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• Angle loads must be applied in the plane of the bow.
| 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 |
| 0º In-Line * | 100% of Rated Working Load Limit |
| 45º from In-Line * | 70% of Rated Working Load Limit |
| 90º from In-Line * | 50% of Rated Working Load Limit |
In-Line load is applied perpendicular to pin.
† DO NOT SIDE LOAD ROUND PIN SHACKLES
† 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 legs slings having a maximum included angle of 120° can be utilized to full Working Load Limit.
• Use Bolt Type and Screw Pin Shackles ONLY.
• Shackles symmetrically loaded with two legs slings having a maximum included angle of 120° can be utilized to full Working Load Limit.