Lifting shackles from 0.3 to 150 tonnes
Dee and bow shackles with screw pin or safety pin fixings, supplied with a valid test certificate and backed by nationwide LOLER inspection. In stock or sourced quickly through our supplier network.
The connecting link between your load and your lifting equipment
Lifting shackles join the item being lifted to a lifting device such as a hoist hook or sling. The pin is removed, passed through the load or lifting point, then re-fixed, a simple, proven connection trusted across every industry we serve.
Granada carries regularly supplied shackles and spares in stock. Any non-stock items can be ordered very quickly through our local network of suppliers, so a specific pattern, pin type or capacity is never far away.
Choose the right body and the right pin
Two main body shapes and two pin-fixing mechanisms cover almost every rigging arrangement.
Dee ("D") shackles
A straight, narrow body suited to in-line, linear pulls. Preferred in marine and offshore operations, from anchoring to lifting heavy underwater equipment, where loads act along a single axis.
Bow shackles
A distinct curved body that accepts multi-directional loads. The usual choice in construction, logging and any lift where slings meet the shackle at an angle, placing slabs, beams and pillars with precision.
Screw pin
The pin screws into the body of the shackle like a bolt into a nut. Quick to fit and remove, so ideal for temporary connections and frequently changed rigging, such as towing and recovery work.
Safety pin
The pin passes through the body and is locked in place by a split pin, or a nut complete with split pin. Used for longer-term or more robust connections, including suspended equipment over stages and walkways.
Lifting shackles at a glance
| Body types | Dee ("D") shackles and bow shackles |
|---|---|
| Pin fixings | Screw pin, or safety pin locked with a split pin / nut c/w split pin |
| Capacities | 0.3 tonnes to 150 tonnes |
| Identification | Every shackle marked with a serial or batch number |
| Certification | Supplied complete with a valid test certificate |
| Compliance | Classified as a lifting accessory under LOLER, thorough examination by a competent person at periods not exceeding 6 months |
| Availability | Regular items held in stock; non-stock items ordered quickly through our local supplier network |
Trusted across industries for robustness and reliability
Marine & Offshore
Robust Dee shackles for anchoring ships and lifting heavy underwater equipment, handling linear pulls efficiently.
Construction & Infrastructure
Bow shackles lift heavy construction materials where multi-directional load-bearing is required, placing slabs, beams and pillars with precision.
Towing & Recovery
Screw pin shackles for quick, temporary jobs; safety pins for longer-term or more robust connections.
Rigging & Staging
Safely suspending lighting, speakers and heavy set pieces above the stage, with safety pin fixings keeping equipment secure.
Manufacturing & Warehousing
The linkage between crane or hoist and load when lifting large parts in factories and moving goods in warehouses.
Utility & Power Services
Safe, efficient lifting when installing or maintaining heavy electrical poles, transformers and other equipment.
Mining & Excavation
Lifting and transporting heavy machinery and extracted minerals, durable enough for rugged mining environments.
Logging & Forestry
Bow shackles handle loads from multiple directions when lifting and transporting heavy logs.
Lifting shackles need a thorough examination every 6 months
Shackles are classified as lifting accessories under LOLER and must be thoroughly examined by a competent person at periods not exceeding 6 months. Every shackle we supply comes with a valid test certificate, and our nationwide team provides LOLER inspection and certification for all your lifting gear.
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View rangeWe've got answers
Dee (or "D") shackles have a straight, narrow shape best suited to in-line, linear pulls. Bow shackles have a wider, curved body that can take multi-directional loads, so they're the usual choice where slings meet the shackle at an angle.
Screw pin shackles are quick to fit and remove, ideal for temporary or frequently changed connections. Safety pin shackles lock the pin with a split pin, or nut complete with split pin, and suit longer-term or more robust connections.
We supply lifting shackles with capacities from 0.3 tonnes up to 150 tonnes. Tell us your load, sling arrangement and environment and we'll recommend the right pattern and pin type.
Yes. Shackles are classified as a lifting accessory under LOLER and must be thoroughly examined by a competent person at periods not exceeding 6 months. We provide LOLER inspection and certification nationwide.
Yes. Every shackle is identified with a serial or batch number, and all slings and lifting equipment supplied by Granada come complete with a valid test certificate.
We hold regularly supplied products and spares in stock. Due to the huge and diverse range we offer, non-stock items are ordered very quickly through our local network of suppliers.
Need a single shackle or a complete rigging package?
Tell us your load, capacity and how the shackle will be used, and our team will recommend the right pattern and pin type, supplied with a valid test certificate.
