Western Pacific Trading Shackles

When assembling reliable anchor rodes and mooring systems, securing shackle pins is critical to preventing loosening over time due to vibration or anchor movement. Western Pacific Trading addresses this essential requirement with specialized products designed specifically for marine maintenance and rigging applications.

Locking Wire for Shackle Pin Security

Western Pacific Trading, based in Hayden, Idaho, is a trusted name in the marine industry, specializing in high-quality marine maintenance products. While the company is best known for shaft packing materials and maintenance supplies, their product line extends to critical anchoring accessories that complement shackles used throughout marine ground tackle systems.

Western Pacific Trading Locking Wire is also known as seizing wire or mousing wire and is commonly used to lock shackle pins when assembling anchor rodes. This stainless steel wire serves a vital safety function in marine rigging by preventing screw pin shackles from backing out under load, vibration, or repetitive movement. Anchor shackles form the critical connection between chain and anchor, and help maintain integrity under load, making proper pin security essential for any vessel's ground tackle system.

Marine-Grade Construction and Packaging

Western Pacific Trading's stainless steel locking wire is available in 10 foot coils or 1 pound canisters, with the plastic canister eliminating rusting and damage of contents. This thoughtful packaging design protects the wire from corrosion during storage aboard vessels, ensuring it remains ready when needed for shackle installation or maintenance. The wire is available in three precision sizes—.020, .032, and .041 inches—to accommodate different shackle pin diameters and marine hardware applications.

Essential Component for Ground Tackle Systems

Pin security is critical to maintaining the entire ground tackle connection under load. Whether connecting anchor chain to a bow roller, securing mooring pendants, or assembling permanent mooring systems, Western Pacific Trading's locking wire provides the safety margin that prevents catastrophic failure. Shackles supplied with the manufacturer's break load test rating are recommended for all applications where the consequences of failure could be disastrous, and properly securing those shackles with seizing wire completes the safety chain.

Western Pacific Trading's focus on practical, boat-ready maintenance solutions makes their shackle accessories valuable additions to any vessel's rigging toolkit. From weekend cruisers maintaining seasonal moorings to professional mariners assembling commercial ground tackle, the company's locking wire ensures that shackle connections stay secure in the demanding marine environment.