Description
The Wichard Self-Locking Bow Shackles are premium-grade stainless steel rigging components designed to offer superior strength, corrosion resistance, and secure fastening for marine applications. Forged from 316L marine-grade stainless steel, these bow shackles are engineered with a self-locking pin system that prevents accidental loosening due to vibration - an essential feature for Irish sailors, cruisers, and powerboat owners navigating wet and demanding conditions.
Features
- Self-locking bow shackle forged in grade 316L stainless steel
- The pin is locked into one of the indentations
- No risks of loosening due to vibrations
- Outstanding working and breaking loads
- WLL: only for industrial applications
- CE marking
Specifications
| Size | Weight | Working load | Breaking load | WLL | Material | Diameter |
| 4mm | 9g | 320kg | 700kg | 140kg | Stainless Steel | 4 |
| 5mm | 17g | 400kg | 200kg | 1000kg | Stainless Steel | 5 |
| 6mm | 30g | 600kg | 1500kg | 300kg | Stainless Steel | 6 |
| 8mm | 68g | 1000kg | 2700kg | 540kg | Stainless Steel | 8 |
| 10mm | 137g | 1520kg | 4300kg | 860kg | Stainless Steel | 10 |
| 12mm | 233g | 2080kg | 1200kg | 6000kg | Stainless Steel | 12 |
| 16mm | 540g | 3200kg | 10000kg | 2000kg | Stainless Steel | 16 |
Applications
- To be used when ample room is required.
- Possibility to attach several lines or cables.
Dimensions

| Size | 4(mm) | 5(mm) | 6(mm) | 8(mm) | 10(mm) | 12(mm) | 16(mm) |
| A | 18 | 23 | 28 | 37 | 47 | 55 | 70 |
| B | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 27 | 32 |
| C | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 |
| D | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 32 |
| Diameter | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 |
| E | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 15 |
| F | 28 | 35 | 43 | 56 | 71 | 87 | 112 |
| G | 10 | 25 | 33 | 41 | 52 | 61 | 88 |
| H | 13 | 16 | 19.5 | 25.5 | 32 | 38.5 | 51 |
| M | 21 | 25 | 32 | 39 | 52 | 63 | 85 |





