Wire rope and rigging hardware are used for lifting, load securing, and structural support in marine, industrial, and commercial applications. Products such as wire rope slings, aircraft cable, swaged assemblies, sockets, eye-and-eye slings, and heavy-duty rigging components provide reliable connections for lifting systems. Manufactured from galvanized or vinyl-coated steel, they are designed for strength, durability, and safe operation under demanding working conditions.
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati Galvanized Lyre Shackles are heavy-duty bow shackles designed for marine rigging, mooring, and lifting applications. Their wide lyre (anchor) shape makes them especially suitable for use with thimbles and multiple attachment points. Manufactured from galvanized steel with a corrosion-resistant finish, they are available with 6 mm to 25 mm pin diameters, offering working loads from 100 kg to 2,100 kg and breaking loads up to 8,400 kg.
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$ 8.39
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati AISI 316 Stainless Steel D Shackles are mirror-polished marine-grade shackles designed for rigging, anchoring, lifting, and general deck hardware applications. Manufactured from AISI 316 stainless steel with a precision threaded pin, they provide excellent corrosion resistance and dependable performance in harsh marine environments. Available in sizes from 4 mm to 22 mm, with working loads from 148 kg to 4,712 kg and breaking loads up to 18,470 kg. Retail versions are available for selected sizes.
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$ 14.42
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati AISI 316 Stainless Steel Bow Shackles are premium marine bow shackles manufactured from mirror-polished AISI 316 stainless steel with a precision threaded pin. Their wide bow profile provides greater freedom of movement and makes them ideal for multi-directional loading in rigging, anchoring, mooring, lifting, and deck hardware applications. Available in 4 mm to 22 mm sizes with working loads from 138 kg to 4,750 kg and breaking loads up to 19,000 kg. Retail versions are available for selected sizes.
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$ 13.98
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati AISI 316 Long D Shackles are mirror-polished marine-grade long-pattern shackles manufactured from AISI 316 stainless steel. Their elongated D-shaped design provides additional clearance where a standard D shackle is not suitable, while the precision threaded pin ensures secure fastening. Available in 4 mm to 12 mm sizes with working loads from 148 kg to 1,401 kg and breaking loads up to 5,490 kg.
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$ 17.31
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati D Shackles with Captive Pin are marine-grade U-shaped shackles designed with a permanently attached captive screw pin to prevent accidental pin loss during installation or maintenance. Suitable for rigging, anchoring, mooring, lifting, and general marine fastening applications, they are available in 4 mm to 14 mm sizes with working loads up to 1,260 kg and breaking loads up to 4,940 kg.
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$ 17.02
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati AISI 316 Stainless Steel Bow Shackles with Captive Pin are premium marine bow shackles manufactured from mirror-polished AISI 316 stainless steel. Featuring a permanently attached captive threaded pin, they prevent accidental pin loss while providing excellent corrosion resistance and secure fastening. The rounded bow design accommodates multi-directional loading, making these shackles ideal for rigging, anchoring, mooring, lifting, and general marine hardware. Available in 4 mm to 12 mm sizes with working loads from 145 kg to 1,372 kg and breaking loads up to 5,490 kg.
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$ 21.34
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati AISI 316 Long D Shackles with Captive Pin are mirror-polished marine shackles manufactured from AISI 316 stainless steel. Their extended D-shaped body provides additional clearance for specialized rigging applications, while the captive threaded pin remains attached to the shackle to help prevent accidental loss. Available in 5 mm to 12 mm sizes with working loads from 230 kg to 1,370 kg and breaking loads up to 5,490 kg.
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$ 26.04
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati AISI 316 Long D Shackles – Standard Pin are precision investment-cast marine shackles manufactured from AISI 316 stainless steel. Their elongated D-shaped profile provides additional clearance for rigging and fastening applications while maintaining a compact pin design. Available in 5 mm, 6 mm, and 8 mm sizes with working loads from 163 kg to 401 kg and breaking loads up to 1,570 kg.
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$ 4.82
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati AISI 316 Long D Shackles with Stop Bar are premium investment-cast stainless steel marine shackles featuring an integrated captive locking stop bar that helps prevent accidental pin loss during operation. Manufactured from AISI 316 stainless steel, they are available in 5 mm, 6 mm, and 8 mm sizes with working loads from 163 kg to 401 kg and breaking loads up to 1,570 kg.
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$ 5.37
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati Wide Jaw D Shackles are manufactured from forged mirror-polished AISI 316 stainless steel for maximum strength and corrosion resistance in marine environments. The wide jaw design provides increased clearance for larger fittings, straps, and rigging components. Available in 5 mm to 12 mm pin diameters with working loads from 232 kg to 1,400 kg and breaking loads up to 5,490 kg.
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$ 21.93
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati Twisted Bow Shackles are manufactured from forged AISI 316 stainless steel with a mirror-polished finish for exceptional corrosion resistance and strength. Their twisted bow design provides improved alignment where connections require a change in direction or rotation. Available in 4 mm to 12 mm sizes with working loads from 140 kg to 1,200 kg and breaking loads up to 6,000 kg.
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$ 21.83
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati Stainless Steel Strip Shackles (D-Form) are manufactured from mirror-polished stamped stainless steel and are available in both Long and Short versions. Designed as lightweight marine fastening components, they feature 4-8 mm pin diameters, working loads from 117 kg to 600 kg, and breaking loads up to 3,000 kg, making them suitable for a wide range of marine and general fastening applications.
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$ 12.81
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati Multi-Purpose Tool is manufactured from AISI 316 stainless steel and is designed for quick opening and closing of marine shackles. Compact and corrosion-resistant, it also functions as a convenient bottle opener, making it a practical accessory for onboard use.
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$ 7.27
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard Self-Locking D Shackle is forged from 316L stainless steel and features an integrated self-locking pin system that secures the shackle head in dedicated notches within the body, eliminating the risk of accidental unscrewing. Designed for marine and industrial fastening applications, it combines excellent corrosion resistance with high working and breaking loads. Available in diameters from 4 mm to 14 mm, with Working Load Limits ranging from 140 kg to 1,600 kg and breaking loads up to 8,000 kg. CE marked and individually serialized for traceability.
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$ 6.45
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard Self-Locking Long D Shackle is forged from 316L stainless steel and features a secure self-locking pin mechanism that locks into dedicated notches within the shackle body, eliminating the risk of accidental unscrewing. The extended body design provides additional reach compared to standard D shackles, making it suitable for rigging, marine hardware, and industrial fastening applications. Available in 6 mm and 8 mm diameters with Working Load Limits up to 540 kg and breaking loads up to 2,700 kg. CE marked for industrial lifting applications.
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$ 11.73
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard Self-Locking Bow Shackle is a forged 316L stainless steel lyre shackle designed for marine and rigging applications requiring increased articulation and the ability to connect multiple lines, sheets, or cables. The self-locking pin engages directly into notches in the shackle body, eliminating the risk of accidental unscrewing. CE marked and individually serialized, this shackle range is available in diameters from 4 mm to 12 mm, with breaking loads from 700 kg up to 6000 kg and working loads up to 2080 kg.
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$ 7.68
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard Self-Locking Allen Head Pin D Shackle is a forged 316L stainless steel shackle designed for applications where compact dimensions and smooth profiles are essential. The recessed hexagon socket pin locks securely into notches in the shackle body, preventing accidental unscrewing while eliminating any protruding parts that could snag sails, ropes, or deck equipment. CE marked and individually serialized, this range is available in diameters from 6 mm to 12 mm, with working loads up to 2080 kg and breaking loads up to 6000 kg.
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$ 16.19
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard Self-Locking Allen Head Pin Bow Shackle Ø8 mm is a forged 316L stainless steel shackle featuring a recessed hexagonal hollow pin that locks securely into the shackle body. The flush pin design eliminates protrusions that could snag sails, lines, or deck equipment while providing reliable load handling. With a working load of 960 kg, WLL of 540 kg, breaking load of 2700 kg, and CE marking, it is suitable for marine rigging and industrial lifting applications where compact dimensions and secure fastening are required.
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$ 26.71
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard Captive Pin D Shackle is a forged 316L stainless steel shackle with an integrated captive pin that remains permanently connected to the shackle body, eliminating the risk of pin loss during installation or operation. The self-locking mechanism secures the pin in dedicated notches within the shackle body to prevent accidental unscrewing. Available in diameters from 4 mm to 10 mm, with working loads from 320 kg to 1560 kg and breaking loads from 1000 kg to 5200 kg, it is suitable for halyards, blocks, pulleys, and general marine rigging applications.
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$ 10.50
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard Quick Release Key Pin Shackle is a forged 316L stainless steel shackle designed for frequent opening and closing with a simple half-turn operation. The captive quick-release pin remains integrated with the shackle body, eliminating the risk of losing components during use. Available in diameters of 5 mm, 6 mm, and 8 mm, with working loads from 400 kg to 800 kg and breaking loads up to 2300 kg, it is particularly suitable for halyards, sail handling systems, and applications requiring regular shackle operation.
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$ 14.51
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What is stainless steel wire rope and how is it used in marine, industrial, and heavy duty wire rope rigging applications?
Stainless steel wire rope is a high-strength cable used in marine, industrial, and heavy-duty wire rope rigging applications for lifting, load securing, and structural support. It is commonly assembled into wire rope lifting systems, lifting slings, wire rope bridle slings, single leg slings, and eye and eye configurations using swaged fittings, Flemish eye terminations, splices, loops, grips, sockets, and other mechanical components that meet recognized safety and technical standards.
Its corrosion resistance, durability, and reliable breaking performance make it well suited for demanding environments where secure load handling and long service life are essential.
How do wire rope grips, thimbles, and swaged fittings secure mechanical wire rope connections?
Wire rope grips, thimbles, and swaged fittings work together to create strong, secure mechanical wire rope connections by maintaining proper cable alignment, reducing wear, and distributing loads evenly. They are widely used in heavy-duty lifting, sliding choker assemblies, and other rigging applications where forged components, reliable fasteners, and durable fittings are essential for safety and long-term performance.
Properly fabricated assemblies help preserve connection integrity under demanding working conditions, including applications using vinyl coated galvanized wire rope in marine and industrial environments.
What is the purpose of an eye and eye wire rope sling?
An eye and eye wire rope sling is designed to provide secure attachment points at both ends for lifting, towing, and load-handling operations in marine and industrial environments. Manufactured using swaged or mechanically formed terminations, these assemblies offer dependable strength, efficient load distribution, and reliable performance while meeting established industry safety requirements.
Their durable construction makes them suitable for repeated use in demanding rigging applications where secure and stable connections are essential.