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Old May 17, 2020 | 01:25 PM
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5/8 shackles cheap

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Old May 18, 2020 | 10:31 AM
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I highly suggest not using these.

I've worked in industries and cheap means early failure, rigging must be load tested to 150% of rating and they don't test these, especially not at that price.

I prefer Crosby Shackles as they are load tested and if you suspect an issue they will gladly replace it.

When it comes to mine and my families safety I always always err on the side of caution and a few bucks is not worth losing someone.

I've seen a large number of rigging failures over the years and several millions of dollars in damage.
 
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Old May 18, 2020 | 10:35 AM
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the man who has the shackles is not in the business. He got a entire box of these (like 100 ) when his company cleaned out a trucking ware house.
 
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Old May 18, 2020 | 10:50 AM
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They are only good for scrap.
 
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