SKU	Colour	Rope Diameter	Minimum Breaking Strain (MBS)	Length
SHP-9MM-600-G	Green	9mm	117kN – 12,000kg – 26,455lbs	600mm
SHP-11MM-600-Y	Yellow	11mm	152kN – 15,500kg – 34,171lbs	600mm
SHP-11MM-1200-Y	Yellow	11mm	152kN – 15,500kg – 34,171lbs	1200mm
SHP-12MM-600-R	Red	12mm	185kN – 18,900kg – 41,667lbs	600mm
SHP-12MM-600-B-1	Black	12mm	185kN – 18,900kg – 41,667lbs	600mm
SHP-14MM-800-B	Blue	14mm	254kN – 26,000kg – 57,320lbs	800mm
SHP-16MM-800-O	Orange	16mm	294kN – 30,000kg – 66,138lbs	800mm
SHP-20MM	Grey	20mm	500kN – 50T – 112,400Lbs	1400mm

Heavy-Duty 50T Shackle Option

In 2020, RED Winches was commissioned to supply bespoke recovery gear for a specialist user group. This included a 50-tonne minimum breaking strain soft shackle. Achieved using a 20mm recovery rope, this model replaced the traditional knot with a metal dog bone, allowing:

Easier handling of thick rope
Engraved serial number and manufacturing date for traceability and compliance

SKU: N/A Category: Synthetic Recovery Equipment

Soft Shackles

Soft Shackles – Lightweight, High-Strength Alternative to Metal Shackles

A soft shackle, also known as a synthetic rope shackle, is a lightweight yet ultra-strong alternative to traditional metal shackles. Offering superior flexibility, improved safety, and excellent usability, it has become a go-to solution for 4×4 recovery, off-road use, marine applications, and more. First adopted by yachtsmen in 2009, soft shackles have rapidly grown in popularity among both professionals and enthusiasts due to their strength, reliability, and reduced risk of injury in the event of failure.