Wichard HR Bow Shackle Ω 14mm High Resistance

More room for connections, high-resistance forged construction and a 12,000 kg Breaking Load.

The Wichard HR Bow Shackle Ω 14mm #11240 is engineered for demanding applications where both high mechanical strength and additional connection space are required.

Unlike a conventional D shackle, its wider bow / Ω profile provides more internal room. Wichard specifically recommends this design when ample space is required and when several lines or cables need to be attached to the same shackle.

Combined with its forged HR 17-4 PH stainless-steel construction, the result is a premium marine fitting designed for serious loads.

HR – High Resistance Stainless Steel

The letters HR identify Wichard’s High Resistance construction.

The #11240 is manufactured from:

HR 17-4 PH Stainless Steel

According to Wichard, an HR forged shackle can provide up to 60% greater resistance than a comparable shackle manufactured from 316L stainless steel.

This high mechanical performance makes the HR range particularly suitable when maximum strength is required without unnecessarily increasing the dimensions of the hardware.

Forged Construction

The Wichard #11240 is a forged bow shackle, rather than simply a formed stainless-steel fitting.

The combination of forging and high-resistance 17-4 PH stainless steel allows the shackle to achieve impressive working and breaking loads.

For performance sailing, professional marine installations and other demanding applications, this gives the #11240 an excellent combination of strength, compact dimensions and controlled weight.

Bow / Ω Shape – More Space for Connections

One of the biggest advantages of the #11240 is its Bow Shackle / Ω geometry.

Compared with the narrower profile of a D shackle, the wider curved body creates additional internal space.

Wichard recommends the HR Bow Shackle:

• When ample room is required
• When several lines or cables need to be connected
• For applications requiring high loads

This makes it a particularly versatile option for suitable sailing and rigging installations.

14mm Diameter

The nominal diameter of this Wichard HR Bow Shackle is:

Ø14 mm

Its substantial 14 mm construction is paired with a 5,120 kg nautical Working Load, giving the shackle serious capacity for demanding marine hardware applications.

Always check both the diameter and complete dimensions against the lines, cables, eyes or fittings with which the shackle will be used.

5,120 kg Nautical Working Load

For nautical applications, Wichard specifies:

Working Load: 5,120 kg

This is the relevant Working Load figure for marine use.

It makes the #11240 particularly interesting for demanding sailing applications where a high-strength connection point is required.

12,000 kg Breaking Load

The Wichard HR Bow Shackle 14mm has an impressive:

Breaking Load: 12,000 kg / 12 tonnes

This outstanding breaking strength demonstrates the mechanical performance of the forged HR construction.

The Breaking Load should not be confused with the Working Load. The Breaking Load represents ultimate strength under the manufacturer’s test conditions and is not the permitted everyday operating load.

Industrial WLL: 2,400 kg

Wichard also provides a separate Working Load Limit (WLL) for industrial applications such as lifting:

WLL: 2,400 kg

The manufacturer uses a safety factor of 5 relative to the Breaking Load:

12,000 kg ÷ 5 = 2,400 kg WLL

Wichard clearly states that this WLL figure applies only to industrial applications.

The three key load figures are therefore:

Only 364 g

Despite its impressive 12-tonne Breaking Load, the #11240 weighs just:

364 g

This gives the shackle an excellent strength-to-weight ratio—an important advantage in performance-oriented marine hardware where unnecessary weight should be kept under control.

CE Marking & Batch Number

The Wichard #11240 features CE marking and a batch number. Wichard also provides an EU Declaration of Conformity for the product, identifying the #11240 with an industrial WLL of 2,400 kg.

This provides clear identification and technical documentation for a fitting designed for serious load applications.

Detailed Dimensions

The official dimensions of the Wichard #11240 are:

These measurements should be checked carefully before installation to ensure compatibility with the intended lines, cables, eyes or other marine fittings.