For those in the lifting and rigging industry, it’s no secret that shackles are one of the most important pieces of equipment in nearly every rigging application. The functionality of shackles is critical when connecting different pieces of lifting and rigging equipment together. With such a crucial piece of hardware, it’s vital to have the knowledge of proper handling to enable you to use its full capabilities. The Crosby Group often calls shackles, The Industry Workhorse, as they are one of the most versatile and important pieces used in rigging and material handling operations.

The goal of The Crosby Group is to help workers find the right type of shackle for their project. Not only that, but also the resources, training, and knowledge to be able to use these shackles correctly and with confidence. Types of shackles include round pin, screw pin, bolt-type, and many others. Once we know the type of project you’re on, we can then recommend the right type of shackle that needs to be used.

The Crosby Group prides itself on not only providing tested and quality products, but the knowledge of how to use every piece of equipment safely and efficiently. This is also why Crosby hosts training seminars throughout the world. We want to see riggers become better, smarter, and more effective on the job site. And above all, we want to keep rigging and lifting workers safe.

Knowing the type of shackle you need and how to use it properly is critical. The Crosby Group uses best practices for every shackle application, and then provides that knowledge to the end-user. Along with having the correct information on how to use the different type of shackles, we also urge workers to inspect their shackles, and other rigging equipment on a regular basis. This ensures that it is still safe for continual use on projects.

Do you know the type of shackle you’re looking for? Let us help you find the right one.