Crosby® G-2160 Wide Body Shackles
Crosby® G-2160 Wide Body Shackles are engineered to improve sling performance, increase bearing surface, and extend the service life of wire rope slings in demanding lifting and rigging applications. Designed with an increased shackle bow radius, these heavy duty shackles provide a minimum 58% increase in sling bearing surface, helping improve usable sling strength by at least 15%.
The Crosby G-2160 is an excellent choice for professionals who need a reliable wide body shackle for overhead lifting, wire rope sling assemblies, and industrial rigging systems. In many applications, the wider bow design can also help eliminate the need for a thimble while significantly increasing wire rope sling longevity.
Crosby® Wide Body Shackle Benefits
- Wide bow design delivers superior sling performance
- Minimum 58% increase in sling bearing surface
- Improves usable sling strength by at least 15%
- May eliminate the need for a thimble in select applications
- Helps extend the working life of wire rope slings
- Ideal for lifting, rigging, and heavy duty industrial use
Crosby® G-2160 Wide Body Shackle Features
Built for strength and durability, Crosby G-2160 shackles are manufactured from quenched and tempered alloy steel. Sizes ranging from 7 to 55 tons feature a hot dip galvanized finish, while larger sizes include a Dimetcoted body and pin for added corrosion resistance and long-term performance in harsh jobsite conditions.
Every Crosby shackle is clearly embossed with product identification and working load limit information for quick, easy identification in the field. This makes inspection, selection, and compliance faster for crews working in lifting and rigging environments.
G-2160E Easy-Loc Bolt Securement System
The Crosby G-2160E Easy-Loc Wide Body Shackle includes the innovative Easy-Loc shackle bolt securement system. This design removes the need for cotter pins and additional tools, helping reduce installation and release time by up to 90%.
Easy-Loc shackles are painted red for fast visual identification and to reflect the trusted quality associated with the Crosby name.
Certifications and Testing
Both the bow and bolt of the Crosby G-2160 Wide Body Shackle are certified to meet Charpy impact testing requirements of 42 Joules (31 ft-lb) minimum average at -4°F (-20°C). Each shackle is also individually proof tested and magnetic particle inspected to help ensure dependable performance and safety.
Certification documentation is available at the time of order. In addition, Crosby G-2160 shackles are produced in accordance with DNV MSA requirements, making them a dependable solution for critical lifting and rigging applications.
Why Choose Crosby G-2160 Shackles?
When performance, durability, and safety matter, Crosby wide body shackles deliver the strength and reliability professionals trust. Whether you are replacing existing rigging hardware or building a new sling assembly, the Crosby G-2160 shackle offers a high-performance solution designed to improve sling efficiency and reduce wear over time.
