DLM has a long-running partnership with Chant, which delivers a variety of its load cells, load monitoring, and cable working equipment to the point of use, including telemetry shackles, a high-strength, marine-grade wireless load cell that incorporates a high-tensile stainless steel load pin. The shackles present an ability to transmit to multiple handheld displays; boast a line-of-sight range of 800 m (2,625 ft.); and are made from stainless steel.
DLM is a specialist in the design, manufacture, repair, and calibration of load cells, load monitoring, and cable working equipment for the offshore, marine, subsea, and lifting and rigging industries. Chant, meanwhile, also of British heritage, is a diversified engineering company that designs, manufactures, services, and calibrates testing machines, systems, and related accessories for industrial and military customers.
Chant has distributed DLM’s standard tensile load links, and shackle cells from 1 ton up to 50 ton capacity and wireless handheld displays to the U.S. since 2015, and further penetrates the market via a distribution network. One major difference between industries is the type of equipment used. Tow trucks typically use hydraulic systems to lift and recover vehicles and equipment.
Shackle load cells and load links play a crucial role in the tow truck industry. Tow truck operators often find themselves in emergency situations where they need to secure a vehicle quickly and safely for recovery. These tools provide a secure connection between the tow truck and the vehicle being recovered, making them essential to fully understand the forces being applied to all of the rigging.
When it comes to towing and winching applications, using shackles to connect equipment is common practice; shackles are commonly used in the tow truck industry to secure vehicles during recovery application. Specifically, shackles are used to connect the tow truck’s winch line to the vehicle being recovered. Shackles are necessary for recovery of different types of vehicles, such as cars, trucks,equipment and Tractor Trailers. The size and weight of the vehicle being recovered determines the size and strength of the shackle required. When installing a shackle it can be substituted with a Shackle Load Cell to measure the forces being applied to all of the rigging based on where it is located in the lay up. Load Cell Link Bars can also be installed in your rigging lay up where ever you choose to install. They can be at the load to determine the total load forces you’re trying to recover. Once you determine the total load force you can safely understand if your rigging lay up is sufficient.
However, it is crucial to approach the rigging process with caution and expertise to prevent damage to the equipment and ensure safety. Before rigging a shackle, it is essential to carefully select the appropriate size and weight capacity for the application. Additionally, the shackle must be checked for any defects or damage prior to use.
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