How a Crosby Shackle Is Made

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We visited Kito Crosby’s flagship plant in Longview, TX, to see firsthand the shackle forging process. This video reveals every step of Crosby shackle manufacturing, from raw steel billets to finished, safety-critical hardware.

🔧 Watch the full process:
• Engineering and die manufacturing
• Closed die drop hammer forging
• Heat treatment for optimal strength
• Rigorous testing and quality control
• Finishing and assembly

Discover why Crosby Shackles are trusted worldwide in construction, manufacturing, oil & gas, and more. Perfect for rigging professionals, engineers, and industry enthusiasts!

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In this video
0:00 - Welcome to Kito Crosby’s Flagship Manufacturing Plant
0:49 - Who Is Kito Crosby?
1:21 - How Is a Shackle Engineered?
2:14 - What Are the Steps of Shackle Manufacturing?
3:36 - Crosby Die Manufacturing
4:26 - Analyzing the Steel Billets
4:43 - Induction Heating of Steel Billets for Shackle Forging
5:20 - Crosby Shackle Forging Process
6:34 - Crosby's Automated Shackle Forging Process
7:21 - Giant Crosby Shackle Forging Process
8:17 - Crosby Bolt Type Pin Manufacturing Process
8:59 - Shackle Ear Drilling Process
9:26 - Crosby Shackle Heat Treatment Process
10:39 - Automated Shackle Ear Hole Drilling
11:31 - Crosby Shackle Tumbling Process
12:16 - Crosby Shackle Assembly Process
13:19 - How Crosby Shackles Are Tested
14:08 - Crosby Powder Coating Process
15:12 - Crosby Shackles Heading to Your Jobsite
15:56 - How Mazzella Can Help With Your Lifting Operations

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