A stainless steel D shackle is a type of shackle that is made from stainless steel, a corrosion-resistant alloy. It features a D-shaped loop with a threaded pin or bolt for secure closure. D shackles are commonly used in various applications, particularly in the marine, rigging, and lifting industries. The D shape of the shackle provides a larger opening compared to other shackle designs, allowing for easy attachment of ropes, chains, or straps. The threaded pin or bolt can be unscrewed, allowing the loop to open and close, providing a reliable and secure connection. Stainless steel is an excellent choice for D shackles because it offers superior corrosion resistance, even in harsh environments such as saltwater or high humidity. This makes stainless steel D shackles suitable for marine applications, outdoor use, and situations where moisture or corrosive substances may be present. DIMENSIONS OF STAINLESS STEEL D SHACKLE: Specifications Size D(mm) d(mm) a(mm) c(mm) b(mm) S.W.L. Weight per 100 pcs Kg Kg M5 5 5 10 19 11 80 1.9 M6 6 6 13 25 14 100 3.4 M8 8 8 16 32 18 200 7 M10 10 10 19 38 20 320 13 M11 11 11 22 44 23 400 16.5 M12 12 12 25 51 26 520 24 M16 16 16 32 64 33 800 50 M20 20 20 38 76 40 1100 80 M22 22 22 44 89 50 1500 130 M25 25 25 51 100 57 2100 200 M28 28 28 57 115 68 3000 300 M32 32 32 64 127 73 3500 430 M38 38 38 76 152 85 5000 675 M45 45 45 90 180 96 7000 1,250 M50 50 50 102 200 108 8000 1,750 NOTE: When selecting a stainless steel D shackle, it’s important to consider the working load limit (WLL) and size requirements based on the intended use. The WLL indicates the maximum weight that the shackle can safely handle, and choosing the appropriate size ensures compatibility with the equipment or load being secured.
