► Schutts Industrial | Shackles; Swivels & Snap Hooks

Secure Connections for Rigging, Lifting & Hardware

Schutts Industrial Shackles, Swivels & Snap Hooks give Australian workshops, construction crews, maintenance teams & industrial buyers a practical choice of lifting shackles, rigging shackles, Grade 80 lifting hooks, swivel hooks, snap hooks & connection hardware. From bow & dee shackles to Grade 80 swivel hooks, safety-latch hooks, stainless steel fittings & commercial swivels, the range helps match each connection to its load, movement, environment & intended application.

A lifting system is only as dependable as the component joining one part to the next. Lifting chain components, slings, hoists & attachment points can all be correctly selected, but the connecting shackle or hook still needs the appropriate Working Load Limit (WLL), grade, size & configuration. Just as importantly, not every shackle, swivel or snap hook is rated for lifting, so product markings & specifications should guide selection rather than appearance alone.

Building a complete lifting or rigging setup? Start with the connection hardware, then check every adjoining component against the same load & application requirements. Chain, Wire & Rope, Chain Blocks & Lever Hoists provide logical next steps when the job extends beyond shackles, swivels & hooks.

► Schutts Industrial shackles
► Lifting shackles
► Rigging shackles
► Bow shackles
► Dee shackles
► Grade 80 lifting hooks
► Swivel lifting hooks
► Self-locking hooks
► Safety latch hooks
► Lifting chain components
► Stainless steel shackles
► Snap hooks
► Rigging hardware

What Are Schutts Industrial Shackles, Swivels & Snap Hooks?

These products form different connection points within lifting, rigging & general hardware applications, but their ratings & intended uses are not interchangeable.

Lifting shackles provide removable connection points between compatible lifting chain components, slings, hoists, lifting points & other rated hardware. Bow shackles provide a wider body profile, while dee shackles offer a narrower configuration for suitable straighter load paths.

Swivel hooks add another function: controlled rotation where the specific product is designed & rated for it. Schutts' Grade 80 lifting hooks include swivel configurations for compatible chain systems, while other hook styles provide load engagement, chain connection or retention functions.

Snap hooks & commercial fittings occupy a different part of the range. They can provide convenient connection options for suitable general industrial hardware applications, but appearance alone does not establish lifting capability.

The collection covers products including:

► Bow shackles
► Dee shackles
► Screw-pin shackles
► Rated lifting shackles
► Grade 80 lifting hooks
► Grade 100 lifting components
► Grab hooks
► Swivel sling hooks
► Swivel self-locking hooks
► Safety-latch hooks
► Commercial swivels
► Stainless steel 304 shackles
► Stainless steel snap hooks
► Zinc snap hooks
► General connection hardware

The critical dividing line is rated lifting hardware versus non-rated commercial hardware. Before putting any component into a load path, confirm its stated grade, Working Load Limit, size, compatibility & manufacturer documentation.

Why Choose Schutts Industrial Shackles, Swivels & Snap Hooks?

Connection hardware looks simple until the application starts moving, rotating or carrying load.

Choosing the right format means understanding what the component needs to connect & what forces it is expected to experience.

Match The Hardware To The Load Path

Start by asking where the force will travel.

A shackle loaded primarily in line behaves differently from one used in a multi-leg sling arrangement, while a hook may introduce its own orientation & engagement requirements.

Bow shackles offer more room through the body, which can make them useful for certain multi-connection arrangements. Dee shackles provide a narrower profile that can suit straighter load paths where the application supports it.

Always follow the individual product's rating & loading instructions.

Use Rated Components For Rated Lifting Jobs

A commercial shackle & a rated lifting shackle are not interchangeable simply because they share a similar shape.

Where the component forms part of a lifting system, select products specifically rated & documented for lifting.

Schutts' lifting range includes Grade 80 & other rated components with Working Load Limits, while its hardware range also includes commercial fittings intended for general use.

That difference should drive the purchase.

Allow Rotation Only Where The Component Is Designed For It

Chain twist can quickly turn a straightforward setup into an alignment problem.

A rated swivel hook can allow controlled rotation where its design & application permit it, helping the connected chain or load settle into the intended orientation.

Schutts Grade 80 swivel self-locking hooks are available in multiple chain sizes & carry stated load capacities. The manufacturer lists these hooks as AS 3776 compliant with test certificates available on request.

Choose Corrosion-Resistant Hardware Where Environment Matters

Outdoor, marine-adjacent & exposed installations can put finish selection under just as much pressure as size selection.

Schutts offers Grade 304 stainless steel bow shackles, dee shackles & snap hooks within its hardware range.

Stainless construction can be useful where corrosion resistance is a priority, but material grade does not automatically make the product lifting-rated.

Always check the exact product specification.

Common Applications

Lifting & Rigging Assemblies

Every lifting assembly depends on compatible components working together rather than individually.

Rated shackles & hooks can connect chains, slings, lifting points & hoisting equipment where the product's Working Load Limit & configuration match the application.

Chain Blocks provide manual hoisting options for suitable lifting setups, while Chain, Wire & Rope covers additional components used across rigging & load-handling work.

Fabrication Workshops

Moving fabricated steel through a workshop can involve far more planning than simply attaching a hook.

Fabricators may use rated shackles & lifting hooks when positioning compatible assemblies during welding, machining or fabrication work.

The complete lift should account for load mass, centre of gravity, attachment points, sling angles, hardware ratings & the hoisting equipment being used.

Industrial Maintenance

A motor, pump or gearbox does not become easier to handle simply because the shutdown window is short.

Maintenance teams can use suitable rated rigging hardware when removing, positioning or reinstalling equipment where a controlled lift is required.

Lever Hoists can complement appropriate positioning tasks where controlled pulling or lifting forms part of the maintenance plan.

Construction & Structural Work

Structural components often need temporary connection hardware before they reach their final position.

Rated bow shackles, dee shackles & hooks can form part of approved lifting arrangements for beams, frames, panels & other loads where the rigging plan calls for them.

Never substitute general hardware for specified lifting components on the basis of physical fit alone.

Transport & Yard Operations

Material movement does not stop once equipment leaves the workshop.

Industrial yards, freight operations & loading areas can require connection hardware for suitable lifting, attachment or general hardware tasks.

Where the job involves moving equipment rather than suspended lifting alone, Material Handling Equipment provides a broader range of workplace handling solutions.

General Hardware & Attachment Tasks

Not every shackle or snap hook in this collection belongs beneath a suspended load.

Commercial shackles, stainless snap hooks, zinc snap hooks & non-rated swivels can suit general attachment, hardware & securing applications where their specifications match the job.

The key is to keep general hardware out of lifting applications unless the product is specifically rated for that purpose.

Product Selection Guide

Choosing lifting shackles, Grade 80 lifting hooks or other rigging hardware should begin with the load—not simply the component dimensions.

Ask:

Is this rated lifting or a general hardware application?
What is the load mass & required Working Load Limit?
What safety factors or workplace requirements apply?
Will the connection remain in line or experience angular loading?
Does the connection need controlled rotation?
Which chain size & grade must the component match?
What sling, lifting point or hoist will connect to it?
Is corrosion resistance important?
Does the exact product carry the required rating & documentation?

Those answers narrow the choice between lifting shackles, swivel hooks, grab hooks, snap hooks & commercial connection hardware before physical size becomes the deciding factor.

Bow Shackles

Need a rated connection with a wider body profile? Bow shackles can suit appropriate rigging arrangements where the broader bow provides useful connection space.

When choosing lifting bow shackles, check the WLL, pin type, dimensions & permitted loading configuration for the exact product.

Do not treat the wider bow as permission for unrestricted multidirectional loading. Sling angles & side loading can affect permissible capacity.

Dee Shackles

Working with a straighter load path? Dee shackles use a narrower body profile that can suit appropriate in-line connections.

For lifting dee shackles, confirm the WLL, pin configuration & intended load direction before use.

Unexpected angular loading can change the calculation. Follow the manufacturer's guidance rather than applying the nominal WLL to every configuration.

Screw-Pin Shackles

Need a removable rigging connection without separate fastening hardware?

Screw-pin shackles provide convenient installation & removal where their design, rating & application support it.

Ease of removal makes inspection no less important. Check threads, pin engagement, body condition, deformation & identification before use.

Grade 80 Lifting Hooks

Building or maintaining a compatible Grade 80 lifting chain assembly?

Schutts Grade 80 lifting hooks include swivel self-locking & other hook configurations designed around compatible lifting chain systems.

Selection should account for:

► Chain size
► Chain grade
► Working Load Limit
► Hook configuration
► Connection method
► Required rotation
► Retention or locking arrangement

The hook, chain & adjoining lifting components need to function as a compatible system.

Rated Swivel Hooks

Rotation can solve chain-alignment problems, but only when the swivel itself belongs in the lifting system.

Schutts Grade 80 swivel self-locking hooks are available across multiple chain sizes, with stated capacities including approximately 1.1T, 2T, 3.2T & 5.3T across relevant models.

These hooks are identified by Schutts as AS 3776 compliant, manufactured from Grade 80 steel & available with test certificates on request.

Swivel Sling Hooks With Safety Latch

Need a hook opening with a retention mechanism?

Schutts swivel sling hooks with safety latches provide a rated hook format for appropriate lifting applications.

Remember what the latch actually does. It helps retain the connected component; it is not designed to carry the lifting load or compensate for incorrect hook loading.

Grab Hooks

Need to engage compatible lifting chain rather than simply connect through a large hook opening?

Grab hooks are designed around specific chain geometry & should match the relevant chain size, grade & lifting system.

Do not mix lifting chain components by visual fit. Confirm compatibility before assembling components from different sizes, grades or systems.

Stainless Steel Shackles & Snap Hooks

Working in an environment where corrosion resistance matters?

Schutts offers Grade 304 stainless steel bow shackles, dee shackles & snap hooks across several sizes.

These products can suit compatible general hardware applications, but 304 stainless steel describes the material—it does not automatically establish a lifting WLL.

Commercial Swivels

Need rotation for a general hardware connection rather than a lifting assembly?

Schutts identifies its commercial swivel range as non-rated.

That makes the distinction straightforward: use commercial swivels only where their intended general hardware application is appropriate, never as substitutes for rated lifting swivels.

Zinc Snap Hooks

Fast attachment can be useful without being a lifting application.

Schutts zinc snap hooks are available across multiple sizes for suitable general hardware uses.

Check dimensions, finish & intended application before selection, & never infer a lifting rating simply because a snap hook physically fits the connection.

Schutts Industrial Shackles, Swivels & Snap Hooks Compared By Application

The quickest way to narrow the range is to separate rated lifting hardware from general-purpose fittings first.

For a lifting application, the useful search is not simply “a shackle that fits”. It is the correct rated shackle or lifting hook with the WLL, grade & configuration required by the complete system.

Expert Tips For Better Shackle, Swivel & Hook Selection

Check The Markings Before The Shape

Two shackles can look nearly identical & belong in completely different applications.

Look for the product grade, WLL, manufacturer identification & other required markings on rated lifting components.

If the rating cannot be confirmed, do not treat the component as rated lifting gear.

Match Every Component In The System

The strongest hook on site cannot compensate for an underrated chain or shackle.

Check each component in the load path individually, including chain, slings, shackles, hooks, lifting points & hoists.

A complete system is limited by the component with the lowest permissible capacity for the actual configuration.

Account For Loading Direction

A shackle rated in line may not retain the same capacity when side loaded.

Multi-leg sling arrangements & changing load angles can introduce forces that require specific derating or alternative hardware selection.

Follow the manufacturer's load-angle instructions rather than guessing from the component's nominal WLL.

Inspect Pins, Latches & Bodies Before Use

Small defects matter when the component sits directly in the load path.

Look for:

► Distortion
► Cracks
► Excessive wear
► Damaged threads
► Bent pins
► Worn hook throats
► Defective safety latches
► Corrosion
► Missing or illegible identification

Remove questionable lifting equipment from service according to workplace inspection procedures.

Do Not Replace A Rated Swivel With A Commercial Swivel

This is one distinction worth making absolutely clear.

Schutts' commercial hardware range includes a swivel specifically identified as non-rated.

If the job involves lifting, use a component specifically designed, rated & documented for lifting.

Keep General Hardware Separate From Lifting Gear

A shared hardware drawer can create the wrong kind of convenience.

Where practical, store rated lifting components separately from non-rated shackles, snap hooks & swivels.

Clear identification makes it easier for workers to choose the correct component under time pressure.

Choose Stainless For Environment, Not Assumed Strength

Corrosion resistance & lifting capacity answer different questions.

Grade 304 stainless steel hardware can be useful in exposed environments, but the material description does not automatically provide a WLL.

Read the specification before deciding where the component belongs.

Use The Correct Hoisting Equipment Around The Connection

Connection hardware is only one part of moving the load.

Where manual lifting or positioning is required, compare the application with suitable Chain Blocks, Lever Hoists & broader Lifts & Hoists.