What Is a Clevis? Structure, Types, and Common Uses
A clevis is a U shaped mechanical connector with a hole through each of its two prongs A clevis pin passes through both holes and usually through a matching hole in whatever part sits between the prongs letting the connection pivot around the pin’s axis while still carrying load It’s a fastener…
Clevis vs. Shackle: What’s the Actual Difference?
They’re not two unrelated fasteners a shackle is actually a type of clevis built and rated specifically for lifting and rigging Every shackle uses a clevis style U shaped body with a pin but not every clevis is rated or designed to be a shackle The real question isn’t which one is…
What Are the Two Types of Clevises? (It Depends Which “Two” You Mean)
If the question is about a clevis hanger specifically the answer is well documented a clevis hanger is built from two clevises a standard U shaped clevis and a V shaped clevis joined by a pin But clevis as a whole isn’t a two type category it’s a family of four recognized…