Shackles

When it comes to rigging gear, no other item is better known than the shackle (you can call it a clevis if you want). They are used for lifting, load securement, fall protection, retrieval and much more. Because of their shape(s), shackles yield high breaking strengths. Made from forged steel, they are tough and if used properly can withstand years of hard rigging. We offer high-quality, load-rated lifting shackles from major names like Crosby®, Chicago, CM® and Skookum® / Ulven. These manufacturers essentially offer all types of common shackles used for construction and logging. Their exact offerings and prices vary, so take a look at all we have to offer before making a selection.

While we sell more domestic (made in the U.S.A.) shackles than anything else, we also offer imported shackles that meet required federal specifications just like the domestic offerings. Because they are produced overseas, they are more economical. It is important to note that our imported shackles are not necessarily a compromise on quality, but for critical lifts, our customers almost always select domestic rigging products and we certainly appreciate their reasoning. All shackles you buy from us for overhead lifting (standard screw pin and bolt type shackles) will have a clearly marked Working Load Limit (WLL) on the shackle body (this may not be the case elsewhere).