Product Description
Skookum #159 Ground Release Sheet Pile Shackle – 12 Ton Capacity
The Skookum #159 Ground Release Sheet Pile Shackle (12 Ton) is built for safe, efficient disengagement of sheet piles from ground level. By allowing remote release, it helps reduce the need for workers to remain in elevated or hazardous positions during pile placement and removal operations.
As part of Skookum’s Gold Standard forging line, this heavy-duty model features a high-strength steel body, a Skookum #320 bolt-type anchor shackle, and a 12" stainless steel release cable with thimble. Designed for demanding jobsite conditions, it delivers reliable performance with a 4:1 design factor and serviceable components.
Key Features
- 12 ton capacity for heavier sheet pile applications
- Designed for safe ground-level release
- Skookum Gold Standard forged construction
- Includes Skookum #320 bolt-type anchor shackle
- High-strength steel body for durability
- 12" stainless steel release cable with thimble
- 4:1 design factor
- Repair kit available
| Working Load Limit (WLL) | 12 tons (24,000 lbs) |
| Weight | 70 lbs |
| Design Factor | 4:1 |
| Repair Kit | 615912K |
| A | 10.75" |
| B | 8.13" |
| C | 1.19" |
| D | 2.25" |
| E | 1.13" |
| F | 1.5" |
| G | 15.25" |
| H | 4" |
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Safety Notice
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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.