Factor 55 Standard Duty Soft Shackle | 1/2" x 10" | UHMWPE | GVW 7,500–12,000 lbs

Is This for You?

• You're running a full-size truck or SUV with a GVW between 7,500–12,000 lbs and need a soft shackle rated for that platform — 60,000 lb MBS, 12,000 lb WLL, 1/2" UHMWPE 12-strand construction, the same rope architecture used in synthetic winch lines.
• You're replacing steel screw pin shackles with a lightweight UHMWPE alternative that eliminates the projectile hazard of a steel shackle failure under load — at 7 oz, this shackle is a fraction of the weight of a steel equivalent at this load rating.
• You're running Closed System Winching® or want the option — this shackle is compatible with Factor 55's closed-link rigging technique and fits standard shackle mount products directly.

The Result

• 60,000 lb MBS / 12,000 lb WLL — a 5:1 safety factor, rated for full-size trucks and SUVs with GVW between 7,500–12,000 lbs.
• 1/2" UHMWPE 12-strand rope construction — the same rope architecture used in synthetic winch lines, with consistent, repeatable MBS values lab- and field-tested by Factor 55.
• Individually serialized for manufacturing date and material lot traceability — each shackle carries a unique serial number for documentation and provenance tracking.

The Standard Duty soft shackle uses 1/2" diameter UHMWPE (Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene) 12-strand rope — the same construction used in synthetic winch lines. UHMWPE has a higher strength-to-weight ratio than steel wire rope of equivalent diameter, does not corrode, and does not store kinetic energy under tension. When a steel shackle fails under load, the stored elastic energy releases as a high-velocity projectile. A UHMWPE soft shackle falls to the ground on failure — a critical safety distinction in any recovery scenario where personnel are near the rigging. The 12-strand construction provides a balanced, round cross-section that distributes load evenly across all strands — the same reason synthetic winch lines use this construction. The Standard Duty designation distinguishes this shackle from the Extreme Duty line, which adds a woven polyester jacket with Fiber Lock coating for additional abrasion and UV protection. The Standard Duty shackle is the correct choice for full-size truck and SUV recovery applications where the additional jacket protection of the Extreme Duty line is not required. WLL and MBS are clearly marked on the shackle. Each shackle is individually serialized for manufacturing date and material lot traceability — the serial number allows the shackle to be traced back to its specific material lot and production date, which is relevant for operators who require documentation of rigging component provenance. Fits standard shackle mount products including Factor 55 FlatLink, ProLink, and HitchLink series.

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Standard Duty vs. Extreme Duty — Which to Choose

Compatibility

✔ Full-size trucks and SUVs — GVW 7,500–12,000 lbs
✔ Factor 55 FlatLink, ProLink, HitchLink, and standard shackle mount products
✔ Factor 55 Closed System Winching® configurations
✔ Direct replacement for steel screw pin shackles in full-size truck recovery rigging

✘ Not designed for: Vehicles under 7,500 lbs GVW — see Factor 55 3/8" soft shackles (00066/00067) for lighter applications
✘ Not designed for: Vehicles exceeding 12,000 lbs GVW — see Extreme Duty 5/8" (00570) or larger for heavier applications
✘ Not a substitute for: Static tow connections — soft shackles are recovery rigging hardware, not flat-tow connectors

Usage Notes

• Inspect shackle before each use. Do not use a soft shackle with visible cuts, abrasion damage to the core, or knot deformation.
• Do not exceed the published WLL of 12,000 lbs under any load condition.
• WLL and MBS are marked directly on the shackle — verify ratings before use.
• Record the serial number for documentation purposes if required by your application.
• Compatible with Closed System Winching® — verify all other rigging components in the system are also closed-link hardware before executing a closed system recovery.

Engineering Question: What is your vehicle's GVW, and are you replacing steel screw pin shackles in a full-size truck or SUV recovery configuration? This shackle is rated for 7,500–12,000 lb GVW. If your GVW is under 7,500 lbs, see the 3/8" versions (00066/00067). If your GVW exceeds 12,000 lbs, see the Extreme Duty 5/8" (00570) or larger.