Joining shackle is a marine hardware component used to connect wire cables, joining links and anchor chains for anchoring, mooring and towing operations.
Details / application- SWL guidance: if a wire cable's WLL (SWL) is 34 tons, the connecting shackle's SWL must be equal to or greater than the cable's maximum working load (see MEG4/5.8.4).
- Manufacturer typical breaking load: the breaking load of a supplied shackle is usually about 3 times the shackle working load, to ensure the shackle does not fail before the cable.
- Typical uses: connecting wire cables to anchor chains, joining links in ship anchor systems, mooring and towing applications.
Characteristics / technical specifications- SWL recommendation (example from page): at least 34 tons where applicable.
- Typical breaking load (manufacturer practice): ~3 × SWL.
- Applications: anchoring, mooring, towing; connecting wire cable to chain or joining links.
- Material / detailed dimensions / part numbers: not specified on the source.
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