Bow Shackle for Multiple Sling Legs — When to Use Wider Body

When riggers need to seat two sling eyes on one pin, they search bow shackle multiple sling legs guidance. The wider bow reduces pin crowding versus dee shackles, but angularity and pin bending remain critical limits.

Key features to verify before purchase

• Bow radius accommodates paired sling eyes without crushing
• Pin diameter sized for combined eye widths
• WLL de-rated when angular loading is present
• Bolt-type pin preferred for semi-permanent multi-leg bridles
• Compatible with master link or spreader where required

Typical applications in India

Multi-leg chain slings to hooks, temporary bridle plates, and vessel lifting with shared upper termination.

How to buy with confidence

Sketch pin loading before lift. If angles exceed design, upsize shackle or add master link.

Example SKU in our catalogue: bow shackle 2 ton.

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Related guides

• Dee Shackle vs Bow Shackle
• Grade 80 Chain Slings Reference