Wichard HR Bow Shackle - 16mm Diameter - 5/8"

The Wichard HR Bow Shackle—16mm diameter, 5/8-inch pin size—is a premium forged stainless steel connector engineered for heavy-load marine and industrial applications where standard shackles fall short. Manufactured from 17-4 PH precipitation-hardened stainless steel, this HR-grade bow shackle delivers working and breaking loads significantly higher than conventional 316L stainless alternatives, offering up to 60% greater load resistance in the same footprint.

The 16mm diameter and 5/8-inch pin size make this shackle suitable for demanding applications including offshore rigging, vessel recovery, cargo securing, and industrial lifting operations. The bow design distributes load evenly across the shackle body, reducing stress concentration points and extending service life under cyclic loading. CE marking confirms compliance with European safety standards for lifting and rigging equipment. The 1.2-pound weight and compact 4 x 1 x 6-inch dimensions allow integration into tight deck spaces without sacrificing load capacity.

Operators working with heavy-duty marine hardware, salvage crews, and industrial rigging professionals rely on HR-grade shackles when standard stainless no longer meets working load limits. The 17-4 PH metallurgy resists corrosion in salt-air and saltwater environments better than lower-grade alternatives, critical for vessels operating in offshore or coastal conditions. This shackle is specified for industrial lifting applications where load ratings are non-negotiable and equipment failure poses safety and financial risk.

The Wichard HR Bow Shackle—5/8-inch pin size—bridges the gap between general-purpose marine hardware and specialized high-strength rigging components. For applications where working load demands exceed standard shackle ratings, the HR-grade material upgrade delivers the performance margin operators require without oversizing to the next connector class.