SHACKLES

Shackles for shredders and verge crushers: an essential part for efficient flail mounting

Shackles are an essential part of the operation of roadside shredders. They serve as attachment points for flails, whether Y-flails, spoons or hammers. Although they may appear simple, they play a crucial role in ensuring solid, secure mounting, while allowing good freedom of movement of the flails for optimum cutting.

There are two main types of shackle used on shredders and verge crushers, each adapted to specific flails and precise tasks.

Types of Shackles for Splicers and Verge Shredders

1. Straight shackles

Straight shackles are commonly used for mounting Y-flails and hammer flails of the Adze type. These shackles enable the flails to be mounted simply and efficiently, while allowing them to pivot around the axis for smooth, even cutting.

Y-shaped flails are often used for light to medium brush-cutting work, while Herminette-type hammer flails are more robust and capable of cutting branches up to 5 or 6 cm in diameter. Straight shackles provide the stability needed for these cutting jobs, while maintaining a degree of flexibility to absorb shocks and guarantee an even cut.

Available products :

• Reinforced Straight Shackle for Splitter:
  Ref: MR11-14
  Hole: Ø 11.5 mm, Wire: 14 mm.

• Reinforced straight shackle for separator:
  Ref.: MR16-14
  Hole: Ø 16.5 mm, Thread: 14 mm.

• Reinforced straight shackle for separator:
  Ref.: MR14-14
  Hole: Ø 15.5 mm, Thread: 14 mm.

2. Twisted Shackles

Twisted shackles are designed to fit spoon flails, which are often used for mowing roadside verges. Their twisted shape gives the spoon flail a better position for more effective suction of the grass and vegetation to be cut, ensuring a cleaner, more even cut. Spoon flails are particularly suited to uneven terrain or dense vegetation, where more aggressive cutting is required.

Available products :

• Torse shackle 11 mm:
  Ref.: MRT11-11
  Hole: Ø 11.5 mm.

• 14 mm Torso shackle:
  Ref.: MRT14-14
  Hole: Ø 15.5 mm.

Recent innovations in shackle systems

In recent years, several manufacturers have sought to make shackle assembly and disassembly simpler and faster, in particular to limit downtime for maintenance or shackle replacement.

Noremat's Fixa Speed system

The Fixa Speed system, developed by Noremat, is an innovative quick-fit shackle mechanism for flails. This system enables the shackles to be replaced without having to be completely dismantled. This saves a considerable amount of time during maintenance operations, and is particularly useful for farmers or green space maintenance professionals who regularly use their spreaders.

Speed System from Forges Gorce

A few years after the introduction of the Fixa Speed, Forges Gorce developed its own rapid flail mounting system, called the Speed System. This system is based on the same principle as Noremat's, but also allows quick replacement of shackles without complete dismantling. Thanks to this innovation, maintenance downtime is reduced and field operations are optimized.

Advantages of shackles for shredders and verge crushers

1. Easy assembly and disassembly: with systems such as Fixa Speed and Speed System, shackle replacement becomes quicker and simpler, reducing maintenance costs and optimizing performance in the field.

2. Versatility of use: whether for Y-flails, spoon flails or adze-type hammers, the straight and twisted shackles enable robust and durable flail installation, guaranteeing efficient cutting in all conditions.

3. Sturdiness and durability: Made from high-quality materials, shackles are designed to withstand the shocks andwear resulting from intensive brush-cutting work. They guarantee a long service life, even in tough working environments.

4. Multi-brand adaptability: Camagris offers shackles compatible with brushcutters from Rousseau, SMA, Noremat, Energreen, Bomford, Turner, Mc Connel, Nicolas, Kuhnand Ferri, so you're sure to find the right parts for your machine.

Other spare parts available from Camagris

In addition to shackles, Camagris offers a wide range of spare parts for shredders and verge crushers, including :

• Spoon flails: Perfect for improved suction and a cleaner cut when mowing roadside verges or embankments.
• Brushcutting hammers: Ideal for intensive brushcutting and cutting thick branches up to 10 cm in diameter.
• Spacers and other accessories: To ensure correct, long-lasting installation of your flails or hammers.

Why choose Camagris for your shackles and other spare parts?

At Camagris, we're committed to supplying quality spare parts for your shredders and verge crushers. When you order from us, you benefit from a number of advantages:

• Fast delivery throughout Europe, to ensure that your machines remain operational without interruption.
• Personalized technical assistance to help you choose the parts best suited to your needs.
• Responsive customer service, available to answer all your questions and support you in your purchasing process.

Conclusion

Shackles are crucial to the smooth operation of your shredders, whether you're fitting Y-flails, spoon flails or adze hammers. Thanks to innovations such as the Fixa Speed from Noremat and the Speed System from Forges Gorce, replacing flails has become faster and easier, saving you time and optimizing your operations in the field. To order your shackles or discover our wide range of spare parts, visit https://www.cam-agri-parts.fr/en/ and make sure your machines are working at full capacity.