quote
- Size or diameter, and the grade if it is specified
- Quantity and packing format
- Surface finish for the environment it works in
- Classification society, if a certificate is required
- Destination port for freight
Pear Shaped End Shackle FAQ
What is the pear shaped end shackle used for?
It is an end fitting that provides a stable connection between chains and anchors in marine anchor and mooring systems.
What material is it made from?
High-tensile carbon steel, precision forged and heat treated.
Is it suitable for saltwater service?
Yes, it resists corrosion in harsh saltwater environments and performs under heavy loads and adverse weather.
What sizes are available?
It is available in a range of sizes. Send us your chain diameter and we will match it.
Does it meet international standards?
It complies with international marine rigging standards.
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