Red Winches Soft Shackles
Soft Shackles – Lightweight, High-Strength Alternative to Metal Shackles
A soft shackle, also known as a synthetic rope shackle, is a lightweight yet ultra-strong alternative to traditional metal shackles. Offering superior flexibility, improved safety, and excellent usability, it has become a go-to solution for 4×4 recovery, off-road use, marine applications, and more. First adopted by yachtsmen in 2009, soft shackles have rapidly grown in popularity among both professionals and enthusiasts due to their strength, reliability, and reduced risk of injury in the event of failure.
Included with Every Soft Shackle
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Certified rating label
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Optional wear sleeve (on request)
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UK-designed and tested
Price range: $60.64 through $788.29 Ex GST
| SKU | Colour | Rope Diameter | Minimum Breaking Strain (MBS) | Length |
| SHP-9MM-600-G | Green | 9mm | 117kN - 12,000kg - 26,455lbs | 600mm |
| SHP-11MM-600-Y | Yellow | 11mm | 152kN - 15,500kg - 34,171lbs | 600mm |
| SHP-11MM-1200-Y | Yellow | 11mm | 152kN - 15,500kg - 34,171lbs | 1200mm |
| SHP-12MM-600-R | Red | 12mm | 185kN - 18,900kg - 41,667lbs | 600mm |
| SHP-12MM-600-B-1 | Black | 12mm | 185kN - 18,900kg - 41,667lbs | 600mm |
| SHP-14MM-800-B | Blue | 14mm | 254kN - 26,000kg - 57,320lbs | 800mm |
| SHP-16MM-800-O | Orange | 16mm | 294kN - 30,000kg - 66,138lbs | 800mm |
| SHP-20MM | Grey | 20mm | 500kN - 50T - 112,400Lbs | 1400mm |
Heavy-Duty 50T Shackle Option
In 2020, RED Winches was commissioned to supply bespoke recovery gear for a specialist user group. This included a 50-tonne minimum breaking strain soft shackle. Achieved using a 20mm recovery rope, this model replaced the traditional knot with a metal dog bone, allowing:
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Easier handling of thick rope
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Engraved serial number and manufacturing date for traceability and compliance
Additional information
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| Size | 9mm, 11mm, 11mm Extra Long, 12mm, 14mm, 16mm, 20mm, 12mm Black |
