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Screw Pin vs. Bolt On Shackles: What's the Diff...

Learn more about the differences between screw pin and bolt on shackles - two of the most common shackle types out there!

Screw Pin vs. Bolt On Shackles: What's the Difference?

03.21.23 • 6 Minute Read

Learn more about the differences between screw pin and bolt on shackles - two of the most common shackle types out there!

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stainless steel fixed snap shackle

Snap Shackles: What Can I Use a Quick Release S...

Read on to learn more about the different features of our snap shackle options and how these products work for your different needs.

Snap Shackles: What Can I Use a Quick Release Shackle for?

08.12.19 • 4 Minute Read

Read on to learn more about the different features of our snap shackle options and how these products work for your different needs.

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This New Shackle is Strong Enough to Help Lift ...

If the 305-foot tall national monument ever did need to be moved, the new Crosby® G-2140E Easy-Loc Shackles could be ready to handle the load faster than any other shackle.

This New Shackle is Strong Enough to Help Lift the Statue of Liberty

03.25.19 • 3 Minute Read

If the 305-foot tall national monument ever did need to be moved, the new Crosby® G-2140E Easy-Loc Shackles could be ready to handle the load faster than any other shackle.

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Customer Photos: Stainless Steel Shackles for Fishing

Customer Photos: Stainless Steel Shackles for F...

US Cargo Control customer shows how he uses stainless steel shackles to snag sharks

Customer Photos: Stainless Steel Shackles for Fishing

10.23.13 • 2 Minute Read

US Cargo Control customer shows how he uses stainless steel shackles to snag sharks

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