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Angle loads must
be applied in the
plane of the bow.

Shackle Inspection

Side Loading Reduction Chart
 For Screw Pin and Bolt Type Shackles Only †
 Angle of Side Load
 from Vertical In-Line of shackle		  Adjusted Working Load Limit
 0° In-Line *  100% of Rated Working Load Limit
 45° from In-Line *  70% of Rated Working Load Limit
 90° from In-Line *  50% of Rated Working Load Limit

*  In-Line load is applied perpendicular to pin.
† DO NOT SIDE LOAD ROUND PIN SHACKLES
 

Never Exceed 120° included angle.
Use Bolt Type and Screw Pin Shackles ONLY.

 Shackles symmetrically loaded with two leg slings having a maximum included angle of 120° can be utilized to full Working Load Limit.

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