Mantus Hex Head Shackles
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Bow shape for articulation
Forged manufacture
Marine grade 316 stainless
Flush hexagon head
Snag-free passage over bow roller
See below for sizing advice
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Mantus Marine USA have designed a range of very strong stainless steel shackles specifically for mooring and anchoring.
Mantus Hex Head Pin Shackle Features:
- Forged from marine grade 316 stainless
- Flush head snag-free design
- Bow shape for articulation
- Easy to undo the pin, even after many months of use, with a socket wrench or spanner
- Security hole in the hex head is designed for a monel seizing wire to prevent the pin from loosening
Please note - 1/4" SS shackles do not currently have a hex head, but still feature a standard pin design
Mantus Sizing Guide:
Mantus recommend using a mantus swivel for connecting Grade 40 chain to an anchor, to match the break loads.
The chain size specified in the table below represents the smallest chain sizes that the shackle will physically fit.
| Shackle Size | MBL in lbs | MBL in Kg | Chain Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 inch (6/7mm) | 5,000lb | 2232kg | 7mm (6mm is tight) |
| 5/16 inch (8mm) | 6,500lb | 2901kg | 8mm |
| 3/8 inch (10mm) | 7,500lb | 3348kg | 10mm |
| 7/16 inch | 10000lb | 4464kg | 10mm |
| 1/2 inch (12/13mm) | 15000lb | 6697kg | 12mm |
| 5/8 inch | 20000lb | 8928kg | 14mm (not confirmed) |
MBL = Mantus Marine Published Break Load
| Shackle Size | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 inch | 0.47" | 0.31" | 1.13" | 0.25" | 0.78" | |||
| 5/16 inch | 0.53" | 0.38" | 1.22" | 0.31" | 0.84" | |||
| 3/8 inch | 0.66" | 0.44" | 1.44" | 0.38" | 1.03" | |||
| 7/16 inch | 0.75" | 0.5" | 1.65" | 0.43" | 1.14" | 1" | 1.96" | 2.9" |
| 1/2 inch | 0.85" | 0.62" | 2" | 0.47" | 1.3" | 1.24" | 2.22" | 3.43" |
| 5/8 inch | 1.08" | 0.74" | 2.6" | 0.61" | 1.69" | 1.57" | 2.88" | 4.25" |
- Shackle Type - Bow Shackle
