Shackles
FBR Mooring Shackles and Joining Links are galvanized steel connectors used to join wire mooring lines to synthetic mooring tails. Their compact, detachable construction provides a mechanical connection between the main line termination and the tail, supporting installation, inspection, and replacement within combination mooring systems.
The range includes link and shackle configurations with different connection dimensions, tail diameter ranges, and published breaking and proof loads. Galvanization helps protect the steel against corrosion, while the choice of connector geometry allows the assembly to be matched to the wire termination and tail eye. These connectors are suited to tanker berth mooring and other ship-to-shore arrangements using steel wire main lines with synthetic tails.
Benefits
- Compact Connection Design
- Galvanized Steel Construction
- Detachable Assembly
APPLICATIONS
- Wire Mooring Line + Synthetic Tail Connections
- Large Tanker Mooring Systems
How to select a mooring connector?
Selecting a Mooring Connector
Select the connector using the vessel’s mooring specification, the connected main line and tail ratings, and the applicable connector documentation.
Check the wire termination and tail eye dimensions against the pin, bearing surfaces, and available clearance. Include protective-cover thickness and any additional space required by a grommet tail. Confirm the installation orientation and locking arrangement using the relevant assembly instructions.
Inspection and Maintenance
Include connectors in the vessel’s mooring-equipment inspection program. Check the body, pin, locking components, and rope-contact surfaces for wear, corrosion, deformation, and damage. Follow the applicable installation, inspection, and retirement instructions for the connector and connected lines.