Top 2 Shackles Brands In 2025

As a Chinese leading expert in the rigging hardware and shackle industry, we are often asked which is the best brand on the market? How does your quality compare to theirs? What are the advantages? Today I will share with you the top shackle brands in the world and the advantages of our company, so that you can have a deeper understanding of the top shackle brands and Yunfan Rigging’s shackles, and provide you with the best decision.

Crosby Shackle

Founded in 1888, Crosby is a leader in the lifting and rigging hardware industry. Crosby shackles comply with international standards such as ASTM, ASME and ISO, and have a huge influence in the world. They are known for producing sturdy and reliable shackles, and they are the industry benchmark leader. Their strict product standards have become the standard for American shackles, and their strict manufacturing standards have made them a model for the lifting and hoisting industry.

GreenPin Shackles (Van Beest)

Founded in 1922，a large British company, belonging to Lifting Gear Direct. Greenpin Shackles meet safety standards such as EN 13889 and ISO 9001, and have a large market coverage in Europe. They focus on shackles, rings and rigging hardware. They are highly respected for their strength, safety and durability, especially high-quality bow shackles, D-shaped shackles and heavy-duty shackles, which provide good rigging solutions for marine, offshore and industrial fields. Although Greenpin’s product range is not as good as Crosby., their safety is well known.

Sail Rigging Shackles

Sail Rigging were established in 2009. The company has 4 advanced forging production lines and can provide professional precision forging and stamping customization solutions. The quality control department tracks the entire production process from raw materials to production to ensure product quality. The entire process is strictly controlled through 7 steps of important components. The testing center ensures the quality of everything from raw materials to products. We also have advanced mechanical performance testing equipment, salt spray testing equipment, magnetic particle testing equipment, high-precision hardness tester testing equipment and other testing equipment. The main annual production capacity is about 3,000 tons. In addition, our company has more than 100 patents and has obtained I S O 9 0 0 1 certification. The products are covered by P I C C global quality assurance and provide 5 after-sales services 24 hours a day. We have always taken Crosby and Greenpin as our goals, strictly follow industry standards, control the production process, reduce costs and increase efficiency, strive to provide customers with a complete set of rigging solutions at reasonable prices and high-quality products, and are committed to becoming a quality-leading rigging supplier.

What factors should be considered when choosing a shackle?

• Load capacity: Make sure the WLL (working load limit) of the shackle meets or exceeds your requirements.
• Material: Choose the appropriate material shackle (carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, etc.) according to the environment and conditions where the shackle is actually used.
• Design: Choose between bolt type, screw pin or chain shackle based on ease of use and application characteristics.
• Certification: Look for certifications such as CE, ISO or ASTM to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Application: Consider the environmental factors and operating conditions of the shackle.

Conclusion

When you choose a shackle manufacturer, you need to consider not only the brand, but also the performance, reliability and safety standards. Yunfan Rigging has been committed to rigging production for more than 15 years. We can provide you with tailored solutions based on your usage scenarios, loads, and technical parameters. Explore more about leading shackle brands to help you choose the right shackle products to improve the safety and efficiency of your operations.

For more information and professional advice on rigging hardware, please consult Sail Rigging.  our email is manager@qdsailrigging.com.