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Angle loads must
be applied in the
plane of the bow.

IMG Shackle

Side Loading Reduction Chart For Screw Pin and Bolt Type Shackles Only
Angle of Side Load from Vertical In-Line of shackle	Adjusted Working Load Limit
0 In-Line *	100% of Rated Working Load Limit
45 from In-Line *	70% of Rated Working Load Limit
90 from In-Line *	50% of Rated Working Load Limit

* In-Line load is applied perpendicular to pin.
DO NOT SIDE LOAD ROUND PIN SHACKLES

Never Exceed 120 included angle.
Use Bolt Type and Screw Pin Shackles ONLY.

Shackles symmetrically loaded with two leg slings having a maximum included angle of 120 can be utilized to full Working Load Limit.

First Sling