Specialist Shackles
If you're in the market for a specialist shackle, then LES - Lifting Equipment Store is the right place for you. Our extensive range covers all specialist applications, coming from the world's best brands, at truly competitive prices.
WHAT ARE SPECIALIST SHACKLES?
Specialist Shackles are high-performance shackles designed for specific applications beyond the standard lifting, rigging, or towing. They are typically engineered with specialised materials, coatings, and locking mechanisms to enhance strength, durability, and safety in demanding environments.
WHAT TYPES OF SPECIALIST SHACKLES ARE THERE?
WIDE-BODY SHACKLES: Wide-body shackles are a type of Specialist Shackle with a broader and more reinforced bow compared to standard shackles. The wider design of the bow allows for more evenly distributed loads, reducing the pressure on slings or ropes that are attached to the shackle, and preventing wear.
ROV SHACKLES: ROV shackles or remote-operated vehicle shackles are designed for underwater lifting, rigging, and subsea operations. These shackles are engineered for use with ROVs in offshore, deep-sea, and subsea industries, allowing operators to manipulate them with robotic arms rather than manual handling.
WEBSLING SHACKLES: A websling shackle is a Specialist Shackle designed specifically for use with synthetic web slings in lifting and rigging applications. Unlike standard shackles, websling shackles feature a wider, flat bearing surface that helps prevent damage to the sling by reducing pressure and wear.
CORROSION RESISTANT SHACKLES: Corrosion-resistant shackles are better suited to marine, outdoor, and high-humidity environments. Corrosion-resistant shackles, such as stainless steel shackles, may require additional maintenance but fulfil a vital use case in the securing of loads in extreme weather conditions.
WHY USE SPECIALIST SHACKLES?
Specialist Shackles are engineered to best fulfil the requirements of specific applications. The use of a Specialist Shackle leads to decreased downtime and increased efficiency. Similarly, specialist shackles better fulfil the safety requirements of different applications. The construction sector has some of the most stringent safety regulations of any industry, and so Specialist Shackles are produced to specifically meet these requirements.
WHAT MATERIALS ARE SPECIALIST SHACKLES MADE OF?
Specialist Shackle are not made from any specific material but are typically produced using high-strength steel alloys, stainless steel, or carbon steel. The specific material used for the Specialist Shackle will vary depending on its intended use. For example, a shackle produced for use in the marine industry will most likely be made of stainless steel due to its higher chromium and nickel content, which makes it resistant to saltwater corrosion.
