Wichard Bow Shackle HR “Ω”
€50.20 – €493.44Price range: €50.20 through €493.44
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.
The Wichard HR Bow Shackle “Ω” is designed for high-load yacht and sailing rigging applications.
Manufactured from forged HR 17-4 PH stainless steel, it offers up to 60% greater strength than conventional 316L stainless steel shackles.
Its wide bow provides additional internal space for connecting multiple ropes, cables and marine fittings.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Wichard
- Type: High-resistance bow shackle (Ω)
- Material: Forged HR 17-4 PH stainless steel
- Available Diameters: 8–24mm
- CE Marking: Yes
- Application: High-load rigging and marine connections
| Size | Wichard Ref. | Nautical Working Load | Industrial WLL | Breaking Load | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8mm | 11244 | 1,760kg | 820kg | 4,100kg | 68g |
| 10mm | 11245 | 2,640kg | 1,200kg | 6,000kg | 136g |
| 12mm | 11246 | 3,600kg | 2,000kg | 10,000kg | 224g |
| 14mm | 11240 | 5,120kg | 2,400kg | 12,000kg | 364g |
| 16mm | 11247 | 6,800kg | 3,800kg | 19,000kg | 526g |
| 20mm | 11248 | 8,800kg | 5,600kg | 28,000kg | 1,011kg |
| 24mm | 11249 | 12,800kg | 7,000kg | 35,000kg | 1,706kg |
Important Safety Information
Not suitable for mooring applications.
Always select the correct shackle size and respect the specified load limits.
Nautical Working Load (WL) and Industrial Working Load Limit (WLL) are different ratings and must not be interchanged.




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