Acco Peerless Chain Shackles
Acco Peerless Chain Shackles: Engineered for Strength and Reliability
When it comes to connecting rigging components, anchoring loads, or securing critical equipment, the shackle is arguably the most important link in the chain. Acco Peerless Chain has been at the forefront of rigging hardware manufacturing since 1917, and their lineup of shackles reflects over a century of metallurgical know-how and industrial trust. Whether you are outfitting a marine vessel, a construction site, or a heavy-duty lifting operation, Acco Peerless brings the engineering depth to match the demands of the job.
A Diverse Shackle Lineup for Every Application
Acco Peerless offers a well-rounded selection of shackle types designed to serve a wide range of industries and load conditions. Their catalog includes several notable variants:
- Peer-Lift® Screw Pin Anchor Shackles — These feature a forged alloy body and pin, purpose-built for overhead lifting where frequent pin removal is needed. The forged alloy construction delivers the strength-to-weight ratio demanded by professional riggers.
- Screw Pin Chain Shackles (Hot Dip Galvanized) — These hot dip galvanized screw pin chain shackles are designed for hardware and industrial uses, making them a dependable choice for general rigging, towing, and tie-down applications.
- A316 Stainless Steel Screw Pin Chain Shackles — Made from A316 stainless steel and designed for heavy loads, the screw pin is easily inserted and removed, making these ideal for marine environments where corrosion resistance is paramount.
- Commercial Grade Shackles — Available in commercial grade with a hot dip galvanized or zinc plated finish, these offer a cost-effective solution for everyday securing and connection tasks.
The Acco Peerless Quality Standard
What sets Acco Peerless shackles apart is the same manufacturing philosophy that governs their entire chain and rigging product range. Peerless Chain, established as a manufacturer of tire chains in 1917, eventually expanded into hardware and industrial chain manufacturing as well as wire forms by the 1960s, and entered the overhead lifting market by the late 1970s. That decades-long focus on lifting and load security is baked into every shackle they produce.
Today, the Peerless Industrial Group is the largest manufacturer and distributor of industrial and consumer chain and traction products in North America, a distinction earned through consistent product quality and rigorous testing. Peerless chain and hardware products are factory tested to twice their working load limit to ensure quality and reliability. Shoppers can have confidence that every shackle bearing the Acco Peerless name has been held to this same uncompromising standard before it ever reaches the field.
The brand’s hot dip galvanizing process is another key differentiator. Acco’s continuous hot dip galvanizing provides a deep protective coating with over 30% more zinc per unit volume than mechanical coating, and in the hot dip process the galvanized zinc coating is alloyed with the base steel, creating a metallurgical bond that is several orders of magnitude stronger than mechanical bonding. For shackles exposed to salt air, moisture, and repeated use, this level of corrosion protection translates directly into longer service life and sustained load integrity.
Choosing the Right Acco Peerless Shackle
Selecting the correct shackle comes down to matching the working load limit, material, and finish to your specific environment and application. For overhead lifting, the forged alloy Peer-Lift® screw pin anchor shackles are the go-to choice. For marine and waterfront use, the A316 stainless steel variants deliver the corrosion resistance required in saltwater settings. For general-purpose industrial or agricultural rigging, the galvanized screw pin chain shackles provide a balance of strength, protection, and affordability.
Browse the full range of shackles available from Acco Peerless Chain to find the right hardware for your next rigging or securing project.