Wichard Bow Shackle

WICHARD Bow Shackle: Superior Strength and Reliability for Your Anchoring and Mooring System

Secure your peace of mind on the water with the WICHARD Bow Shackle, the benchmark for quality and performance in marine hardware. Designed for the most demanding anchoring and mooring applications, this essential piece of equipment is engineered to provide unparalleled safety and durability. When the integrity of your vessel´s connection to its anchor or mooring is paramount, trusting in Wichard’s world-renowned manufacturing excellence is the only choice for the serious mariner.

The primary benefit of choosing a WICHARD Bow Shackle lies in its absolute reliability. Every shackle is the result of a state-of-the-art hot-forging process, a method that aligns the metal´s grain structure to create a component with exceptional mechanical strength and resistance to fatigue. This makes it significantly stronger and more dependable than inferior cast alternatives, ensuring it can handle the dynamic, heavy loads experienced during anchoring in rough seas or while secured to a mooring in a storm.

Key Benefits for the Discerning Boater:

* Unmatched Safety: With certified and individually marked load ratings, you can operate your vessel with confidence, knowing your connection points are rated to handle specific stresses. This eliminates guesswork and enhances overall safety.
* Exceptional Longevity: Built to withstand the harsh marine environment, this shackle offers outstanding resistance to corrosion, pitting, and rust, ensuring a long service life and maintaining its structural integrity and polished appearance for years.
* Versatile Functionality: The classic "bow" or "anchor" shape is highly versatile, allowing it to accommodate loads from multiple directions. This makes it the perfect connector for anchor rodes, bridles, mooring lines, and various rigging configurations where side-loading may occur.
* Effortless and Secure Operation: The innovative captive pin design means you will never again lose a critical component overboard. The pin remains attached to the shackle´s body even when fully opened, a practical feature that saves time, money, and frustration during critical moments on the foredeck.

Engineered for Peak Performance: Main Features

Bow Shackles Mm 8.

Bow Shackles Made In Aisi 316L Stainless Steel With Captive Pin And Certified Working (Wl) And Breaking (Bl) Loads.

This WICHARD shackle is meticulously crafted from marine-grade AISI 316L stainless steel. This specific alloy is enriched with molybdenum, providing superior protection against chloride-induced corrosion, making it the ideal material for constant exposure to saltwater. Each shackle is passivated to further enhance its anti-corrosive shield. The hot-forged body and pin are designed for a perfect fit, distributing stress evenly to maximize strength. The working load (WL) and breaking load (BL) are not just theoretical values; they are certified and clearly engraved on the product, providing a permanent, reliable reference for safe use.
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Technical Specifications
* Product Type: Bow Shackles
* Brand: WICHARD
* Material: Forged AISI 316L Marine-Grade Stainless Steel
* Pin Diameter: 8 mm
* Working Load (WL): 1200 kg
* Breaking Load (BL): 3000 kg
* Weight: 67 g
* Inside Length (A): 32 mm
* Inside Width (B): 16 mm
* Pin Diameter (d): 8 mm
* Body Diameter (D): 8 mm

Invest in the security of your vessel. The WICHARD Bow Shackle is more than just a piece of hardware; it´s a commitment to safety, quality, and durability, ensuring your anchoring and mooring systems are equipped with the strongest link possible