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Bow Shackles: best for multi-leg and angled lifts

A bow shackle (sometimes called an anchor shackle) has a rounded body that gives more room for sling eyes and multiple connections. If your lift involves angle changes or more than one attachment point, bow shackles are often the safer, more forgiving option.

Best suited for: construction lifts with multi-leg slings, entertainment rigging where angles vary, and general lifting where clearance matters.

Dee Shackles (D Shackles): best for straight-line pulls

A D shackle (or Dee shackle) has a narrower profile designed to keep the load aligned. That makes it a strong choice for straight pulls where you want to minimise movement, especially when connecting chain or a single sling leg to a fixed point.

Best suited for: single-leg lifts, straight-line tension, workshops, plant maintenance, and general lifting where alignment is predictable.

Piling Shackles: built for heavy-duty construction

Piling shackles are designed for tougher lifting tasks typically seen in civil engineering, groundworks, and infrastructure projects. Commonly chosen when lifts are repetitive, dirty, or exposed to harsh site conditions where robustness and secure fit-up matter.

Best suited for: piling and groundworks, heavy construction lifts, and site applications where standard shackles may be more prone to damage or misalignment.

Stainless Shackles: for corrosion-prone environments

Stainless steel shackles are a practical choice when corrosion resistance is the priority, especially in marine settings, coastal works, wash-down areas, or food-related environments. They won't replace alloy shackles for every heavy lift, but can be the right call when rust is the risk driver. Always check the rated WLL/SWL.

Best suited for: marine and offshore support tasks, coastal maintenance, and environments where frequent moisture exposure or hygiene requirements apply.

Many people think "shackle types" only means bow vs Dee. In practice, the pin style matters just as much. A screw pin shackle is fast to install and ideal for temporary or frequently changed connections.

Screw pin: fast to fit, best for connections that are regularly checked and don't see sustained vibration.

Safety pin (bolt-type): the nut-and-bolt or cotter pin assembly resists backing out under vibration or rotation. Preferred where the connection is left in place, hard to access once installed, or sees dynamic loads.

Crosby Shackles

A globally recognised standard in lifting hardware, trusted across construction, oil & gas, and marine sectors. Forged construction, clear WLL markings, and consistent performance across bow and dee shackle ranges.

Green Pin Shackles

Manufactured in the Netherlands to stringent quality standards. Widely specified in offshore, industrial, and heavy rigging applications where safety, performance, and full traceability are non-negotiable.