Versatile Butterfly Shackle – High WLL for Heavy Lifting & Rigging
Engineered for Extreme Loads, Built for Global Safety Standards
When heavy lifting meets unpredictable site conditions, you need more than a standard shackle. The Versatile Butterfly Shackle is a next-generation heavy-duty rigging component, designed for high Working Load Limits (WLL) across offshore, construction, and industrial lifting applications. Unlike traditional bow or D-shackles, the butterfly design offers superior angular stability, reduced stress concentration, and faster deployment—making it the preferred choice for safety-conscious engineers in New Zealand, the USA, Germany, France, and the UK.
Key Product Features
- Butterfly Symmetrical Body - Eliminates directional assembly errors; fits multi-leg sling configurations perfectly
- Heat-Treated Alloy Steel (Grade 8 / Grade 10 option) - Exceeds ASTM A952 and EN 13889 standards
- WLL Range - 2T to 55T (custom up to 150T available for offshore projects)
- Fatigue-Rated Design - Tested to 20,000 cycles at 1.5× WLL
- Corrosion Protection - Hot-dip galvanized + zinc flake coating for NZ coastal and European offshore environments
- Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) - 100% tested, with traceable serial numbers
What Makes It Different?
Most shackles focus only on breaking load. Our butterfly shackle solves three real job-site frustrations:
- No more seized pins - The inverted pin retention system uses a stainless steel coil pin + safety bolt, not friction threads. Unlock with one tool even after months in salt spray
- Visual WLL indicator - Laser-etched WLL on both sides plus a color-coded heat shrink band (red=5.3T, blue=8.5T, etc.) for quick pre-use inspection
- Self-aligning lug seat - Reduces edge-loading by 18%, proven in third-party tests (DNV certified)
These three features alone reduce inspection time and human error—key for NZ's Worksafe and EU's DGUV compliance.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Value |
| Material |
Alloy Steel 4140 / 4340 |
| Grade |
Grade 8 (Std) / Grade 10 (Pro) |
| WLL Range |
2T - 55T |
| Safety Factor |
5:1 (higher than standard 4:1) |
| Finish |
Hot-dip galvanized (HDG) + topcoat |
| Temperature Range |
-40°C to +200°C |
| Standards |
EN 13889, ASME B30.26, DNV 2.7-1 |
| Pin Type |
Flanged + Coil Pin (tool-operated) |
| Certification |
EN10204 3.1 + batch test report |
Why Industries in NZ, USA & Europe Choose This Shackle
- New Zealand - Ideal for logging, crane hire, and marine rigging. The HDG coating survives NZ's high-UV and coastal spray without pitting
- USA - OSHA-compliant. Visual WLL indicator saves daily inspection logs
- Europe - CE + UKCA marked. The 5:1 safety factor exceeds EN 1677 requirements, simplifying site approvals
Boost Safety, Cut Downtime, Increase Inquiry Conversion
Every unit ships with:
- Individual load test certificate
- Traceable QR code (batch number + MPI date)
- 24-month structural warranty
Stop explaining why your shackle is different. Let them see it.
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