Overview

• Turnbuckles can be used to apply tension to wire rope or cable.
• Composed of a forged body and two end fittings. End fittings can be eyes, jaws, or hooks.
• Must only be applied to loads within their working load limit as specified for the particular end fitting being applied.
• Apply turnbuckles in a straight in-line manner only. Do not allow anything to contact the turnbuckle body or end attachment threaded shanks.
• Apply load to the center of end attachment eyes and bowl of hooks. Do not tip load hooks or side load eyes.
• Chart Note: Imported.
• Design factor 5:1