Stainless Steel Anchor Shackle – AISI 316 is a dependable marine hardware connector designed for joining anchor chains, ropes, wire lines, thimbles, and other compatible deck fittings. Its rounded bow shape provides more internal space than a narrow D-shackle, making it useful when connecting multiple components or accommodating wider rope eyes and chain links. The removable screw pin allows the shackle to be opened, positioned, and secured without requiring a separate nut or specialist installation tool.

Manufactured from AISI 316 stainless steel, this anchor shackle is well suited to equipment regularly exposed to water, salt spray, humidity and outdoor conditions. AISI 316 contains molybdenum, which improves resistance to corrosion and surface pitting in chloride-containing environments compared with commonly used stainless-steel grades. This makes the stainless steel shackle a practical choice for boats, yachts, sailing vessels, docks, pontoons and other marine installations. Periodic cleaning and inspection are still recommended because no stainless-steel fitting is completely maintenance-free in demanding marine conditions.

The bow-style body distributes connection space across a wider curved section and provides flexibility when the connected components may not remain perfectly aligned. It can be used as an anchor shackle, marine shackle, boat shackle, or mooring shackle in appropriate non-permanent connections. Typical uses include joining an anchor to a chain, connecting rope or chain assemblies, attaching compatible deck accessories, and completing general marine rigging arrangements. The screw pin can be removed for installation and tightened after the connected item has been positioned inside the bow.

Six sizes are available: 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm and 12mm. This size range allows buyers to select a shackle that matches different rope eyes, chain links, and marine hardware configurations. The correct size should be selected according to the dimensions of the connected components and the requirements of the intended application. As no working load limit is provided in the manufacturer’s information, the shackle should not be assigned a lifting, towing, or safety-critical load rating without obtaining and confirming the appropriate technical data.

Key Features:

• Stainless Steel Anchor Shackle – AISI 316 combines a rounded bow-style body with a removable screw pin for convenient connection of compatible marine hardware.
• Manufactured from AISI 316 stainless steel for good resistance to corrosion, moisture, salt spray, and outdoor marine exposure.
• Available in six sizes: 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm and 12mm.
• The wider bow profile offers additional internal room for rope eyes, chain links, thimbles and related connecting components.
• Screw-pin construction allows the marine shackle to be opened and installed without a separate nut.
• Smooth stainless-steel construction provides a clean appearance suitable for visible deck and rigging installations.
• Suitable for removable or regularly inspected connections where access to the screw pin is available.
• Multiple sizes make it easier to coordinate the boat shackle with different anchoring, mooring, and marine rigging arrangements.
• Suitable for use around boats, yachts, docks, pontoons, and general waterfront equipment when correctly sized.
• Compact design makes the stainless shackle easy to store with spare anchoring and deck-hardware equipment.

Applications / Suitable For:

• Stainless Steel Anchor Shackle – AISI 316 is suitable for connecting compatible anchor chains, anchor eyes, rope thimbles, and related anchoring hardware.
• Boat and yacht anchoring arrangements requiring a removable bow shackle connection.
• General marine rigging systems where a corrosion-resistant stainless-steel connector is required.
• Connecting ropes, chains, wire lines or fittings when their dimensions are compatible with the selected shackle size.
• Mooring arrangements, docking accessories and deck-hardware assemblies appropriate for this type of screw-pin shackle.
• Sailboats, motorboats, fishing boats, leisure craft and other vessels using stainless-steel deck fittings.
• Pontoons, docks, marinas and waterfront installations exposed to moisture and salt spray.
• Replacement or spare marine hardware kept aboard for routine equipment setup and maintenance.
• Outdoor applications where the corrosion-resistant properties of AISI 316 stainless steel are beneficial.

FAQs:

Q: What sizes are available for the Stainless Steel Anchor Shackle – AISI 316?
A: The Stainless Steel Anchor Shackle – AISI 316 is available in 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm and 12mm sizes.

Q: What is this anchor shackle commonly used for?
A: It is commonly used to connect compatible anchor chains, ropes, thimbles, and marine fittings in anchoring, mooring, and general rigging arrangements.

Q: Why is AISI 316 stainless steel suitable for marine hardware?
A: AISI 316 stainless steel offers good resistance to moisture, salt spray, and chloride-related corrosion, making it suitable for marine and outdoor environments.

Q: Can this shackle be used for lifting or safety-critical applications?
A: A working load limit or lifting certification has not been provided. Do not use it for lifting or safety-critical work unless the required load rating and technical approval are independently confirmed.