The ANYLOAD 535TS29 Load Pin is a compact load pin sensor designed specifically for integration into Crosby-style shackles and other shackle-based lifting hardware where direct load measurement is required without changing the basic mechanical arrangement. By building the sensing element into the pin itself, the 535TS29 allows operators and OEMs to measure load directly at the shackle connection point, making it well suited for applications where space is limited, hardware form factor is standardized, and reliable force feedback is needed for safety, monitoring, or control.
Load pins in this form factor are especially relevant for industries and equipment that already rely on shackles as a standard mechanical interface. Typical applications include lifting and hoisting systems, below-the-hook devices, rigging assemblies, winches, cranes, spreader bars, tension monitoring systems, offshore and marine equipment, towing and recovery equipment, and specialized material handling machinery. Because Crosby-style shackles are widely recognized and commonly specified across these sectors, a load pin designed around that geometry can simplify retrofits, reduce custom fabrication, and make it easier to add real-time load monitoring to existing equipment.
The 535TS29 is intended for OEMs, integrators, and end users who need a shackle load pin for overload monitoring, load verification, tension feedback, or operational safety in machinery and rigging systems. Measuring load at the pin rather than through a separate inline transducer can help maintain a cleaner mechanical package while still providing useful force data for control systems, displays, alarms, or data logging. This makes the product suitable not only for lifting and rigging, but also for equipment development, industrial testing, suspended systems, and other machinery that uses shackle-based connections as part of the primary load path.
If your application requires a custom shackle load pin or adaptation to a specific shackle size, mounting arrangement, cable exit, connector, or output format, ANYLOAD can assist with engineering consultation and customization. We work with customers developing load monitoring systems for lifting equipment, rigging hardware, industrial machinery, marine applications, and other force measurement projects where compact integration and application-specific design are critical.