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 Wichard Long D Shackle with Captive Pin is manufactured from forged marine-grade 316L stainless steel and designed for applications requiring additional connection length while maintaining a compact profile. Its captive pin prevents accidental loss during installation and servicing, while the corrosion-resistant construction makes it ideal for sailing, rigging, lifting, and marine hardware. This series includes the Ø6 mm version with a breaking load of 1,760 kg.
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$ 243.27
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard Automatic Forged Shackle is manufactured from forged marine-grade 316L stainless steel and features an automatic locking mechanism for quick, secure fastening without additional locking hardware. Designed for professional sailing, rigging, and marine applications, it provides excellent corrosion resistance, reliable operation, and high mechanical strength. The range includes Ø5 mm and Ø6 mm versions with breaking loads up to 1,200 kg.
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$ 219.91
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard Automatic Forged Bar Shackle is manufactured from forged marine-grade 316L stainless steel and features an automatic locking mechanism with an integrated bar for secure and rapid operation. Designed for sailing, rigging, and high-performance marine applications, it provides excellent corrosion resistance, lightweight construction, and dependable strength. The range includes Ø5 mm and Ø6 mm versions with breaking loads up to 1,360 kg.
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$ 243.27
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard High Resistance Straight Key Pin Shackle with Bar is manufactured from forged 316L stainless steel and engineered for demanding sailing and rigging applications. Designed with a high-resistance (HR) body, integrated bar, and secure key pin locking system, these shackles are particularly recommended for mainsail halyards where maximum strength, low weight, and corrosion resistance are essential. Available in Ø5 mm, Ø6 mm, and Ø8 mm versions with breaking loads up to 2,560 kg.
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$ 256.47
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo Stainless Steel Flat Shackle is designed for secure, low-profile fastening in marine rigging and deck hardware applications. Manufactured from corrosion-resistant stainless steel, these flat shackles provide reliable strength, excellent durability, and compact installation. The range includes standard flat shackles in Ø6 mm and Ø8 mm, as well as a dedicated halyard version in Ø8 mm for sailing applications.
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$ 13.51
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 13687 Halyard Flat Shackle is a marine-grade stainless steel fastening component designed specifically for halyard and sailing rigging applications. Its flat profile provides a compact, secure connection while minimizing bulk around blocks and fittings. Manufactured from corrosion-resistant stainless steel with a Ø6 mm pin diameter, it delivers long-lasting performance in demanding marine environments.
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$ 21.28
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo 13688 Flat Shackle with Pin is a heavy-duty marine fastening component manufactured from stainless steel 304 for secure rigging and deck hardware applications. Featuring a flat-body design with a removable pin, it provides high strength, excellent load distribution, and reliable performance. With a Ø6 mm diameter, 1,500 kg breaking load, and 625 kg safe working load, it is suitable for demanding marine installations.
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$ 38.70
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo Flat Shackle with Screw Pin is designed for compact and secure fastening in sailing, rigging, and general marine applications. Manufactured from corrosion-resistant stainless steel 304, these flat-profile shackles provide reliable load distribution and easy installation thanks to their removable screw pin. The range includes Ø4 mm and Ø5 mm versions with breaking loads up to 1,000 kg.
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$ 12.73
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo Stainless Steel Twisted Flat Shackle is designed for marine rigging and fastening applications where a flat, offset connection is required. Manufactured from corrosion-resistant stainless steel, the range includes Ø5 mm and Ø6 mm versions. The Ø6 mm model offers a breaking load of 2,000 kg and a safe working load of 830 kg, making it suitable for demanding onboard use.
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$ 16.57
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo Stainless Steel Flat Shackles are designed for compact, secure rigging and fastening applications aboard sailing yachts and motorboats. Manufactured from corrosion-resistant stainless steel, the range includes standard and narrow flat designs in 4 mm and 5 mm diameters with several body dimensions, allowing the correct shackle to be selected for different installation spaces and hardware configurations.
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$ 15.03
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo Stainless Steel Captive Pin Shackles are designed for secure marine rigging, deck hardware, and general fastening applications. Manufactured from corrosion-resistant AISI 316 stainless steel, these shackles feature a captive pin that prevents accidental pin loss during installation and maintenance. The range includes 5 mm, 6 mm, and 8 mm versions with safe working loads up to 700 kg and breaking loads up to 1,400 kg.
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$ 62.61
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo Long Stainless Steel Shackles with Clevis Pin are designed for marine rigging, deck hardware, and load-bearing fastening applications where additional clearance is required. Manufactured from corrosion-resistant AISI 316 stainless steel, these long-body shackles feature a secure clevis pin and are available in Ø5 mm, Ø6 mm, and Ø8 mm sizes with breaking loads up to 2,500 kg.
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$ 38.37
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo Wide Stainless Steel Shackles are designed for marine applications requiring increased internal clearance and secure load distribution. Manufactured from marine-grade AISI 316 stainless steel, these wide-body shackles offer excellent corrosion resistance for use in saltwater environments. Available in Ø5 mm, Ø6 mm, Ø8 mm, and Ø10 mm sizes, the range provides breaking loads up to 5,200 kg and safe working loads up to 1,400 kg.
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$ 60.71
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo Stainless Steel Allen Screw Shackles are designed for marine rigging and deck hardware where a secure tamper-resistant connection is required. Manufactured from marine-grade AISI 316 stainless steel, these shackles use a recessed Allen screw pin that minimizes accidental loosening while providing excellent corrosion resistance in saltwater environments. The range includes Ø6 mm, Ø8 mm, Ø10 mm and Ø12 mm versions.
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$ 51.62
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo D-Shaped Stainless Steel Shackles are designed for reliable fastening in marine rigging, mooring, lifting and general onboard applications. Manufactured from marine-grade AISI 316 stainless steel, these corrosion-resistant D shackles provide excellent durability in harsh saltwater environments. The range includes diameters from Ø4 mm to Ø16 mm, making it suitable for both light-duty and heavy-duty marine installations.
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$ 4.12
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo Long D-Shaped Stainless Steel Shackles are designed for marine rigging, deck hardware, mooring and fastening applications where additional clearance is required. Manufactured from marine-grade AISI 316 stainless steel, these corrosion-resistant long shackles provide excellent durability and secure connections in demanding saltwater environments. The range includes diameters from Ø4 mm to Ø10 mm with break loads of up to 4,500 kg depending on the selected size.
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$ 5.49
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo Twisted Stainless Steel Shackles are designed for marine rigging and fastening applications where a 90° twisted connection simplifies alignment between fittings. Manufactured from marine-grade AISI 316 stainless steel, these corrosion-resistant shackles provide reliable performance in saltwater environments. Available in diameters from Ø4 mm to Ø10 mm, they offer break loads of up to 4,500 kg depending on the selected size.
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$ 6.45
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo Bow Stainless Steel Shackles are manufactured from marine-grade AISI 316 stainless steel for dependable performance in marine and industrial applications. Their rounded bow design provides increased internal clearance, making them ideal for connecting multiple lines, straps or fittings while reducing stress concentrations. Available in diameters from Ø4 mm to Ø16 mm, these corrosion-resistant shackles offer break loads of up to 6,800 kg depending on the selected size.
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$ 21.79
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo Free Bow Shackles are manufactured from premium AISI 316 stainless steel and designed for heavy-duty marine, lifting and rigging applications. Their free bow design provides generous clearance for ropes, chains and multiple attachment points while maintaining excellent load distribution. Available in Ø14 mm and Ø20 mm sizes, these shackles deliver safe working loads up to 3,750 kg and break loads up to 16,800 kg, making them suitable for demanding professional marine environments.
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$ 40.30
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Plastimo Stainless Steel Safety D Shackles are engineered for secure marine fastening with an innovative double-thread captive pin system that significantly reduces the risk of pin loss during operation. Manufactured from corrosion-resistant stainless steel, these standard D shackles are available in Ø4 mm, Ø5 mm, Ø6 mm, Ø8 mm and Ø10 mm sizes. Depending on the selected model, they provide safe working loads up to 2,500 kg and break loads up to 5,700 kg, making them suitable for rigging, sailing, mooring and general deck hardware.
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$ 28.75
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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.