The REAL Reason Shackle Pins Need To Be Tight

Описание: A common myth in the rigging and lifting industry is that you should back off (slightly loosen) your screw pin shackle pins before making a lift. The reason why this myth exists is because once the load is applied, the shackle pin can tighten, requiring a tool to be used to loosen the pin. Do not loosen your shackle pins.

If you loosen your shackle pins, you damage them over time, weaken their structural integrity, and compromise your and your team's safety. If the pin is not tight, you leave a tiny gap between the shackle pin's shoulder and the shackle's ear. As the weight of the load puts pressure on that side, the shackle will bend to fill in that gap, increasing the spread. Every time this happens, the shackle becomes increasingly dangerous to use. This is a common practice started for convenience, but it is a safety hazard that, over time, compromises the integrity of your screw pin shackles. Watch the full video for an in-depth explanation.

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Setting the safety hazard aside, if used properly, a shackle can last a lifetime. When you loosen your shackle pins and allow the spread to be widened, those shackles will be removed from service upon inspection and need to be replaced, costing your lifting and rigging operations unnecessary expenses. Safe rigging is smart rigging.
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