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S.G.T Engineering Ltd.

NDT/Lifting Equipment Inspection

Inspection Criteria for Shackles

a. Ensure the Shackle has the Equipment Tag Number and Safe Working Load clearly and legibly
marked, and corresponds with the manufacturer’s certificate.

b. Ensure that all stamping is done using low stress stamps in the position recommended in BS
3551.

c. Remove the shackle pin and inspect for wear deformation and cracking.

d. Ensure it is the correct pin for the shackle.

e. Inspect pin threads for wear/deformation.

f. Inspect shackle body for deformation and cracking and check for wear in the crown and pin hole.

g. Check alignment of pinhole and ensure the pin fits correctly.

h. In case of safety pin shackles, ensure split pins are fitted.

i. The complete shackle shall be subjected to non-destructive testing at a period not exceeding 1
year.

REJECTION CRITERIA
Missing or illegible Identification Number or Safe Working Load
Any mechanical damage i.e. nicks, cuts, gouges etc.
Excessive movement between the shackle pin and the shackle threaded hole
Any wear or corrosion in excess of 5% of the original dimension
Any thermal damage or evidence of welding on the shackle
Any cracks
Stamping out with the recommended positions shown in BS 3551
No split pin fitted in safety or bolt type shackles
Hard stamping with Non- low stress stamps

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