Anchor & Bow Shackles

Every shackle we sell is fully tagged, traceable, and compliant with ASME B30.26 requirements.

Shackle Types & Applications

Anchor / Bow Shackles

The widened bow shape allows for side-loading and multi-leg sling articulation.

• Screw Pin Anchor Shackles : The industry standard for pick-and-place applications. We stock the Crosby G-209 and Green Pin G-4161 for quick, non-permanent connections.
• Bolt-Type Anchor Shackles : Required for long-term installations or where load rotation might back out a pin. Our inventory features the Crosby G-2130 and Green Pin G-4163 Safety Bow Shackle, both secured with a nut and cotter pin.
• Popular Choice : Check the Crosby G-2130 Bolt Type Anchor Shackle for offshore applications and permanent installations requiring secondary securement.

Dee / D-Shackles (Chain Shackles)

Designed for inline tension and single-leg connections. The narrow throat is ideal for connecting to chain or fitting into confined spaces.

• Screw Pin Chain Shackles : Common models like the Crosby G-210 provide a compact connection point for straight-line pulls.
• Bolt-Type Chain Shackles : For secure, static connections, we carry the Crosby G-2150 and Green Pin G-4153, offering superior security in permanent rig-ups.
• Popular Choice : Check the Crosby G-210 Screw Pin Chain Shackle for compact, in-line tension applications and drag lines.

Wide Body Shackles

Engineered specifically to improve the D/d ratio (diameter to diameter) when using high-capacity synthetic slings. The Crosby G-2160 Wide Body Shackle increases the bearing surface area, preventing sling bunching and reducing stress on the fibers during heavy lifts.

• Popular Choice : Check the Crosby G-2160 Wide Body Shackle to maximize the capacity and lifespan of high-strength synthetic round slings.

Sling Saver & Web Sling Shackles

These shackles eliminate the need for a thimble. Products like the Crosby S-281 Web Sling Shackle feature a flat, wide bearing surface that connects directly to the synthetic sling eye, maximizing sling efficiency and service life.

Capacity Range & Sizes

We stock hardware for every scale of operation.

• Light Duty : Nominal sizes starting from 3/16" (1/3 Ton WLL).
• Standard Rigging : Full inventory of 1/2" to 2-1/2" shackles (2 Ton to 55 Ton WLL).
• Heavy Lift : Stocked inventory of wide-body and alloy shackles exceeding 1,000 Ton capacity for project cargo and marine construction.

Brands Available

• Crosby shackles are manufactured from quenched and tempered alloy steel for superior ductility and fatigue resistance. The range includes G-209, G-2130, G-2140, wide-body, and sling-saver series, all permanently marked with size, WLL, and PIC codes for full traceability. Suitable for critical lifts, multi-leg sling assemblies, offshore work, and engineered rigging plans.
• Green Pin shackles are produced to European standards (EN 13889 and EN 1677), offering high-performance bow, dee, and sling-saver designs. Known for precision machining, consistent WLL markings, and corrosion-resistant coatings, Green Pin hardware is widely used in marine, offshore, construction, and transport lifting systems.
• Yoke shackles provide robust carbon and alloy steel options for everyday rigging and material handling operations. Available in anchor, dee, and sling-saver configurations, each unit is marked with WLL and size identification for compliance and traceability in field operations.
• Cromox shackles are designed from high-grade stainless steel for environments with extreme moisture, salt exposure, or chemical contact. They provide long-term corrosion resistance for offshore platforms, marine operations, bulk handling, and processing facilities where steel longevity is critical.

Material Grades & Compliance

Holloway Houston matches the material grade to the application:

• Carbon Steel : For standard industrial rigging (e.g., Crosby G-209 ).
• Alloy Steel : Quenched and Tempered for superior ductility and fatigue resistance (e.g., Crosby G-2140, Green Pin Super ).
• Stainless Steel : For corrosion-critical zones (e.g., Cromox ).

All shackles meet or exceed :

• ASME B30.26 (Rigging Hardware).
• OSHA 29 CFR 1926.251 (Identification).
• EN 13889 (Select Green Pin models).

Holloway Houston Shackle Services

• Proof Testing : We can proof load individual shackles or full assemblies (e.g., a G-2130 connected to a wire rope sling) on our in-house test beds.
• Recertification : Visual inspection and NDT services per ASME B30.26 discard criteria.
• Technical Support : Assistance with selecting the correct Wide Body Shackle to match your synthetic sling size.

Complete Your Lifting Assembly

A shackle is only the connection point. To build a fully compliant rigging system, pair your hardware with Wire Rope Slings for rugged durability or Polyester Round Slings for lifting delicate loads without surface damage. For complex or heavy lifts, connect these shackles to Spreader Bars to verticalize the load, or use them to anchor Snatch Blocks during winching operations. We also stock Hoist Rings and Eye Bolts to create secure attachment points on the load itself.

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