Crafted from high-quality alloy steel, this shackle provides strength and durability. The galvanized coating offers corrosion resistance. With an 18 ton Working Load Limit, this shackle can handle substantial loads. This wide body shackle can be used to connect synthetic web slings, synthetic round slings, or wire rope slings, providing flexibility in your rigging setups. The increase in shackle bow radius provides a minimum 58% gain in sling bearing surface. This eliminates the need for a thimble, simplifying your rigging setup.