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PRODUCT CODE: G-4161T | PART NUMBER: GPBHBB13

GREEN PIN THEATRE SHACKLE SCREW PIN 1/2” (GPBHBB13)

The Green Pin® Theatre Shackle Screw Pin 1/2" (GPBHBB13) serves as a vital component in stage rigging systems across Canada. This bow shackle, featuring a screw collar pin, is engineered for theatre and entertainment venue applications.

Key Specifications:

  • Working Load Limit: 2 t
  • Bow Diameter: 1/2" (12.7 mm)
  • Pin Diameter: 5/8" (15.9 mm)
  • Eye Diameter: 1 11/32" (34.1 mm)
  • Inside Width: 7/8" (22.2 mm)
  • Inside Length: 2" (50.8 mm)
  • Overall Length: 3 17/32" (89.7 mm)
  • Bolt Length: 2 7/8" (73 mm)
  • Net Weight: 0.79 lbs (0.36 kg)

The GPBHBB13 is constructed from high tensile steel, Grade 6, and undergoes quenching and tempering processes. Its matte black finish minimizes light reflection, maintaining visual discretion during performances.

Engineering Considerations:

  • Safety Factor: Minimum Breaking Load equals 6 times the Working Load Limit
  • Temperature Range: -40°C to +200°C
  • Eye Width: 1/2" (12.7 mm)
  • Bow Width: 1 1/4" (31.8 mm)
  • Overall Width: 2 5/16" (58.7 mm)

Compliance and Standards:

  • EN 13889
  • US Federal Specification RR-C-271 Type IVA Class 2, Grade A (performance requirements)
  • ASME B30.26 (for 2 t and above)

The shackle's eye features a chamber that conceals the screw thread and reduces rope wear. This design aspect addresses common concerns in theatrical rigging operations.

Industries benefiting from the GPBHBB13 include concert venues, opera houses, and film production studios across Canada. Its engineering supports frequent assembly and disassembly cycles typical in these environments.

For procurement inquiries, utilize the "Add to Quote" button to initiate the quotation process with Vancouver Rigging Supply Ltd., your Canadian source for Green Pin® rigging products.

Size (inches): 1/2”
Weight (lbs): 0.79

Working Load Limit (t): 2.0