New! Stronger Than Steel! Breaking Strength: 32,000 lbs! Gator-Jaw is a better built synthetic shackle with a breaking strength of 32,000 lbs! Starting with our uniquely designed button knot and self-tightening loop that will not to slip off during use. We use Plasma the highest strength synthetic rope available with our proprietary vinyl urethane coating process for abrasion protection. We even pre-test every shackle before it's packaged and shipped.