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SHACKLES Temperature Reduction for elevated temperatures

If extreme temperature situations occur, the following load reductions must be taken into account:

New Working Load Limit
Temperature
up to 200°C
90% of original Working Load Limit
200 - 300°C
75% of original Working Load Limit
300 - 400°C 100% of original Working Load Limit
> 400°C not allowed
The rating of shackles to EN 13889 assumes the absence of exceptionally hazardous conditions.
Exceptionally hazardous conditions include offshore activities, the lifting of persons and the lifting of
potentially dangerous loads such as molten metals, corrosive materials or fissile materials. In such cases
a competent person should assess the degree of hazard and the WLL should be reduced accordingly.

Inspection

Shackles must be regularly inspected in accordance with the safety standards given in the country of use.
This is required because the products in use may be affected by wear, misuse, overloading etc. which may
lead to deformation and alteration of the material structure. Inspection should take place at least every six
1 months and more frequently when the shackles are used in severe operating conditions.

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