The rounded section of a bow shackle offers a wider area for attaching slinging equipment such as web slings, round slings or wire rope slings; as well as chain slings. The rounded bowl enables slings to seat safely and pull at angles up to 90 degrees although with a reduction to the safe working load.
We offer a choice of bow shackles for lifting and other purposes, there are many sizes and bolt fittings to choose from with prices starting from as little as 26p. Browse the full range of shackles, make your choice and buy online today.
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Features of Large Bow Shackles The main difference in these shackles, when comp..
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Alongside our large bow shackles, which are also compliant with industry regulat..
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They are inexpensive, moderately durable and offered in a number of different di..
£2.74
Basics of Green Pin Bow Shackles This is a standard green pin shackle with a ty..
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Construction of Green Pin Bow Shackles Each of the shackles in this range are m..
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This means they are a bit more flexible in terms of the accessories they can acc..
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This version is a yellow pin bow shackle with safety bolt and comes comple..
Bow shackles may also be called anchor shackles; however the latter typically possesses a smaller bow area than a standard bow shackle.
Bow shackles have a lower strength rating than a similar sized Dee shackle, are slightly larger and take up more room. Bow shackles are commonly used where multi leg slings are needed; the sling should be seated within the bow and the shackle fitted to a hook with its pin, never the other way round.
Other finishes available include electro-galvanised, painted or self coloured, depending on the shackle chosen; see individual products for more information. Stainless steel bow shackles offer more corrosive resistance and so are better suited to marine environments or other high moisture areas. Galvanized steel shackles are typically the cheaper option and are mostly used for industrial lifting applications.
A bow shackle is a shaped connector used in lifting applications. The main saddle forms a bowl shape where a lifting sling will sit. The connection is finished with a bolt that threads through both sides of the saddle.
Yes, the line of pull can be up to 90 degrees from vertical, however there will be a reduction in the safe working load limit. Usually 50% reduced for a 90 degree angle or 70% reduced for a 45 degree angle.
There are 2 key types of securing pins on bow shackles, a standard screw pin which simply passes through the first hole and screws into the second. A safety pin bow shackle incorporates a nut and a cotter pin passing through the pin to secure it. This is the safest option.
This will depend on how you wish to use the bow shackle. A standard screw pin is quick and easy to fit and remove and so is probably the best option for repetitive or frequent tasks, The main downside is they need regular checking for tightness as the pin may become loose over time. A safety bolt bow shackle on the other hand will remain safely in place until the cotter pin and nut are removed. These are best for semi-permanent tasks, or tasks which will remain in place for a longer period.
