Product Description
- Increase in shackle bow radius provides minimum 58% gain in sling bearing surface and eliminates need for a thimble
- Increases usable sling strength a minimum of 15% and greatly improves life of wire rope slings
- Can be used to connect synthetic web slings, synthetic round slings or wire rope slings
- All sizes Quenched & Tempered for maximum strength
- Forged alloy steel from 7 through 300 metric tons
- Cast alloy steel from 400 through 1550 metric tons
- Proof tested as follows:
- 7 through 75 metric tons and 200 through 300 metric tons: 2 x WLL
- 125 metric tons: 1.6 x WLL
- 400 metric tons and higher: 1.33 x WLL
- All ratings are in metric tons, embossed on side of bow
- G-2160, (7 through 55t), are hot-dip galvanized and pins are painted red
- G-2160 (75t and larger), bows are furnished Dimetcoted; Pins are Dimetcoted, then painted red
- Shackles 30t and larger are RFID equipped
- Approved for use at -40° C (-40° F) to 204° C (400° F)
- Bow and bolt are certified to meet Charpy impact testing of 42 Joules (31 ft-lb) min. avg. at -20° C (-4° F)
- All 2160 shackles are individually proof tested and magnetic particle inspected. Crosby certification available at time of order
- Shackles requiring ABS, Lloyds and other certifications are available upon special request and must be specified at time of order
- Type approved and certification to DNV Rules for Certification of Lifting Appliances, and are produced in
accordance with DNV MSA requirements; databook is provided that includes required documents:
- Serialization / Identification
- Material Testing (physical / chemical / Charpy)
- Proof Testing
- Look for the Red Pin®... the mark of genuine Crosby quality
Specifications
Safety Notice
Although Bishop Lifting strives to manufacture and sell the highest quality rigging and safety gear, use of the gear is dangerous if not used correctly by competent trained professionals. Bishop Lifting disclaims any liability resulting from the misuse of its rigging and safety gear. Please take a moment to more thoroughly review our disclaimer.
Bishop Lifting rigging and safety gear is only intended to be used by competent trained professionals. Misuse of the rigging and safety gear can result in serious injury up to and including loss of life. As such, Bishop Lifting disclaims liability for any misuse or incorrect product selection by our customers.
Rigging and safety gear purchased from Bishop Lifting should be used in strict accordance with all industry and OSHA standards. At no time should rigging or safety gear be used beyond its certified load ratings (aka Working Load Limits). Normal wear and tear should be expected with use of rigging and safety gear; therefore, all gear should be thoroughly inspected before each and every use. Worn or unsafe rigging and safety gear should never be used.