Archive for the ‘Rigging’ Category

If you want to use the shackles safely ,you should know the safety knowledge:    ... Full story

You know how to use a shackle ,also you should know the storing and handling of shackles : Never return damaged shackles to storage. They should be dry, clean and protected from corrosion.... Full story

Toolee help you to choose a good turnbuckle. Full story

When you use the shackles ,you should notice the situation  as below : Do not replace the shackle pin with a bolt . A load will bend the bolt.     Do not allow a shackle to be pulled at an angle. The legs will open. Pack the pin with washers to center the shackle.  ... Full story

ALWAYS: • Store and handle shackles correctly.... Full story

A shackle is an attachment. It could be to hold the forestay. It could hold equipment for the jib(mast head rig) or spinnaker. It is not to hold the mainsail to the mast. It could hold a block that the main halyard runs through, to raise the main.It could hold on ... Full story

Round pin shackle                           Round Pin Shackles: Used in tie down, lifting, towing or suspension applications with loads that are ... Full story

  A twist shackle is usually somewhat longer than the average, and features a 90° twist so the top of the loop is perpendicular to the pin. One of the uses for this shackle include attaching the ... Full story

Bow shackle with a larger "O" shape to the loop, this shackle can take loads from many directions without developing as much side ... Full story

D-shackle also known as a chain shackle, D-shackles are narrow shackles shaped like a loop of chain, usually with a pin or threaded pin closure. D-shackles are very common and most ... Full story