Grade 80 Shackle Markings — What Indian Buyers Should Check

Procurement audits often ask whether grade 80 shackle markings on incoming goods match PO specifications. Missing or stamped-over WLL values are a stop-ship condition on safety-critical sites.

Key features to verify before purchase

• WLL in tonnes or kN with manufacturer identity
• Size/grade code matching test certificate
• Pin grade marking consistent with body
• No grinding that obscures original stamp
• Batch traceability for quarantine and recall

Typical applications in India

Oil & gas contractors, steel plants, EPC sites, and any IS/company audit requiring traceable lifting gear.

How to buy with confidence

Photograph markings at goods inward. Match certificate heat/batch numbers before issuing to site.

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