Wichard Captive Pin D Shackle - Diameter 5mm - 3/16"

The Wichard Captive Pin D Shackle in 5mm diameter (3/16") is a professional-grade stainless steel shackle engineered for applications requiring fail-safe load attachment and vibration resistance. Forged from 316L stainless steel, this marine and tactical hardware component features a captive pin design that remains connected to the shackle body at all times, even when fully opened—eliminating the risk of pin loss during dynamic operations or high-vibration environments.

The pin locks into indexed indentations on the shackle body, preventing accidental rotation or loosening caused by vibrations, shock loads, or repetitive handling. This mechanical locking system is critical in recovery operations, rigging, rappel anchor work, and any scenario where equipment integrity under load cannot be compromised. The 5mm diameter provides a favorable strength-to-weight ratio suitable for moderate to heavy-duty applications, while 316L stainless steel delivers superior corrosion resistance in saltwater, humid, and chemically aggressive environments—a material standard for maritime, offshore, and coastal tactical operations.

Operators and professionals in maritime rescue, military rigging, rock climbing anchoring, and equipment recovery rely on Wichard shackles for their outstanding working and breaking loads. The captive pin design eliminates a critical failure point: loose or dropped pins during field deployment. This shackle is suited for personnel who need reliable, maintenance-free load attachment hardware that performs consistently under stress, weather exposure, and repeated use cycles without inspection downtime or pin management logistics.

Wichard is recognized in professional maritime and tactical communities for manufacturing equipment to exacting European standards. The 5mm captive pin D shackle is a compact, lightweight choice for operators balancing portability with load security, making it a standard carry item in rescue kits, tactical bags, and rigging systems where space is limited but reliability is non-negotiable.