Forged steel shackles for general lifting purposes - Dee shackles and bow shackles - Grade 6 - Safety

This European Standard specifies requirements for forged steel Dee and bow shackles of grade 6 for general lifting purposes in a range of working load limits 0,5 t to 25 t maximum.
This standard applies only to those shackles with threaded pins.
Annex A gives information on the safe use of shackles, annex B gives information on types of pins, and annex C gives an example of a designation system for forged steel shackles.
The hazards covered are identified in clause 4.

Geschmiedete Schäkel für allgemeine Hebezwecke - Gerade und geschweifte Schäkel - Güteklasse 6 - Sicherheit

Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen für geschmiedete, gerade und geschweifte Schäkel in
Güteklasse 6 für allgemeine Hebezwecke in einem Bereich von 0,5 t bis 25 t Tragfähigkeit fest.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nur für Schäkel mit Schraubbolzen.
Anhang A enthält Hinweise über die Benutzung von Schäkeln, Anhang B enthält Angaben über Bolzen und
Anhang C enthält ein Beispiel für ein Bezeichnungssystem für geschmiedete Schäkel.
Die Gefährdungen, die abgedeckt werden, sind in Abschnitt 4 aufgeführt.

Manilles forgées en acier pour applications générales de levage - Manilles droites et manilles lyres - Classe 6 - Sécurité

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les prescriptions relatives aux manilles droites et aux manilles lyres forgées
en acier de classe 6 pour les applications générales de levage ayant des charges maximales d'utilisation comprises
entre 0,5 t et 25 t maximum.
La présente norme s'applique uniquement aux manilles ayant des axes filetés.
L'Annexe A donne des informations sur l'utilisation sûre des manilles, l'Annexe B donne des informations sur les
types d'axes, et l'Annexe C donne un exemple d'un système de désignation pour les manilles forgées en acier.
Les phénomènes dangereux couverts sont identifiés à l’article 4.

Kovane jeklene skobe za splošne dvigalne namene - Ravne in zakrivljene skobe - Kakovostni razred 6 - Varnost

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09-Dec-2008
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Start Date
08-Dec-2008
Due Date
12-Feb-2009
Completion Date
10-Dec-2008
 

Not Harmonized98/37/EC - Machinery
OJ Ref: C 74 OJ Date: 28-Mar-2009

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Overview

SIST EN 13889:2004+A1:2009 is a European Standard developed by the Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo (SIST) that specifies the requirements for forged steel Dee and bow shackles of grade 6, intended for general lifting purposes. Covering a broad range of working load limits from 0.5 t to 25 t, this standard focuses on shackles featuring threaded pins. Key aspects include dimensions, material quality, manufacturing processes, mechanical properties, marking, testing, and safety guidance. The standard also addresses the main hazards related to lifting operations, ensuring shackles meet essential requirements for safety and reliability.

Key Topics

  • Types of Shackles: Focuses on Dee shackles (D-shaped) and bow shackles (horseshoe-shaped), both designed for lifting and rigging applications.
  • Grade 6 Classification: Indicates a high-strength, robust shackle suitable for demanding lifting tasks.
  • Threaded Pins: Applies specifically to shackles with threaded pins for secure fastening.
  • Working Load Limits: Defines limits between 0.5 tonnes up to 25 tonnes, accommodating a wide variety of lifting operations.
  • Safety Requirements: Comprehensive criteria for mechanical strength, fatigue resistance, impact values, and proof testing.
  • Materials and Manufacturing: Specifies forged steel, detailed heat treatment, and finishing processes to ensure durability and safety.
  • Testing and Verification: Includes visual inspection, mechanical testing, non-destructive testing, and certification by competent personnel.
  • Identification and Marking: Each shackle must be marked with essential information such as working load limit, grade, manufacturer code, and traceability.

Applications

Forged steel shackles conforming to SIST EN 13889:2004+A1:2009 are crucial components in various lifting and rigging operations across numerous industries, including:

  • Construction sites: For connecting slings, lifting equipment, and heavy materials.
  • Shipping and ports: Securing loads for lifting by cranes and other handling equipment.
  • Manufacturing and industrial plants: Integration into lifting assemblies and machinery maintenance.
  • Offshore and energy sectors: Suitable for demanding environments, provided additional guidance is followed.
  • General logistics and transport: Used in load securing and goods handling operations.

These shackles ensure safe lifting, reduce the risk of accidental load release, and help maintain regulatory compliance in safety-critical environments.

Related Standards

To ensure compatibility and safety, consider these related international standards and guidelines:

  • EN 292-2: Safety of machinery – General principles for design.
  • EN 1050: Safety of machinery – Risk assessment principles.
  • EN 10025: Hot rolled products of non-alloy structural steels – Technical delivery conditions.
  • EN 10228-1 & EN 10228-2: Non-destructive testing of steel forgings.
  • EN ISO 9001: Quality management systems for consistent manufacturing practices.
  • ISO 261 & ISO 263: Specifications for metric and inch screw threads relevant to shackle pins and connections.

By adhering to SIST EN 13889:2004+A1:2009 and compatible standards, organizations demonstrate a commitment to lifting safety, product traceability, and operational reliability.


Keywords: forged steel shackles, Dee shackles, bow shackles, grade 6, lifting equipment, threaded pins, working load limit, lifting safety standard, SIST EN 13889, industrial lifting accessories, shackle testing, shackle certification, safe use of shackles

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SIST EN 13889:2004+A1:2009 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Forged steel shackles for general lifting purposes - Dee shackles and bow shackles - Grade 6 - Safety". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies requirements for forged steel Dee and bow shackles of grade 6 for general lifting purposes in a range of working load limits 0,5 t to 25 t maximum. This standard applies only to those shackles with threaded pins. Annex A gives information on the safe use of shackles, annex B gives information on types of pins, and annex C gives an example of a designation system for forged steel shackles. The hazards covered are identified in clause 4.

This European Standard specifies requirements for forged steel Dee and bow shackles of grade 6 for general lifting purposes in a range of working load limits 0,5 t to 25 t maximum. This standard applies only to those shackles with threaded pins. Annex A gives information on the safe use of shackles, annex B gives information on types of pins, and annex C gives an example of a designation system for forged steel shackles. The hazards covered are identified in clause 4.

SIST EN 13889:2004+A1:2009 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 53.020.30 - Accessories for lifting equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

SIST EN 13889:2004+A1:2009 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 13889:2004, SIST ISO 263:1998, SIST EN 10228-1:2016, SIST EN 1050:2000, SIST EN 292-2:1996, SIST EN ISO 7500-1:2000, SIST EN 10228-2:2016, SIST EN 572-7:2004, SIST EN ISO 148-3:2017, SIST EN ISO 12402-3:2006/A1:2010, SIST EN ISO 148-2:2017, SIST EN ISO 10855-2:2018, SIST EN 13155:2021+A1:2025, SIST EN 17822:2023, SIST EN 12079-2:2007. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

SIST EN 13889:2004+A1:2009 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/42/EC, 98/37/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/396. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Kovane jeklene skobe za splošne dvigalne namene - Ravne in zakrivljene skobe - Kakovostni razred 6 - VarnostGeschmiedete Schäkel für allgemeine Hebezwecke - Gerade und geschweifte Schäkel - Güteklasse 6 - SicherheitManilles forgées en acier pour applications générales de levage - Manilles droites et manilles lyres - Classe 6 - SécuritéForged steel shackles for general lifting purposes - Dee shackles and bow shackles - Grade 6 - Safety53.020.30Pribor za dvigalno opremoAccessories for lifting equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13889:2003+A1:2008SIST EN 13889:2004+A1:2009en,fr,de01-januar-2009SIST EN 13889:2004+A1:2009SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 13889:2003+A1
November 2008 ICS 53.020.30 Supersedes EN 13889:2003 English Version
Forged steel shackles for general lifting purposes - Dee shackles and bow shackles - Grade 6 - Safety
Manilles forgées en acier pour applications générales de levage - Manilles droites et manilles lyres - Classe 6 - Sécurité
Geschmiedete Schäkel für allgemeine Hebezwecke - Gerade und geschweifte Schäkel - Güteklasse 6 - Sicherheit This European Standard was approved by CEN on 25 April 2003 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 9 September 2008.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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Safe use of shackles.21 Annex B (normative)
Shackle pins.27 Annex C (informative)
Designation system for forged steel shackles.28 Annex ZA (informative)
!!!!Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC"""".29 Annex ZB (informative)
!!!!Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC"""".30 Bibliography.31
3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this European Standard the terms and definitions given in EN 10025: 1990 and the following apply: 3.1 shackle a lifting accessory comprising a body and pin as shown in Figures 1 and 2 which are readily separable and can be used to connect a load to a lifting machine directly or in conjunction with other lifting accessories.
3.2 body a part of the shackle formed to the shape of a dee or bow and terminating in eyes as shown in Figures 1 and 2.
3.3 pin a component of circular section which passes through the eyes of the shackle, as shown in Figures 1, 2 and B.1 and which can be readily disassembled.
3.4 dee shackle a shackle the crown of which forms a semicircle of internal radius half the width, W, between the eyes as shown in Figure 1. 3.5 bow shackle a shackle the crown of which forms more than a semicircle of internal radius more than half the width, W, between the eyes as shown in Figure 2. 3.6 working load limit WLL maximum mass that a shackle is authorized to sustain in general service NOTE This term has the same meaning as the term maximum working load used in EN 292-2: 1991, annex A. 3.7 manufacturing proof force MPF force applied to the shackle during the manufacturing proof test 3.8 breaking force BF maximum force reached during the static tensile test of a shackle at which the shackle fails to retain the load 3.9 traceability code series of letters and/or numbers marked on a shackle that enables its manufacturing history, including identity of the cast of steel used, to be traced
3.10 lot number of shackles of the same type and dimensions, manufactured during the same production run from the same cast of steel and subjected to the same heat treatment process
3.11 type W pin screwed pin with eye and collar and which screws into one eye of the shackle body
3.13 competent person designated person, suitably trained, qualified by knowledge and practical experience, and with the necessary instruction to enable the required test and examination to be carried out NOTE EN ISO 9001 gives guidance on training. 4 Hazards Accidental release of a load, or release of a load due to failure of shackle puts at risk, either directly or indirectly the safety or health of those persons within the danger zone. In order to provide the necessary strength and durability of shackles EN 13889 gives requirements for the design, manufacture and testing to ensure the specified levels of performance are met. Since failure can be caused by the incorrect choice of grade and specification of shackle EN 13889 also gives the requirements for marking and the manufacturer's certificate. Errors of fitting can also lead to failure and EN 13889 contains dimensional requirements to allow correct fit. Risk of injury due to sharp edges, sharp angles or rough surfaces when handling is also covered by this standard. Those aspects of safe use associated with good practice are given in annex A. Table 1 contains those hazards, which require action to reduce risk identified by risk assessment as being specific and significant for shackles.
Table 1 — Hazards and associated requirements Hazards identified in annex A Relevant clause Relevant clause/ EN 1050: 1996,
of annex A of EN 292-2: 1991 subclause of
EN 13889 1 Mechanical hazard 1.3.2
due to inadequacy 4.1.2.3
of strength 1.3.2 4.1.2.3 4.1.2.5 5 5 5
4.2.4 6
4.3.2 7
4.2.4 8
1.7.4 9 1.3 Cutting hazard 1.3.4 5.3 1.8 Friction or abrasion hazard 1.3.4 5.3 15 Errors of fitting hazard 1.5.4 5.1
Key: 1 Crown 2 Body 3 Example of screwed pin with eye and collar – type W 4 Eye 5 Bolt type pin with hexagon head, hexagon nut and split cotter pin – type X Figure 1 — Dimensions of dee shackles SIST EN 13889:2004+A1:2009

Key: 1 Crown 2 Body 3 Example of screwed pin with eye and collar – type W 4 Eye 5 Bolt type pin with hexagon head, hexagon nut and split cotter pin – type X Figure 2 — Dimensions of Bow shackles SIST EN 13889:2004+A1:2009

Table 2 — Limiting values for Dee shackles and Bow shackles
WLL Nominal bow diameter dn Nominal pin diameter Dn Nominal inside width Wn at pin
Minimum eye diameter en Dee shackle: minimum inside length S Bow shackle: minimum inside length
S Minimum inside width of bow
Emin t mm mm mm mm mm mm mm 0,5 6,50 8 12 15,5 20 27 19 0,75 8 9,5
13,5 18,5 25 29 20 1 10 11 16,5 22 27 32 24 1,5 11,2 12,2 19 25 33 39 27 2 13,5 16 21,5 29,5 38 44 30 3,25 16,5 19 27 38 47 57 39 4,75 20 22 31,5 44 52 65 48 6,5 23 25 36,5 50 65 76 55 8,5 25,5 28 43 56 74 88 64 9,5 29 32 46,5 64 83 101 70 12 33 35 51,5 70 87 108 78 13,5 36,5 38 57 76 104 126 85 17 39,5 42 60 84 115 139 94 25 46 51 74 100 139 168 119 NOTE: Tolerances: - Bow dia, dn :0,5 t up to and including 2 t : +1,5/ - 1 mm
3,25 t up to and including 12 t : +/- 2,5 mm
13,5 t up to and including 25 t : +/- 3 mm Allow bow diameter dn to be oval, + 10 % for sizes 3,25 t up to and including 17 t, + 25 % for size 25 t (same tolerances as above) - Pin dia, Dn : 0,5 t up to and including 2 t : +/- 1 mm
3,25 t up to and including 25 t : +/- 2 mm - Inside width at pin,Wn : 0,5 t up to and including 2 t : +/- 2,5 mm
3,25 t up to and including 9,5 t : +/- 3 mm
12 t up to and including 25 t : +/- 4 mm
5.2 Design 5.2.1 Screw threads Screw threads shall conform either to ISO 261 class 7H/8g or to ISO 263 class 1A/1B. NOTE For hot dip galvanized or coated pins it is permissible for the threads to be undercut prior to galvanizing or coating. SIST EN 13889:2004+A1:2009

Cast analysis Check analysis
%
%
Sulfur 0,025 0,030 Phosphorus 0,025 0,030
Table 4 — Mechanical properties Working load limit WLL Manufacturing proof force MPF Minimum breaking force BFmin t kN kN 0,5 9,8 24,5 0,75 14,7 36,8 1 19,6 49,1 1,5 29,4 73,6 2 39,2 98,1 3,25 63,7 160 4,75 93,1 233 6,5 128 319 8,5 167 417 9,5 187 466 12 236 589 13,5 265 662 17 334 834 25 491 1226
NOTE The mechanical properties specified in Table 4 are calculated values. It is common practice for manufacturers to round MPF and BF up to higher values that may appear in their published catalogues. SIST EN 13889:2004+A1:2009
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