Soft UHMwPE Shackles - Donaghys
Extra Information:
Donaghys' Soft Shackles are the perfect replacement for the traditional metal snap shackle and screw shackles. Made from HMPE, Soft Shackles are a versatile tool with many applications. The shackles are adjustable and made to connect strops or slings to vehicles, blocks or sheets on a boat.
How to Use a Soft Shackle Break
Range & Technical
- 30 Tonne - 500 Tonne
- Compliments Mongoose Recovery Strop range
- 12 strand Stealth® UHMwPE fibre hand spliced into a soft shackle configuration
Application
- Metal shackle replacement
- Towing & recovery
Features
- Will not rust or corrode
- Light and easy to handle
- Soft so will not damage soft surfaces around it
- Do not need tools to use it
- Versatile, safe and easy to use
- Will not shatter if broken as with metal shackles
Soft UHMwPE Shackles Features
- The perfect replacement for traditional metal shackles
- UHMwPE soft fibre shackle
- Made to connect strops or slings to vehicles
- Will not rust or corrode
- Soft and will not damage surfaces around it
- Doesn't require tools to use
- Will not shatter in the event of a failure with metal shackles
- Versitile, lightweight, safe and easy to use
- Designed to use in conjunction with Donaghys Mongoose ® Recovery Strop range
- Also available with protective sleeve to extend longevity in arduos conditions
- Range from 1.1 Tonne to 500T and above on request
| Product Code | Description | Winchline Finished Size | Open Min. length | Weight (kg | Break Load (Tonnes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRS011TSS | SOFT SHACKLE INDUSTRIAL 1.1T | 4MM | 0.1 | 0.0047 | 1.1T |
| BRS016TSS | SOFT SHACKLE INDUSTRIAL 1.6T | 6MM | 0.1 | 0.007 | 1.6T |
| BRS028TSS | SOFT SHACKLE INDUSTRIAL 2.8T | 8MM | 0.1 | 0.012 | 2.8T |
| BRS040TSS | SOFT SHACKLE INDUSTRIAL 4.0T | 10MM | 0.1 | 0.019 | 4.0T |
| BRS055TSS | SOFT SHACKLE INDUSTRIAL 5.5T | 12MM | 0.15 | 0.029 | 5.5T |
| BRS085TSS | SOFT SHACKLE INDUSTRIAL 8.5T | 16MM | 0.3 | 0.0714 | 8.5T |
| BRS0125TSS | SOFT SHACKLE INDUSTRIAL 12.5T | 20MM | 0.3 | 0.1370 | 12.5T |
| BRS0198TSS | SOFT SHACKLE INDUSTRIAL 19.8T | 24MM | 0.3 | 0.2760 | 19.8T |
| BRS24TSS | SOFT SHACKLE INDUSTRIAL 24T | 28MM | 0.4 | 0.6980 | 24T |
| BRS30TSS | SOFT SHACKLE INDUSTRIAL 30T | 32MM | 1.5 | 0.75 | 30T |
| BRS50TSS | SOFT SHACKLE INDUSTRIAL 50T | 36MM | 1.5 | 1.0 | 50T |
| BRS70TSS | SOFT SHACKLE INDUSTRIAL 70T | 44MM | 1.5 | 1.5 | 70T |
| BRS100TSS | SOFT SHACKLE INDUSTRIAL 100T | 52MM | 1.5 | 2.0 | 100T |
| BRS150TSS | SOFT SHACKLE INDUSTRIAL 150T | 68MM | 1.5 | 4.5 | 150T |
| BRS200TSS | SOFT SHACKLE INDUSTRIAL 200T | 80MM | 2.0 | 7.5 | 200T |
| BRS250TSS | SOFT SHACKLE INDUSTRIAL 250T | 96MM | 2.0 | 11.5 | 250T |
| BRS300TSS | SOFT SHACKLE INDUSTRIAL 300T | 104MM | 2.5 | 16.5 | 300T |
| BRS350TSS | SOFT SHACKLE INDUSTRIAL 350T | 120MM | 2.5 | 22.5 | 350T |
| BRS362TSS | SOFT SHACKLE INDUSTRIAL 362T | 120MM | 2.5 | 26.5 | 362T |
| BRS400TSS | SOFT SHACKLE INDUSTRIAL 400T | 128MM | 3.0 | 39.5 | 400T |
| BRS450TSS | SOFT SHACKLE INDUSTRIAL 450T | 136MM | 3.0 | 39.5 | 450T |
| BRS500TSS | SOFT SHACKLE INDUSTRIAL 500T | 144MM | 3.0 | 49.0 | 500T |
*Donaghys Soft Shackles currently not approved for lifting under an Australian standard (currently under review),*Donaghys Soft Shackles currently not approved for lifting under an Australian standard (currently under review),we recommend a minimum D/d ratio of 2.5 between the bend diameter and the base rope diameter.*Note the base rope diameter is 50% of the finished diameter displayed in the range above
FIBRE CHARACTERISTICS
| Fibre:Type | Description | Specific Gravity | Sensitive to | Resistant to | Heat Reaction | Strength & Elongation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHMwPE Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene | Continuous Filament | 0.97 g/cm3 | Strong oxidising agents, Chlorosulfonic & Nitric acids at high temperatures. Slightly affected by Sodium Hydroxide (pH>14) | Most acids & alkalis, cold alcohols, ethers, esters, ketones & bleaches | Softens 144°C Melts 152°C | Equivalent wet/dry strength ratio Elongation 4% at Break |
