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Shackles

Name: Shackles
Brand: Newbas

A shackle is a U-shaped piece of metal secured with a pin or bolt across the opening. It is one of the most common connecting links in rigging, from lifting and towing to marine and structural work.

Product line

Models in this line

Every model in this line has its own catalogue photo, dimension table and drawing. Select a model to see its full detail below.

01EuropeanDee Shackle16 sizes · 4mm – 38mm
02EuropeanBow Shackle14 sizes · 5mm – 38mm
03G210High Tensile Dee Shackle16 sizes · 0.5t – 55t
04G2150High Tensile Dee Shackle14 sizes · 1t – 55t
05G209High Tensile Bow Shackle16 sizes · 0.5t – 55t
06G2130High Tensile Bow Shackle16 sizes · 1t – 120t
07DIN82101Dee Shackle11 sizes · 5mm – 30mm

Model 01 / 07

European Dee Shackle

MaterialSteel Q235B
SurfaceElectro-galvanized
Size range4mm – 38mm

Specification table

European Dee Shackle — dimensional drawing — Dimensional drawing — shows the dimension symbols used in the table.

Size	H	h	d	d1	d2	l	WLL	Weight
mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	kg*	kg/pc
4mm	20	10	4	8	4	8	50	0.007
5mm	30	18	5	10	5	10	80	0.014
6mm	40	23	6	12	6	12	120	0.023
8mm	50	32	8	16	8	16	200	0.05
10mm	65	40	10	20	10	20	350	0.1
11mm	65	42	11	22	11	22	420	0.14
12mm	75	48	12	24	12	24	520	0.19
14mm	85	56	14	28	14	28	700	0.3
16mm	95	60	16	32	16	30	900	0.4
19mm	115	72	19	35	19	36	1300	0.82
22mm	130	80	22	40	22	40	1800	1.1
25mm	150	90	25	45	25	50	2400	1.75
28mm	170	96	28	50	28	56	3000	2.4
32mm	190	110	32	60	32	62	4000	3.3
35mm	210	125	35	65	35	70	4800	4.5
38mm	220	130	38	70	38	75	5500	5.8

Catalogue values. Dimensions in mm unless the size column shows an inch value. Confirm the exact size, material and rating before ordering.

Model 02 / 07

European Bow Shackle

MaterialSteel Q235B
SurfaceElectro-galvanized
Size range5mm – 38mm

Specification table

European Bow Shackle — dimensional drawing — Dimensional drawing — shows the dimension symbols used in the table.

Size	H	h	d	d1	d2	l	k	WLL	Weight
mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	kg*	kg/pc
5mm	35	20	5	11	5	10	15	80	0.016
6mm	40	24	6	12	6	12	18	100	0.02
8mm	50	32	8	16	8	16	24	200	0.054
10mm	60	40	10	20	10	20	30	300	0.11
12mm	80	48	12	22	12	22	36	500	0.2
14mm	90	56	14	25	14	25	42	600	0.33
16mm	100	64	16	30	16	30	48	800	0.47
19mm	120	76	19	35	19	35	54	1000	0.8
22mm	140	88	22	44	22	44	64	1500	1.3
25mm	160	100	25	50	25	50	75	2000	1.85
28mm	180	112	28	56	28	56	84	3000	2.7
32mm	200	128	32	64	32	64	96	3500	3.8
35mm	220	136	35	70	35	70	106	4000	5
38mm	240	152	38	76	38	76	114	5000	6.5

Catalogue values. Dimensions in mm unless the size column shows an inch value. Confirm the exact size, material and rating before ordering.

Model 03 / 07

High Tensile Dee Shackle G210

MaterialSteel C45E
SurfaceHot-dip galvanized
Size range0.5t – 55t

Specification table

High Tensile Dee Shackle G210 — dimensional drawing — Dimensional drawing — shows the dimension symbols used in the table.

Size	Size	H	h	d	d1	d2	l	WLL	Weight
t	inch	mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	t*	kg/pc
0.5t	1/4"	42	22	8	17	6	12	0.5	0.05
0.75t	5/16"	48	25	10	21	8	13	0.75	0.07
1t	3/8"	58	31	11	24	10	17	1	0.12
1.5t	7/16"	68	36	13	27	11	19	1.5	0.17
2t	1/2"	78	41	16	32	13	21	2	0.29
3.25t	5/8"	98	50	19	38	16	27	3.25	0.54
4.75t	3/4"	115	60	22	48	19	32	4.75	0.94
6.5t	7/8"	135	71	25	53	22	37	6.5	1.39
8.5t	1"	150	81	28	60	25	42	8.5	2.1
9.5t	1 1/8"	165	90	32	68	28	45	9.5	2.9
12t	1 1/4"	185	100	35	76	32	50	12	3.63
13.5t	1 3/8"	210	113	38	84	35	58	13.5	5.3
17t	1 1/2"	225	122	42	90	38	65	17	6.9
25t	1 3/4"	270	150	50	105	45	75	25	11.26
35t	2"	305	171	57	122	51	82	35	18.8
55t	2 1/2"	375	195	70	150	63	110	55	31.26

Catalogue values. Dimensions in mm unless the size column shows an inch value. Confirm the exact size, material and rating before ordering.

Model 04 / 07

High Tensile Dee Shackle G2150

MaterialSteel C45E
SurfaceHot-dip galvanized
Size range1t – 55t

Specification table

High Tensile Dee Shackle G2150 — dimensional drawing — Dimensional drawing — shows the dimension symbols used in the table.

Size	Size	H	h	d	d1	d2	i	j	l	WLL	Weight
t	inch	mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	t*	kg/pc
1t	3/8"	60	31	12	24	10	58	4	16	1	0.14
1.5t	7/16"	70	36	14	28	11	63	6	19	1.5	0.2
2t	1/2"	75	41	16	32	13	73	8	21	2	0.3
3.25t	5/8"	95	51	19	40	16	93	9	27	3.25	0.6
4.75t	3/4"	110	60	22	48	19	105	11	32	4.75	1.01
6.5t	7/8"	135	71	25	53	22	122	12	37	6.5	1.52
8.5t	1"	150	81	28	60	25	139	13	43	8.5	2.19
9.5t	1 1/8"	170	90	32	68	29	152	15	46	9.5	3.1
12t	1 1/4"	185	100	35	76	32	165	16	51	12	4.2
13.5t	1 3/8"	210	113	38	84	35	185	19	57	13.5	5.9
17t	1 1/2"	225	124	42	92	38	195	19	60	17	7.5
25t	1 3/4"	265	142	50	110	44	230	25	72	25	12.1
35t	2"	315	171	55	125	51	240	30	82	35	17.8
55t	2 1/2"	375	203	70	145	63	250	35	105	55	35

Catalogue values. Dimensions in mm unless the size column shows an inch value. Confirm the exact size, material and rating before ordering.

Model 05 / 07

High Tensile Bow Shackle G209

MaterialSteel C45E
SurfaceHot-dip galvanized
Size range0.5t – 55t

Specification table

High Tensile Bow Shackle G209 — dimensional drawing — Dimensional drawing — shows the dimension symbols used in the table.

Size	Size	H	h	d	d1	d2	l	k	WLL	Weight
t	inch	mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	t*	kg/pc
0.5t	1/4"	50	26	8	18	6	12	19	0.5	0.05
0.75t	5/16"	55	30	10	20	8	13	21	0.75	0.08
1t	3/8"	65	35	12	24	10	16	26	1	0.14
1.5t	7/16"	75	42	14	28	11	19	29	1.5	0.2
2t	1/2"	85	46	16	32	13	21	33	2	0.3
3.25t	5/8"	105	60	19	40	16	27	43	3.25	0.6
4.75t	3/4"	125	70	22	47	19	32	50	4.75	1
6.5t	7/8"	145	84	25	54	22	38	58	6.5	1.6
8.5t	1"	165	95	28	61	25	43	68	8.5	2.3
9.5t	1 1/8"	185	105	32	68	28	46	73	9.5	3.25
12t	1 1/4"	205	118	35	76	32	50	81	12	4.4
13.5t	1 3/8"	230	133	38	84	35	55	90	13.5	5.84
17t	1 1/2"	255	150	41	92	38	60	98	17	7.8
25t	1 3/4"	305	178	48	106	44	73	127	25	13.3
35t	2"	345	195	56	125	54	80	145	35	18.86
55t	2 1/2"	445	260	70	150	65	105	180	55	37.7

Catalogue values. Dimensions in mm unless the size column shows an inch value. Confirm the exact size, material and rating before ordering.

Model 06 / 07

High Tensile Bow Shackle G2130

MaterialSteel C45E
SurfaceHot-dip galvanized
Size range1t – 120t

Specification table

High Tensile Bow Shackle G2130 — dimensional drawing — Dimensional drawing — shows the dimension symbols used in the table.

Size	Size	H	h	d	d1	d2	i	j	k/l	WLL	Weight
t	inch	mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	t*	kg/pc
1t	3/8"	65	36	11	25	10	58	5	26/16	1	0.16
1.5t	7/16"	75	42	13	27	11	63	6	29/18	1.5	0.2
2t	1/2"	85	48	16	30	13	72	7	33/21	2	0.34
3.25t	5/8"	105	60	19	38	16	90	10	42/27	3.25	0.68
4.75t	3/4"	125	69	22	48	19	103	10	50/32	4.75	1.09
6.5t	7/8"	145	84	25	53	22	118	11	57/37	6.5	1.65
8.5t	1"	165	95	28	60	25	134	12	68/43	8.5	2.3
9.5t	1 1/8"	185	108	32	68	28	150	14	73/46	9.5	3.37
12t	1 1/4"	210	118	35	76	32	170	15	80/51	12	4.8
13.5t	1 3/8"	230	133	38	84	35	180	16	92/57	13.5	6.25
17t	1 1/2"	255	146	42	92	38	195	17	98/60	17	8.19
25t	1 3/4"	300	175	50	105	44	240	25	125/75	25	14.2
35t	2"	340	197	55	122	51	280	28	146/83	35	19.55
55t	2 1/2"	425	245	70	155	63	320	30	180/105	55	38.5
85t	3"	535	330	82	175	76	350	35	200/127	85	60
120t	3 1/2"	590	360	95	180	89	390	40	233/232	120	110

Catalogue values. Dimensions in mm unless the size column shows an inch value. Confirm the exact size, material and rating before ordering.

Model 07 / 07

Dee Shackle DIN 82101

MaterialSteel Q235B
SurfaceElectro-galvanized
Size range5mm – 30mm

Specification table

Dee Shackle DIN 82101 — dimensional drawing — Dimensional drawing — shows the dimension symbols used in the table.

Size	H	h	d	d1	d2	l	WLL	Weight
mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	kg*	kg/pc
5mm	30	16	5	10	4	7	100	0.013
6mm	35	18	6	12	5	8	160	0.019
8mm	40	24	8	16	7	11	250	0.045
10mm	50	30	10	20	8	14	400	0.077
12mm	60	36	12	24	10	17	630	0.158
16mm	85	49	16	32	13	23	1000	0.325
20mm	110	61	20	40	17	26	1600	0.67
22mm	120	67	22	44	19	30	2000	0.92
24mm	135	73	24	48	21	33	2500	1.25
27mm	150	85	27	54	24	38	3150	1.7
30mm	165	91	30	60	27	42	4000	2.3

Catalogue values. Dimensions in mm unless the size column shows an inch value. Confirm the exact size, material and rating before ordering.

Selection

Which pattern to choose

Dimensions and working load limits for each pattern are in the tables above. Three points usually decide the choice: body shape, pin type, and whether the load stays in line.

Bow (anchor) vs. Dee (chain)

A bow shackle has a rounded, wider body that accepts multi-leg slings and loads that may shift. A Dee shackle has a narrower body and is used mainly for in-line, single-leg pulls.

Screw pin vs. bolt type

A screw pin is quick to fit and remove, suited to connections that are changed and checked often. A bolt type with nut and cotter pin resists rotation and loosening, and is preferred for long-term or permanent installations and where vibration is present.

Side loading

These patterns are rated for in-line loading. Side loading reduces the permissible load and should be avoided or specifically assessed.

Ratings and dimensions for G-209, G-2130 and G-2150 are in the model tables above. To compare the three patterns side by side, open the selection guide.

Shackle selection G-209 G-2130 G-2150

These are trade patterns rather than DIN or EN standard numbers. The ratings shown are those in general use for the pattern, cross-checked across several independent sources, and are not a claim of certification to any particular manufacturer's product.

Design and rating rules for these shackle patterns

Design factor 6:1. Shackles of these patterns are commonly supplied as grade 6, with the working load limit and grade permanently marked on the body.
Maximum proof load is two times the working load limit.
Minimum ultimate strength is six times the working load limit.
Sizes are normally supplied forged, quenched and tempered, with alloy pins.
Standard service temperature range is minus 40 degrees C to plus 204 degrees C.
Charpy impact requirement of 42 joules minimum average at minus 20 degrees C is commonly specified for offshore and lifting duty.
Working load limits may be reduced when a shackle is subjected to side loading. Multi-leg and angular connections must be assessed on the actual sling angle.
Referenced specifications include ASME B30.26, US Federal Specification RR-C-271F and EN 13889. Conformance to a specific edition should be confirmed at the enquiry stage.

Sources: Crosby G-209 / G-2130 published specification tables and distributor data sheets (Nelson Wire Rope, LiftingSafety UK, Lifting.com, LCM Systems).

These pages cover the same job from a different angle.

How to select

Dee for a mainly in-line pull; bow where several sling legs meet or the load direction can change.
Screw pin when speed matters; bolt type where the connection must not loosen.
Never side-load a dee shackle — the load should bear through the pin, in the plane of the bow.
Check that the size and working load limit are permanently marked on the body.
Match the shackle pin diameter to the fitting it passes through; a pin that is too large will not seat properly.

Applications

Lifting and crane riggingWire rope and webbing sling assembliesMarine, mooring and anchoringTowing and recoveryConstruction and structural liftingOffshore and industrial plant

Safety & use notes

Seat the pin fully. On bolt type shackles the cotter pin must always be fitted.
Never substitute a bolt of unknown grade for a shackle pin.
Take the shackle out of service if the eye is elongated, the pin is bent, or the body is twisted or worn.
Confirm the working load limit and safety factor for the size and pattern when you order.

Model types, related standards and manufacturing

Types & standards

Dee (chain) shackle — G-210, G-2150Narrow body shaped like a link of chain. Takes high loads primarily in line. Side or racking loads may twist or bend the body.
Bow (anchor) shackle — G-209, G-2130Larger O-shaped loop that accepts loads from several directions without developing as much side load. The larger loop reduces the overall strength slightly compared with a dee shackle of the same size.
Screw pin — G-209, G-210Fitted and removed by hand without tools. Best for temporary connections or where the shackle is changed often.
Bolt type — G-2130, G-2150Bolt, nut and cotter pin. The cotter pin prevents the nut working loose under vibration, so this pattern is preferred for long-term, permanent or safety-critical connections.
European large dee and bow patternsCommercial European patterns for general purpose connecting work.

Standard

Find by standard

G-209 Screw Pin Bow Shackles

G-209View details

G-2130 Bolt Type Bow Shackles

G-2130View details

G-2150 Bolt Type Dee Shackles

G-2150View details

Manufacturing

How it is made

Components in this group are produced by the route that suits the part — forging for load-bearing items, forming or machining for the rest.
Threads, bores and bearing surfaces are machined and gauged.
Assemblies are put together and checked for movement where they have moving parts.
Surface treatment is applied, then a final visual and dimensional check before packing.

What to check on receipt

The part matches the drawing or sample it was ordered against.
Threads and bores are clean and within tolerance.
No cracks, distortion or sharp edges at the load-bearing points.

FAQ

What is the difference between G-209 and G-2130?

Both are bow (anchor) shackles. G-209 uses a screw pin and G-2130 uses a bolt, nut and cotter pin. The bolt type is chosen where the connection must not work loose, for example under vibration or in a permanent installation.

Bow or dee?

Choose a bow shackle where the load comes from more than one direction or where sling legs meet. Choose a dee shackle for a straight in-line pull, and avoid side loading it.

What safety factor do your shackles have?

The working load limit and safety factor depend on the size, pattern and standard. We state them with the quotation for the exact item you order.

Bow shackle or D-shackle — which do I need?

One connection in one direction → D-shackle. Two or more sling legs meeting at one point → bow shackle. A D-shackle has a narrow, straight-sided body that keeps the load aligned on the pin axis; a bow shackle has a wider, rounded bow that accepts multiple fittings and tolerates slight angular loading.

Screw pin or bolt type?

Screw pin is fast to fit and suits connections you make and break regularly, but it can work loose under vibration or rotation. Bolt type — nut plus split cotter pin — cannot unscrew, and is the right choice for permanent or semi-permanent installations and anything exposed to vibration.

How much does side loading reduce the capacity?

Published guidance states side loading can cut the working load limit by half or more, because the load is no longer shared across the full width of the pin. Centre the load on the pin, use spacers, or select a bow shackle for the geometry you have.

Can I swap a pin between two shackles?

No. Pin and body are manufactured and rated as a matched pair. Never fit a pin from one shackle into the body of another, even if it physically threads in.

Sources: Crosby clip instructions; Wire Rope Technology Aachen and H-Lift documentation on DIN 741 and EN 13411-5; Ganter Norm, JW Winco and Mädler DIN 580 / DIN 582 standard sheets; published shackle selection guidance from H-Lift, AIMS Industrial and Hijskampioen.

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Shackles

Models in this line

European Dee Shackle

European Bow Shackle

High Tensile Dee Shackle G210

High Tensile Dee Shackle G2150

High Tensile Bow Shackle G209

High Tensile Bow Shackle G2130

Dee Shackle DIN 82101

Which pattern to choose

Design and rating rules for these shackle patterns

Related pages

Shackle selection

G-209 Shackles

G-2130 Shackles

G-2150 Shackles

WLL & safety factor

How to select

Applications

Safety & use notes

Types & standards

Find by standard

G-209 Screw Pin Bow Shackles

G-2130 Bolt Type Bow Shackles

G-2150 Bolt Type Dee Shackles

How it is made

What to check on receipt

FAQ

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