Which Shackle Is Most Commonly Used in Rigging?
Jan 5th 2026
In day-to-day lifting and rigging, the most commonly used shackle is typically the screw pin anchor shackle (often called a bow/anchor style shackle with a screw pin) because it balances versatility, speed of assembly, and load-rated performance for pick-and-place work. For in-line, straight pulls in tighter spaces, many crews also rely on straight-side/chain shackles (often referred to as D/chain shackles).
Key Takeaways
For general rigging and pick-and-place lifts, screw pin anchor shackl…