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Dynamica Soft Shackles
A quicker & safer connection
Technical information
Rope material | HMPE/Dyneema® |
Cover material | HMPE/Dyneema® |
Diameter | 5 - 56 mm |
Breaking strength | 3 - 275 t |
Construction | 12 strand |
Buoyancy | 0.98 |
Creep | Low |
UV stability | Very good |
Chemical resistance | Very good |
Abrasion resistance | Extremely good |
Melting point | 144 - 152° C |
Max. work temp. | 60 - 65° C |
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Features
- Strong as steel
- 10 times lighter than steel
- Safer than steel connections
- Light & easy handling
Applications
- Tugging
- Towing
- Vehicle recovery
- 4x4
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Why choose Dynamica Soft Shackles?
Whether you are onshore or offshore Dynamica Soft Shackles is your new quicker and safer connection.
Dynamica Soft Shackles are synthetic fibre connections produced with HMPE/Dyneema® formed into a shackle.
Offshore, the Soft Shackles are used for connecting pennant and main towing line during tugging and towing; it is a lighter and smarter connection that replace conventional cow hitches, steel shackles or similar hardware.
Onshore, the Soft Shackles are used with recovery points, roll bars, axles and bumpers; replacing heavy d-rings and anchor shackles in the majority of application.
What is the breaking strength & weight of Dynamica Soft Shackles?
Dynamica Soft Shackles are produced with HMPE/Dyneema® making them as strong as steel while being up to 10 times lighter.
By changing from steel connections to Dynamica Soft Shackles you gain:
Lighter and safer handling
Less damage and scrathing paint
Easy storage
Reduced risk of overpulling
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Do & don’t
To take full advantage of your Dynamica Soft Shackle, do not use it over rusty surfaces and sharp edges as this can lead to cuts, abrasion abuse and splice damages.
To attain long service life while protecting the riggers, ensure all surfaces are in proper condition.
How to cover & protect Dynamica Soft Shackles?
Want longer service life? Protect your Soft Shackle with a cover!
Dynamica Soft Shackles are even more abrasion resistant with a cover; they are most frequently paired with Dyneema® covers.
We will advise on the choice of cover.
Dyneema® 1.5 mm
Dyneema® 3.0 mm cover
What to look for while inspecting Dynamica Soft Shackles?
Regular inspections ensure a long service life and keep the total cost of ownership down. Inspect the Soft Shackle before every operation looking for the following signs:
Rope construction damage
Cover damage
Abrasion
Inconsistent diameter
Knot damage