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Types of Shackles
a.) Pin Shackles- Such type of shackles are closed with the pin and is more commonly used in abroad boats.
b.) Threaded Shackles- As the name itself suggests, in threaded shackles, the pin is threaded with one leg of the shackle is tapped. The pin is 'captive' which prevents it from drooping loose.
c.) Snap Shackles- It is one of the fast action fastener which can be implemented single headed. It make use of spring activated locking mechanism for closing the hinged shackle and can be unfastened under the load.
d.) D-shackles- These are narrow shackles with a shape look like a loop of chain. It is one of the most common shackle as most of the other shackle types are its variation.
e.) Twist Shackles- Such shackles are somehow more longer than the average shackles with a 90 degree twist so the top of the loop becomes perpendicular to the pin.f.) Bow Shackles- Looking like a larger 'O' shape to the loop, such shackle is able to take lots of loads from the different directions without bearing so much side load.
To source Shackles one can refer the list of manufacturers and Suppliers of Shackles available at online B2B Marketplaces.
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