Here's a quick rundown of the top shackle types our customers use. Screw Pin Anchor Shackle - arguably the most common shackle used in rigging. It's great for "pick and place" applications because it's easy to uninstall and reinstall the screw pin by hand. Bolt Type Anchor Shackle - perfect for long-term applications and personnel lifting because its two-step securement provides extra safety. This is why it's also commonly referred to as a "safety shackle." Long Reach Shackle - sometimes you nee

Ever seen what happens when a shackle takes a side load it wasn’t built for? We tested a 3/4” Oceanside bolt pin shackle—rated at 9,500 lbs working load with a 6:1 design factor—and cranked it sideways until failure at just 48,700 lbs, way below its expected straight-pull strength. The body warps, the pin bends, and it all gives way in a tense, metal-twisting spectacle. This is the hidden risk in rigging: Side loading slashes capacity and turns solid gear into hazards. In the field, alignment is