Built to Secure. Made to Endure: pewag Launches Comprehensive New Shackles Range

pewag has launched a complete new shackles range including eight types of shackles. From everyday lifting and rigging to extreme cold environments and commercial fishing operations, the range is designed to give procurement managers and riggers a single, trusted source for shackles that meet both US and international standards.

A range built around one principle: no compromise on security

Shackles are among the most widely used components in lifting, rigging and load securement and among the most consequential when they fail. pewag’s new shackles range has been developed with that responsibility at its centre, combining high-quality alloy steel, rigorous manufacturing standards and a product architecture that gives users a clear, logical choice across every application.

Every product carries EN 10204 Type 3.1 certification including the chemical composition and mechanical properties of the material used, full batch traceability and online certificate access. All shackles come with a hot-dip galvanised bow and a powder-coated pin for corrosion resistance and long service life.

The full range complies with EN 13889, ASME B30.26, ISO 2415 and US Federal Specification RR-C-271, dual European and US standard compliance that makes pewag shackles suitable for international projects and global supply chains without the need to source different products for different markets.

Andreas Breidler, Technical Director Lifting Chains said: “By adding shackles to our portfolio, we are reaching another important milestone in the expansion of our lifting product range, further strengthening our ability to offer reliable and engineered lifting solutions.”

The Base range: four variants, every standard application covered

The Base series covers the four core shackle configurations that account for the vast majority of lifting, rigging and load securement requirements. All four are Grade 6 with a 6:1 safety factor, rated from 2 to 55 tonnes (screw pin) or 2 to 85 tonnes (BNC) and suitable for operating temperatures from -40°C to +200°C.

The P210 Bow shackle with screw pin is the go-to for temporary lifting operations, quick to rig and de-rig, with a hot-dip galvanised bow and powder-coated screw pin. Its bow geometry supports both single and multi-leg sling configurations, making it the natural choice for connecting lifting slings to loads in construction, marine and entertainment rigging applications.

Where load movement or vibration could cause a screw pin to loosen, the P215 Bow shackle with bolt, nut and cotter pin provides exceptional security. The bolt, nut and cotter pin (BNC) closure is the correct specification for permanent or semi-permanent setups, marine towing, mining and oil and gas operations where pin retention under dynamic loads is non-negotiable. WLL extends to 85 tonnes.

For single-direction lifts and straight-line pulls where side loading is minimised, the P220 Dee shackle with screw pin and P225 Dee shackle with bolt, nut and cotter pin deliver greater strength by virtue of their Dee-shaped geometry. Both are optimised for single-leg systems only and are suited to industrial lifting, load securing on trailers and handling machine parts in manufacturing environments.

Plus (P415): Grade 8 strength in a smaller package

For applications where load capacity requirements are high but space or weight is constrained, the P415 Bow shackle Plus with BNC delivers Grade 8 performance with smaller dimensions and reduced weight compared to a Grade 6 shackle of equivalent WLL. Rated from 3.3 to 85 tonnes with a 5:1 safety factor, it is the correct specification for lifting heavy equipment in confined spaces, turbine housings, engine rooms, ship hull sections and for mobile crane and offshore winch operations where connection point size and total system weight both matter.

The P415 operates down to -20°C and meets ASME B30.26 and US Fed. Spec. RR-C-271, making it appropriate for international heavy-lift projects.

Star (P615): certified performance at -60°C

The P615 Bow shackle Star with BNC is pewag’s solution for operations in extreme cold and are rated to -60°C (-76°F), a temperature at which standard shackles risk becoming brittle and failing under load. With a 7:1 safety factor (6:1 for the 55 and 85 tonne sizes) and Grade 8 steel, it maintains full impact strength and load capacity in conditions that would compromise competing products.

Target applications include offshore platforms in the North Sea, Alaska and Arctic regions, port operations affected by sea ice, wind energy installations in cold climates and polar logistics. For Norwegian havbruk operators and North Sea service vessel operators in particular, the P615 addresses a genuine operational gap that standard shackle ranges cannot fill.

The P615 carries EN 13889, ASME B30.26, ISO 2415 and RR-C-271 certification and is supplied with EN 10204 Type 3.1 material certificates and online certificate access.

“Most shackles are tested and rated for standard operating conditions. The P615 Star exists because our customers in the North Sea and Arctic environments needed something that wouldn’t just perform on paper, it has to perform at -60 degrees Celsius, in the field, every time.”

(P213) Fishing Bow shackle with screw pin

Fishing shackles (P213 & P223): designed for the deck, not just the drawing board

The two Fishing variants in the range are designed specifically for the realities of commercial fishing and aquaculture operations; environments where equipment is handled fast, in wet conditions, often by crew wearing heavy gloves and where failure of a connection can mean lost gear, lost catch or worse.

Both the P213 Fishing Bow shackle with screw pin and the P223 Fishing Dee shackle with screw pin feature a square-head screw pin designed to fit the standard tools carried on fishing vessels, ensuring a secure fit and reducing the risk of slippage or loosening in tough conditions. Both are Grade 6 with a 6:1 safety factor, rated from 2 to 25 tonnes and suitable from -40°C to +200°C.

Applications include connecting trawl net components, attaching mooring lines, anchor chains and buoys, hoisting nets, catches and heavy gear with cranes or winches and securing buoys, floats and markers to fishing gear or mooring systems.

The fishing shackles complement pewag’s broader Pelagus marine chain range including G60 aquaculture mooring chains, G80 and G95 fishing chains and the full suite of master links, connecting links and hooks allowing fishing and aquaculture operators to specify a complete, compatible hardware system from a single manufacturer.

Geometry, compliance and selection: what buyers need to know

The range is structured around two key choices: geometry (Bow vs. Dee) and pin type (Screw vs. BNC). Understanding these decisions simplifies specification:

• Bow shackles support both single and multi-leg sling configurations and accommodate angled loading, the correct choice for most lifting, marine and construction applications. The angle between legs must not exceed 120°.
• Dee shackles are optimised for straight-line pulls and single-leg systems only. They offer greater strength in this configuration but must not be used with multi-leg slings.
• Screw pin closures are ideal for temporary operations requiring fast rigging and de-rigging.
• BNC (bolt, nut and cotter pin) closures provide vibration-resistant security for permanent or semi-permanent setups and dynamic loading environments.

Every shackle in the range is marked with the pewag manufacturer’s mark, grade and batch code for full traceability. Online certificates are available for all products, supporting compliance documentation requirements on complex projects.

View the brochure and speak to our team!

The pewag shackles brochure is available to download now below, covering full technical specifications, dimensions, working load limits and safety instructions across all eight products.

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