Synthetic Sling Shackles – Designed for Optimal Performance with Synthetic Slings

Synthetic sling shackles are specifically designed for web slings, round slings, and other synthetic lifting slings, providing a secure and efficient connection to lifting hardware. Unlike standard shackles, many synthetic sling shackles feature a wider throat opening, allowing slings to lay flat for even load distribution and greater sling efficiency. This design reduces wear on the sling, prevents bunching or pinching, and enhances lifting safety.

We offer several high-quality synthetic sling shackles, including CM Web Sling Shackles (available in both Carbon and Alloy versions) and Crosby’s Sling Saver Fittings, which include specialized shackles and connectors such as the S-252, S-253, and S-280.

CM Web Sling Shackles – Available in Carbon and Alloy Versions
CM’s Web Sling Shackles are a popular choice for synthetic sling applications, designed with a wide throat opening to accommodate slings from 2 to 6 inches in width, ensuring optimal load distribution.

• Carbon Web Sling Shackles – Made from heat-treated carbon steel with an alloy steel pin, these shackles feature a zinc-plated lynch pin for secure closure. Designed with a 4:1 safety factor, they are commonly used in general lifting and rigging applications.
• Alloy Web Sling Shackles – Constructed from high-strength alloy steel, these shackles offer an increased 6:1 safety factor and utilize a bolt and nut secured with a lynch pin for added safety and durability. This makes them ideal for higher load capacities and more demanding applications.

Crosby Sling Saver Fittings – Optimized for Synthetic Slings
Crosby’s Sling Saver line includes multiple shackles and connectors specifically designed for synthetic sling use, ensuring a strong and secure fit while minimizing wear.

• Crosby S-252 (Bolt Type Web Sling Shackle) – A bolt-type shackle with rounded edges and a wide throat to protect synthetic slings from damage while ensuring maximum strength and stability.
• Crosby S-253 (Screw Pin Web Sling Shackle) – A screw pin version that offers quick and easy assembly and removal, featuring the same sling-friendly design for optimal safety.
• Crosby S-280 (Dedicated Web Connector) – Crosby refers to the S-280 as a connector rather than a shackle, but it serves much the same function. Designed specifically for synthetic slings, it features a spool that sits over the pin, creating a wider sling bearing surface to distribute the load more evenly and reduce wear. The S-280 can be installed onto a sling and left in place, allowing for repeated use without reinstallation, making it an efficient and long-term solution for certain rigging applications.

Why Choose Synthetic Sling Shackles?
When working with synthetic slings, using the right shackles is critical to maximizing lifting efficiency and extending sling life. Shackles designed for synthetic slings offer wide throats for even load distribution, smooth edges to prevent damage, and secure locking mechanisms to ensure a safe and reliable lifting operation. Whether you need a CM Web Sling Shackle in carbon or alloy or a Crosby Sling Saver fitting for a dedicated connection, we offer a variety of options to suit your specific rigging needs.