Extreme Duty Soft Shackle 1 1/8 Inch X 24 Inch Factor 55

The Factor 55 Extreme Duty Soft Shackle is a 1-1/8" diameter, 24" pull-to-pull length rigging component built from HMPE Plasma rope — a lightweight alternative to common steel screw pin shackles. The woven polyester jacket is carefully whipped and coated with Fiber Lock, with the protective layer attached close to the knot to maximize abrasion coverage where it matters most.

The numbers here are serious: minimum breaking strength of 294,000 lbs and a working load limit of 58,800 lbs. That's 25–30% more verified breaking strength compared to standard soft shackles on the market. Factor 55 backs those figures with lab and field testing, not just spec sheet claims.

We like this shackle for its role in Closed System Winching setups, where every link in the rigging chain matters. It pairs directly with the Factor 55 2-1/2" Extreme Duty Kinetic Energy Rope for a cohesive recovery kit. Made in the USA, red colorway for visibility in the field. If you're building out a recovery rigging setup and want a shackle that won't be the weak point, this is the one we'd put in the kit.