Wichard HR D Shackle - Diameter 25/64"

The Wichard HR D Shackle with 25/64" diameter is a precision-engineered lifting and rigging component manufactured from 17-4 PH precipitation-hardened stainless steel. Designed for applications demanding extreme load capacity and corrosion resistance, this D-shaped shackle delivers up to 60% greater strength than conventional 316L stainless steel equivalents, making it the choice for high-stress recovery, maritime, and industrial lifting operations where reliability cannot be compromised.

The 25/64" diameter provides a specific strength-to-weight balance suited for tactical recovery, vehicle extrication, and offshore applications where load demands exceed standard hardware capabilities. HR-grade 17-4 PH stainless steel offers superior tensile strength and maintains integrity in harsh environments—salt spray, extreme temperature fluctuations, and prolonged wet conditions. The shackle is forged as a single piece to eliminate weak points at joints, and includes CE marking and batch traceability for verification of load ratings. Working load limits apply strictly to industrial lifting applications per applicable standards.

This shackle suits field operations, recovery teams, maritime rigging, and situations where standard carbon steel or lower-grade stainless hardware would fail under high load or corrosive exposure. The D-shape geometry distributes load evenly across the shackle body, reducing stress concentration compared to round-pin designs. Operators working in saltwater environments, heavy recovery scenarios, or load-critical applications benefit from the material science advantage that 17-4 PH delivers over commodity stainless grades.

When specification sheets matter and equipment failure is not an option, the engineering and material selection of high-grade HR stainless shackles reflects serious professional standards. The 25/64" size occupies a practical middle ground in the Wichard lineup—larger than light-duty hardware, smaller than heavy industrial gates—making it versatile across tactical recovery, marine rigging, and specialized lifting tasks where load ratings and material certifications drive procurement decisions.