Feb 25, 2021 · These markings should be visible on the shackle. Load pins are bent or have visibly damaged threads. When load pins are bent, the pin has gone past its elastic limit. If the product continues to be used, there is a higher chance of a dropped load, which can injure operators and cause property damage.

Jan 13, 2020 · Always ensure shackle pins are properly engaged. Screw pin shackles need to have threads fully engaged on the shackle ear. (The pin should be flush with the outside of the shackle body or slightly past). The pin head should make contact with the shackle body.

Jan 1, 2011 · The splines look flattened and might not do a decent job of preventing the pin from spinning, but other than that they are fine.

Aug 13, 2019 · ASME B30.26 Rigging Hardware requires shackle manufacturers to have identification and/or markings on the shackle body as well as the shackle pin. These markings are required to be maintained and legible throughout the service life of the shackle.

Mar 10, 2020 · You can visually inspect each shackle before use to check if there is an elongation or wear of the shackle eye and pinholes. Elongation usually indicates that the shackles had been subject to overloading.

Inspect before use for wear, deformation and pin engagement as outlined in ASME B30.26. (See full inspection guidelines below). Care should be exercised so that the shackle is not abused during use. When using shackles, it is important to: If necessary, use spacers on the shackle pin to assure that the shackle is not loaded at an angle.

Shackles should be inspected to ensure that: all markings are legible; the body and pin are both identifiable as being of the same size, type and make; the threads of the pin and the body are undamaged; for a safety bolt type shackle is used with the split cotter pin; the body and the pin are not distorted or unduly worn;

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Inspect all shackle pins for distortion, surface blemishes, wear and fractures. All pins must be straight and all screw pins must be completely seated. Replace shackles that are bent, show excessive wear by more than 10% of the original diameter, or have an elongated eye or shackle pin holes. Inspection points for a shackle