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bow shackle safety pin

A bow shackle safety pin may be a small piece, but it can play a major role in ensuring personal safety. It may seem trivial, however without it you could have a mishap In this post, we are going to discuss the need for a safety pin when using a bow shackle.

A bow shackle is a type of metal device used to join things like chains or ropes. It is "U" shaped with a pin through both ends to hold it in place. A whoopie slings with a bow shackle AND safety pin must be kept together. The safety pin blocks the main pin from loosening during the performance, stopping your connections from unexpectedly falling apart. This can be pretty dangerous, especially since the bow shackle is also likely to be securing something heavy or valuable.

How to properly secure a bow shackle with a safety pin

Attaching a bow shackle and safety pin is a simple yet essential process. First ensure that the main shackle pin is inserted properly through the shackle legs. Next, slip the safety pin into the smaller hole at the end of the main pin. Be sure it is in there and not flopping around. This will also keep the primary pin in place and bow shackle attached securely.

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