Difference between revisions of "Kenter shackle"

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Alternative term: Detachable link

A stud link in three parts that can be opened by removing a diagonal pin that runs through the stud and the other two parts of the shackle. Used for connecting chains or replacing faulty links.




Please note that this is the term as it stands in the original IALA Dictionary edition (1970-1989)