Wichard Bow Shackle HR “Ω”

The Wichard Bow Shackle HR “Ω” is a forged high-resistance stainless steel shackle designed for demanding yacht and marine applications where high loads and extra internal space are required.

Manufactured from HR 17-4 PH stainless steel, it offers outstanding working and breaking loads. According to Wichard, an HR shackle can provide up to 60% greater resistance than a comparable 316L stainless steel shackle. Its wide bow shape provides ample room and allows several lines or cables to be connected.

Available in 8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm, 14 mm, 16 mm, 20 mm and 24 mm.

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High-Resistance Bow Shackle for Yacht Rigging

The Wichard Bow Shackle HR “Ω” is designed for high-load applications where strength, reliability and additional internal clearance are important.

Its forged construction and characteristic wide bow make it particularly suitable for:

Yacht and sailing rigging
High-load attachment points
Connecting ropes and cables
Blocks and deck hardware
Multiple-line connections
Professional marine installations
Applications requiring additional internal space

Wichard specifically recommends the HR bow shackle for applications requiring high loads and ample room, with the possibility of attaching several lines or cables.

Important: Wichard states that these shackles must not be used for mooring applications.

Forged HR 17-4 PH Stainless Steel

The shackle is manufactured from HR 17-4 PH stainless steel, providing significantly higher mechanical strength than conventional stainless steel shackles.

According to Wichard, HR shackles can be up to 60% stronger than shackles manufactured from 316L stainless steel, making them an excellent choice where high strength-to-size performance is required.

Wide Bow “Ω” Design

The wide “Ω” bow shape provides more internal space than a conventional D-shaped shackle.

This makes it especially useful when:

Several ropes must share one connection
Multiple cables need to be attached
Large fittings require additional clearance
More room is needed around the attachment point

The result is a versatile shackle for demanding sailing and yacht rigging installations.

Available Sizes & Load Capacities

Wichard specifies two different ratings:

Working Load (WL): for nautical applications
Working Load Limit (WLL): for industrial applications only.

For industrial applications, the breaking load is 5 times the WLL.

Size	Wichard Ref.	Nautical Working Load	Industrial WLL	Breaking Load	Weight
8 mm	11244	1,760 kg	820 kg	4,100 kg	68 g
10 mm	11245	2,640 kg	1,200 kg	6,000 kg	136 g
12 mm	11246	3,600 kg	2,000 kg	10,000 kg	224 g
14 mm	11240	5,120 kg	2,400 kg	12,000 kg	364 g
16 mm	11247	6,800 kg	3,800 kg	19,000 kg	526 g
20 mm	11248	8,800 kg	5,600 kg	28,000 kg	1.011 kg
24 mm	11249	12,800 kg	7,000 kg	35,000 kg	1.706 kg

All ratings above are taken from Wichard Marine’s official specifications for the HR bow shackle range.

Technical Specifications

Product: Wichard Bow Shackle HR “Ω”
Type: High-resistance bow shackle
Construction: Forged
Material: HR 17-4 PH stainless steel
Available Diameters: 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 20 and 24 mm
Nautical Working Load: 1,760–12,800 kg depending on size
Breaking Load: 4,100–35,000 kg depending on size
CE Marking: Yes
Application: High-load nautical and industrial connections
Mooring Applications: No

Main Advantages

Forged HR 17-4 PH stainless steel
Outstanding working and breaking loads
Up to 60% higher resistance than comparable 316L shackles
Wide bow for additional internal clearance
Can accommodate several lines or cables
Excellent strength-to-size ratio
CE marked
Seven available sizes
Designed for demanding yacht and sailing applications
Wichard professional marine hardware

Why Choose the Wichard Bow Shackle HR “Ω”?

The Wichard Bow Shackle HR “Ω” is an excellent choice when a standard stainless steel shackle does not provide enough strength or internal space.

Its forged HR stainless steel construction delivers exceptional load capacity, while the wide bow makes it easier to connect multiple lines, cables or larger fittings.

With sizes from 8 mm to 24 mm and nautical working loads reaching 12,800 kg, the range covers everything from compact high-load rigging connections to demanding professional yacht installations.