TESTING TUESDAY - A throwback to testing the Factor 55 10 inch and 20 inch diameter Extreme Duty Soft Shackles. These are made in the USA under the uncompromised Factor 55 quality standards. Like all Factor 55 rigging products, these shackles have been lab and field tested to assure consistent minimum breaking strength values. Each Extreme Duty Soft Shackle is constructed of HMPE Plasma rope that includes additional abrasion and UV protection with a woven polyester jacket that is carefully whipp

Here's a quick rundown of the top shackle types our customers use. Screw Pin Anchor Shackle - arguably the most common shackle used in rigging. It's great for "pick and place" applications because it's easy to uninstall and reinstall the screw pin by hand. Bolt Type Anchor Shackle - perfect for long-term applications and personnel lifting because its two-step securement provides extra safety. This is why it's also commonly referred to as a "safety shackle." Long Reach Shackle - sometimes you nee