Name: Stainless Steel European Type Large Bow Shackle
Brand: H-Lift Industries Co Ltd
SKU: 704122
Availability: InStock
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No.704122

The H-Lift Stainless Steel European Type Large Bow Shackle is an oversized, O-shaped connecting link designed to provide extra internal clearance for secure, multi-directional rigging and marine attachments.

Features an expanded bow profile with a wider internal area, easily accommodating multiple slings, thicker ropes, or larger hardware assemblies.
Constructed from premium marine-grade stainless steel for outstanding durability and superior resistance to rust, corrosion, and saltwater environments.
Manufactured to European commercial specifications, ensuring a reliable and robust design suitable for various multi-directional loading applications.
Equipped with a convenient threaded screw pin that allows for quick, secure attachment and easy removal during temporary or semi-permanent operations.

Technical Data
Safe Use of Shackles

The Stainless Steel European Type Large Bow Shackle (also known as an Anchor Shackle) is engineered for complex rigging scenarios. Its expanded, rounded body provides significant internal clearance, allowing it to handle angled loads and multiple attachments more effectively than standard Dee shackles. It is the premier choice for marine anchoring, yacht rigging, and high-end architectural tensioning.

⚠️ SAFETY WARNING: NOT FOR OVERHEAD LIFTING.
These commercial-grade stainless steel shackles are designed for static loads, mooring, and general rigging. They are NOT certified or rated for industrial overhead lifting or life-safety applications. Never exceed the Working Load Limit (WLL).

⚓ Multi-Directional Loading

Features a wide, rounded "bow" shape that allows for significantly better handling of off-axis and angled loads. Unlike straight-sided shackles, the bow design reduces the risk of structural twisting when tension is applied from multiple angles.

📏 Large Body Clearance

The expanded internal area of the large bow design provides ample room to connect multiple chains, wire rope eyes, or slings to a single attachment point without overcrowding or pinching the hardware.

🛡️ Premium Material Selection

AISI 316 (Marine-Grade): Contains molybdenum for maximum resistance to saltwater and chloride pitting.
AISI 304: A durable grade perfect for standard outdoor rigging and architectural projects.

🔩 High-Strength Pin Design

Engineered with a high-precision screw pin where the pin diameter matches the body diameter. This "same-size" design ensures uniform strength distribution and maximizes load capacity for its size.

⚙️ Related Products & Rigging Alternatives:

• In-Line Pull Alternatives: For straight-line tensioning and single-leg slings where a narrower profile is preferred, view our Stainless Steel European Type Large Dee Shackles.
• Chain Connections: Ideal for creating secure anchor points with our Stainless Steel European Standard Chain.

Technical Specifications

Size = Wire Diameter | WLL = Working Load Limit | I.L. = Internal Length (Inside Height)

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Item No.	Size (mm)	WLL (kg)	I.L. (mm)	N.W. (kg)	Product Code
S-LBS004	4	55	16	0.009	704122004
S-LBS005	5	80	19	0.015	704122005
S-LBS006	6	100	25	0.030	704122006
S-LBS008	8	200	32	0.065	704122008
S-LBS010	10	320	38	0.120	704122010
S-LBS012	12	520	51	0.250	704122012
S-LBS016	16	800	64	0.520	704122016
S-LBS020	20	1100	76	0.930	704122020
S-LBS022	22	1500	89	1.620	704122022
S-LBS025	25	2100	100	2.250	704122025
S-LBS028	28	3000	115	2.850	704122028
S-LBS032	32	3500	127	3.720	704122032

Q: When should I choose a Bow Shackle over a Dee Shackle? [Image showing multiple sling eyes connected to a large bow shackle vs a crowded dee shackle] A: You should choose a Bow Shackle whenever your rigging application involves multi-leg slings or when the load tension might come from different angles. The rounded O-shape allows the shackle to handle side-loading and shifting loads safely, whereas a straight-sided Dee shackle is designed strictly for straight, in-line pulls and can bend if side-loaded.

Q: Can these stainless shackles be used for overhead lifting? A: No. While these are high-strength hardware components, standard stainless steel shackles are typically not rated for industrial overhead lifting of personnel or heavy loads. For critical lifting operations, you must use certified alloy steel shackles (such as Grade 80 or Grade 100).

Bolt Type Chain Shackle

Screw Pin Anchor Shackle

Bolt Type Anchor Shackle

Safety Guidelines

Always

Store and handle shackles correctly.
Inspect shackles before use and before placing into storage.
Select the correct pattern of shackle (Dee/Bow) and pin type for the application.
Fully tighten the pin before lifting.
Ensure the load acts through the centre line of the shackle.
Allow for the full resultant imposed load (consider angles).

Never

Use shackles with bent pins or deformed bodies.
Force, hammer, or wedge shackles into position.
Eccentrically load shackles (side loading).
Replace the pin with a standard bolt.
Fit pins in contact with moving parts which may unscrew them.
Shock load shackles.

Selection & Operation Guide

Selecting the Correct Shackle

Type: Use Anchor (Bow) shackles for multi-leg systems or where side loading may occur. Use Chain (Dee) shackles for straight-line pulls.

Pin Type:
• Screw Pin: Suitable for general, non-permanent purposes.
• Bolt Type (Safety Pin): Essential for long-term installations or where the pin may rotate under load.

⚠️ CAUTION: Loading on the Pin BS and ISO Standard shackles are rated for the pin to accept a central point load. Unless stated otherwise, assume the jaw must be fully filled and the load evenly distributed across the full pin width.

Using Shackles Safely

Avoid Side Loading: Position the shackle so the body takes the load along its center line. Use spacers if necessary to center the load on the pin.

Tightening: Tighten screw pins by hand, then lock with a small bar. Do not overtighten to the point of deforming the body. For bolt types, ensure the split cotter pin is fitted.

Choke Hitches: Place the pin through the eye of the sling. Never place the pin in contact with the "bight" of the choke or moving parts, as friction can unscrew the pin.

Maintenance & Storage

Storage: Store in a clean, dry place protected from corrosion. Never modify or galvanize a shackle without supplier approval.

Inspection: Check regularly for: distorted/stretched bodies, bent pins, damaged threads, nicks, gouges, or corrosion. illegible markings. If any defect is found, refer to a Competent Person.