HARDWARE FOR LIFTING & RIGGING WHEN COMPARING YOUR OPTIONS FOR LIFTING AND RIGGING EQUIPMENT, IT IS IMPORTANT TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT HARDWARE THAT WILL GET THE JOB DONE IN A SAFE MANNER. According to Australian Standards, shackles and eyebolts must be inspected annually and it is also the users responsibility to visually inspect hardware items for legible markings, damage, cracks and corrosion, before each use. For further information refer to the latest Australian Standards - AS2741:2002 & AS2317:2018.
SHACKLES Shackles are used in lifting and static systems as removable links to connect (steel) wire rope, chain and other fittings. SCREW PIN SHACKLES Are commonly used for non-permanent applications. SAFETY PIN SHACKLES Are used for long-term or permanent applications or where the load may slide on the pin, causing rotation of the pin. DEE SHACKLES Are typically used on one-leg systems whereas Bow shackles are mainly used on multi-leg systems. SHACKLES SHOULD BE INSPECTED BEFORE USE TO ENSURE THAT: • All markings are legible • The threads of the pin and the body are undamaged • The body and the pin are not distorted or unduly worn • The body and pin are free from nicks, gouges, cracks and corrosion • The shackle is not to be heat treated as this may affect their Working Load Limit • Never modify, repair or reshape a shackle by welding, heating or bending as this will affect the Working Load Limit • Never use a safety bolt type shackle without using the split cotter pin. GRADE ‘S’ SHACKLES Our Grade S Shackles are a rated shackle that meet the requirement of AS 2741. Grade S Shackles are the most common shackles used in lifting applications, with a high strength to size ratio. • Available in both Dee and Bow configurations • Available in both Screw Pin and Safety Pin type - see drawing A and B for more information • Because the pin holds more load than the body, the pin diameter is larger than the body diameter • For the same W.L.L, they are smaller than grade M OUR GRADE S SHACKLES COME IN TWO COLOUR CONFIGURATIONS: BEAVER STANDARD GRADE S: Yellow pin BEAVER COLOUR CODED GRADE S: Body and pin colour coded to AS 2741, for easy match to components • The Body ID and date of Manufacture = the Batch ID
Grade
Working Load limit
Date of Manufactu
Body ID.
DETAIL A SAFETY PIN
Bunzl Safety & Lifting supply a comprehensive range of high quality shackles and rigging hardware items (manufactured and tested to Australian Standards) for the most demanding working environments.
The range comprises all forms of shackles from dee, bow, safety pin and screw collar types, to turnbuckles, collared eye bolts and eye nuts, chain split links, snap hooks, quick links and swivels to suit your work load.
Detail A Screw Pin
Detail B Safety Pin
DETAIL B SAFETY PIN
GRADE
WORKING LOAD LIMIT
DATE OF MANUFACTURING
BODY ID.
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