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🧾 Overview
The Factor 55 Extreme Duty Soft Shackle (5/8" x 18") is a high-strength, lightweight replacement for traditional steel screw pin shackles used in serious recovery and winching applications. Engineered, lab tested, and manufactured in the USA, it delivers consistent and repeatable minimum breaking strength performance under demanding loads.
Constructed from HMPE Plasma® rope with a reinforced woven polyester jacket and Fiber Lock coating, this 18" model offers superior abrasion resistance, UV protection, and increased strength compared to many standard soft shackles on the market. Fully compatible with Closed System Winching setups for advanced recovery confidence.
✔ Made in the USA
✔ Closed System Winching compatible
✔ 25–30% stronger than many standard soft shackles
✔ Reinforced abrasion & UV protection
✔ Lightweight alternative to steel shackles
📌 Specs
- Key Features & Benefits
- Minimum Breaking Strength (MBS) – 102,500 lbs
- Working Load Limit (WLL) – 20,500 lbs
- 5/8" Diameter HMPE Plasma Rope Construction
- Woven Polyester Jacket with Fiber Lock Coating
- Protective Jacket Positioned Near Knot for Maximum Abrasion Resistance
- 25–30% Stronger Than Many Standard Soft Shackles
- 18" Length for Versatile Rigging
📘 Specifications
- Brand: Factor 55
- Product Type: Extreme Duty Soft Shackle
- Diameter: 5/8"
- Length: 18"
- Minimum Breaking Strength: 102,500 lbs
- Working Load Limit: 20,500 lbs
- Material: HMPE Plasma Rope with Polyester Protective Jacket
- Country of Origin: USA
- Sold As: Each
📦 What’s Included (What’s in the Box)
- (1) Factor 55 Extreme Duty Soft Shackle – 5/8" x 18"
🛡 Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty provided by Factor 55.
⚠️ Fitment Notes
- Universal Recovery & Heavy-Duty Rigging Applications
- Compatible with:
- Winch lines
- Snatch blocks
- Tree savers
- Recovery straps
- Closed System Winching hardware
⚠️ Fitment Notes
- Designed for recovery and rigging applications only
- Always follow proper winching procedures
- Inspect before each use
- Do not exceed 20,500 lb Working Load Limit