Lifting Gear Products Ground Release Shackle has been designed in conjunction with a major groundwork contractor specifically for the lifting of piles into position and for the quick release of the shackle from a remote, safe position.
This speeds up the positioning of the piles, saving time and money on what has traditionally been a slow and laborious task.

Safe Working Load: 6 tonne
Factor of Safety: 5:1
Tested to twice SWL

The advantages of the design are:

Easy attachment to the piles, as the shackle pin is small enough to

pass through standard pile lifting holes.

Quick release by one man from ground position

Durable; designed to withstand a large amount of unavoidable damage

One-handed positive locking/unlocking mechanism

Deep throat suited to various pile types

Protective guarding for operators safety