About this asset

This D-style galvanised steel shackle is a Revit family component designed for detailing structural rigging and lifting connections. The component features a classic D-shaped shackle body with a threaded screw pin, finished in a matte galvanised grey texture. The pin head is highlighted in red for visual clarity within a technical model. The geometry is clean, representing the standard U-shaped loop and the straight-sided shank typical of D-style shackles used in heavy-duty lifting or tensioning applications. It is presented as a single, consolidated assembly, showing the interaction between the shackle body and the bolt, which is clearly defined by the threading and the hexagonal head profile.

The download is a 870 KB file containing a Revit family (.rfa). Load it into a project from the Insert tab with Load Family, then place it like any other component of its category; it schedules and tags with the rest of your model.

Users should load this family into a structural or mechanical project file to annotate or detail connection points. It functions as a face-based or free-standing component, allowing for precise placement at nodes or cable termination points. Designers can manipulate the orientation using standard rotation tools to align the shackle with load vectors. Because it is a native Revit family, it can be scheduled as part of a hardware list or simply used for high-fidelity visual coordination in construction documentation.

This asset is essential for structural engineers and detailers working on industrial, infrastructure, or complex steel construction projects. It is frequently employed in BIM models to illustrate cable bracing, crane lifting points, or temporary works assemblies. Professionals search for this type of hardware when detailing site safety, rigging plans, or heavy equipment installations. It pairs seamlessly with structural steel framing, wire ropes, and lifting lugs, providing a realistic representation of mechanical connection hardware in both 3D views and 2D detail sheets.