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    Closed-Body Eye-to-Eye Turnbuckles—Not for Lifting

    The closed body protects threads from damage and debris and has a slim profile to fit in tight spaces.
    Note: Capacities listed are for straight or in-line pull only.
    Forged Steel Body with Galvanized Steel Fittings
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Turnbuckles. Closed-Body Eye-to-Eye Turnbuckles—Not for Lifting.
    Forged bodies and components are stronger than cast and wire drawn bodies and components.
    Galvanized steel is mildly corrosion resistant.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Retracted
    Lg.
    Max.
    Adjustment
    Extended
    Lg.
    Eye
    Shape
    Eye
    ID
    Thread
    Size
    Features
    Each
    1,6009"3 3/4"12 3/4"Round1/2"5/16"-24
    		Jam Nuts4361N13000000
     
    316 Stainless Steel Body with 316 Stainless Steel Fittings
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Turnbuckles. Closed-Body Eye-to-Eye Turnbuckles—Not for Lifting.
    316 stainless steel has good corrosion resistance.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Retracted
    Lg.
    Max.
    Adjustment
    Extended
    Lg.
    Eye
    Shape
    Eye
    ID
    Thread
    Size
    Features
    Each
    1,6008 1/2"4 1/8"12 5/8"Round1/2"5/16"-24
    		Jam Nuts3082T13000000
     

    Closed-Body Clevis-to-Clevis Turnbuckles—Not for Lifting

    The closed body protects threads from damage and debris and has a slim profile to fit in tight spaces. Made of 316 stainless steel, these turnbuckles have excellent corrosion resistance.
    Note: Capacities listed are for straight or in-line pull only.
    316 Stainless Steel Body with 316 Stainless Steel Fittings
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Turnbuckles. Closed-Body Clevis-to-Clevis Turnbuckles—Not for Lifting.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Closed-Body Clevis-to-Clevis Turnbuckles—Not for Lifting.
    Clevis
    Pin
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Retracted
    Lg.
    Max.
    Adjustment
    Extended
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Closure
    Method
    Clevis
    Inside Wd.
    Thread
    Size
    Features
    Each
    1,6008 5/8"3 3/4"12 3/8"5/16"Cotter Ring5/16"5/16"-24
    		Jam Nuts3082T33000000
     

    Internally Threaded Turnbuckle-Style Connecting Rods

    Image of System. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Connecting Rods. Internally Threaded Turnbuckle-Style Connecting Rods.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Connecting Rods. Internally Threaded Turnbuckle-Style Connecting Rods.
    Similar to turnbuckles, these rods have right-hand threads on one end and left-hand threads on the other so you can make a linkage that adjusts for tension. Add right- and left-hand threaded rod ends to build your linkages. Rods have a hex-shaped body so you can adjust them with a wrench.
    Note: The end with the left-hand threads is marked with a groove.
    Carbon Steel—Carbon steel rods generally handle higher loads than aluminum and stainless steel rods.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—18-8 stainless steel rods have good corrosion and chemical resistance.
    Aluminum—Aluminum rods are lightweight and have good corrosion resistance.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Hex
    Size
    Each
    Carbon Steel
     
    2" Overall Length
    5/16"-24
    		3/4"1/2"8415N58000000
     
    3" Overall Length
    5/16"-24
    		3/4"1/2"8415N6800000
     
    4" Overall Length
    5/16"-24
    		3/4"1/2"8415N7800000
     
    6" Overall Length
    5/16"-24
    		3/4"1/2"8415N8800000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    4" Overall Length
    5/16"-24
    		3/4"1/2"8416N7800000
     
    6" Overall Length
    5/16"-24
    		3/4"1/2"8416N8800000
     
    Aluminum
     
    2" Overall Length
    5/16"-24
    		3/4"1/2"8419K1200000
     
    3" Overall Length
    5/16"-24
    		3/4"1/2"8419K2300000
     
    4" Overall Length
    5/16"-24
    		3/4"1/2"8419K3400000
     
    6" Overall Length
    5/16"-24
    		3/4"1/2"8419K6200000
     
    12" Overall Length
    5/16"-24
    		3/4"1/2"8419K7200000
     

    Closed Turnbuckle Bodies—Not for Lifting

    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Turnbuckles. Closed Turnbuckle Bodies—Not for Lifting.
    The closed body protects threads from damage and debris and has a slim profile to fit in tight spaces. Made of 316 stainless steel, they have good corrosion resistance.
    316 Stainless Steel
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Max.
    Adjustment
    Thread
    Size
    Overall
    Lg.
    Each
    1,6003 3/4"5/16"-24
    		5 1/8"3082T61000000
     

    Hook-to-Clevis Turnbuckles—Not for Lifting

    The closed body protects threads from damage and debris and has a slim profile to fit in tight spaces. Made of 316 stainless steel, these turnbuckles have good corrosion resistance.
    Note: Capacities listed are for straight or in-line pull only.
    316 Stainless Steel Body with 316 Stainless Steel Fittings
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Turnbuckles. Hook-to-Clevis Turnbuckles—Not for Lifting.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Hook-to-Clevis Turnbuckles—Not for Lifting.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated.
    Clevis
    Pin
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Retracted
    Lg.
    Max.
    Adjustment
    Extended
    Lg.
    Hook Opening
    Wd.
    Dia.
    Closure
    Method
    Clevis
    Inside Wd.
    Thread
    Size
    Features
    Each
    2008 3/8"4 1/4"12 5/8"1/2"5/16"Cotter Ring5/16"5/16"-24
    		Jam Nuts3082T47000000
     

    Closed-Body Hook-to-Eye Turnbuckles—Not for Lifting

    The closed body protects threads from damage and debris and has a slim profile to fit in tight spaces.
    Note: Capacities listed are for straight or in-line pull only.
    316 Stainless Steel Body with 316 Stainless Steel Fittings
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Turnbuckles. Closed-Body Hook-to-Eye Turnbuckles—Not for Lifting.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated.
    316 stainless steel has good corrosion resistance.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Retracted
    Lg.
    Max.
    Adjustment
    Extended
    Lg.
    Hook Opening
    Wd.
    Eye
    Shape
    Eye
    ID
    Thread
    Size
    Features
    Each
    2008 1/2"4 1/8"12 5/8"1/2"Round1/2"5/16"-24
    		Jam Nuts3082T46000000
     

    Closed-Body Clevis-to-Eye Turnbuckles—Not for Lifting

    The closed body protects threads from damage and debris and has a slim profile to fit in tight spaces. Made of 316 stainless steel, these turnbuckles have good corrosion resistance.
    Note: Capacities listed are for straight or in-line pull only.
    316 Stainless Steel Body with 316 Stainless Steel Fittings
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Turnbuckles. Closed-Body Clevis-to-Eye Turnbuckles—Not for Lifting.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Closed-Body Clevis-to-Eye Turnbuckles—Not for Lifting.
    Clevis
    Pin
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Retracted
    Lg.
    Max.
    Adjustment
    Extended
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Closure
    Method
    Clevis
    Inside Wd.
    Eye
    Shape
    Eye
    ID
    Thread
    Size
    Features
    Each
    1,6008 1/2"4"12 1/2"5/16"Cotter Ring5/16"Round1/2"5/16"-24
    		Jam Nuts3082T23000000
     

    Closed-Body Mounting-Plate-to-Wire Rope Turnbuckles—Not for Lifting

    Image of System. Sleeve Grip Fitting (Shown Unassembled). Front orientation. Exploded view. Contains Annotated. Turnbuckles. Closed-Body Mounting-Plate-to-Wire Rope Turnbuckles—Not for Lifting.

    Sleeve Grip Fitting

    (Shown Unassembled)

    Create a wire rope railing, perimeter, or barrier. These turnbuckles have a closed body that protects them from damage and debris and keeps them slim enough to fit in tight spaces. All are 316 stainless steel, so they have excellent resistance to chemicals and salt water.
    Warning: Turnbuckles must match rope diameter and be installed correctly to obtain maximum holding power. Test all assemblies for required strength before use. Do not use with coated rope unless the coating is removed.
    Note: Capacities listed are for in-line pulling only.
    316 Stainless Steel Body with 316 Stainless Steel End Fitting
    Image of Product. Side2 orientation. Turnbuckles. Closed-Body Mounting-Plate-to-Wire Rope Turnbuckles—Not for Lifting, Sleeve Grip.

    Sleeve Grip

    Sleeve Grip—Turnbuckles with a sleeve grip fitting have a mounting plate with swivel ends. To install, mount the turnbuckle to a wall or post. Then unscrew the fitting, slide over the wire rope, and tighten the pieces together with a wrench.
    Mounting
    Plate
    For
    Wire Rope
    Rope Cap. Adjustment
    Factor
    Retracted
    Lg.
    Max.
    Adjustment
    Extended
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Movement
    Thread
    Size
    Dia.
    Construction
    Wire Rope Fitting
    Type
    No. of Mounting
    Holes
    Mounting
    Hole Dia.
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    70%7 3/4"3"10 3/4"2 13/16"13/16"360° Swivel5/16"-24
    		3/16"1 × 19 Strand Core
    7 × 7 IWRC
    7 × 7 Strand Core
    7 × 19 IWRC
    7 × 19 Strand Core
    		Sleeve Grip20.318"Yes9161T42000000
     

    Turnbuckle-Style Connecting Rods

    Image of System. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Connecting Rods. Turnbuckle-Style Connecting Rods.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Connecting Rods. Turnbuckle-Style Connecting Rods.
    Similar to turnbuckles, these rods have right-hand threads on one end and left-hand threads on the other so you can make a linkage that adjusts for tension. Add right- and left-hand threaded rod ends to build your linkages. Rods have a hex-shaped body so you can adjust them with a wrench.
    Note: The end with the left-hand threads is marked with a groove.
    Carbon Steel—Carbon steel rods handle higher loads than aluminum and 18-8 stainless steel rods.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—18-8 stainless steel rods are corrosion resistant and stand up to chemicals.
    Aluminum—Aluminum rods are lightweight and have good corrosion resistance.
    Carbon Steel
    18-8
    Stainless Steel
    Aluminum
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Hex
    Size
    Each
    Each
    Each
    2" Overall Length
    5/16"-24
    		3/4"5/16"8421N760000008422N76000000———0
     
    3" Overall Length
    5/16"-24
    		3/4"5/16"8421N83000008422N83000008420K173000000
     
    4" Overall Length
    5/16"-24
    		1 1/4"5/16"8421N89000008422N89000008420K1500000
     
    6" Overall Length
    5/16"-24
    		1 5/8"5/16"8421N99000008422N99000008420K6500000
     
    12" Overall Length
    5/16"-24
    		1 5/8"5/16"8421N109000008422N109000008420K2700000
     
    18" Overall Length
    5/16"-24
    		1 5/8"5/16"8421N118000008422N118000008420K8500000
     
    24" Overall Length
    5/16"-24
    		1 5/8"5/16"8421N12700000———08420K4500000
     

    Closed-Body Hook-to-Hook Turnbuckles—Not for Lifting

    The closed body protects threads from damage and debris and has a slim profile to fit in tight spaces.
    Note: Capacities listed are for straight or in-line pull only.
    316 Stainless Steel Body with 316 Stainless Steel Fittings
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Turnbuckles. Closed-Body Hook-to-Hook Turnbuckles—Not for Lifting.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated.
    316 stainless steel has good corrosion resistance.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Retracted
    Lg.
    Max.
    Adjustment
    Extended
    Lg.
    Hook Opening
    Wd.
    Thread
    Size
    Features
    Each
    2008 1/2"4 1/8"12 5/8"1/2"5/16"-24
    		Jam Nuts3082T45000000
     

    Clevis End Fittings for Turnbuckles—Not for Lifting

    Image of Attribute. Side1 orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. Turnbuckles. Clevis End Fittings for Turnbuckles—Not for Lifting.
    Forged 18-8 Stainless Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Turnbuckles. Clevis End Fittings for Turnbuckles—Not for Lifting, Cotter Ring Closure.

    Cotter Ring

    Closure

    Forged fittings are stronger than cast and wire drawn fittings.
    18-8 stainless steel fittings have good corrosion resistance.
    Clevis
    Pin
    Right-Hand
    Thread Direction
    Left-Hand
    Thread Direction
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Dia.
    Closure
    Method
    Clevis
    Inside Wd.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Each
    Each
    1,6005/16"Cotter Ring5/16"5/16"-24
    		2 9/16"4 1/2"3082T3920000003082T393000000
     

    Eye End Fittings for Turnbuckles—Not for Lifting

    Cold Drawn 18-8 Stainless Steel
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Eye End Fittings for Turnbuckles—Not for Lifting, Round Eye.

    Round Eye

    18-8 stainless steel fittings have good corrosion resistance.
    Right-Hand
    Thread Direction
    Left-Hand
    Thread Direction
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Eye
    Shape
    Eye
    ID
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Each
    Each
    1,600Round1/2"5/16"-24
    		2 13/16"4 5/16"3082T3780000003082T379000000
     

    Hook End Fittings for Turnbuckles—Not for Lifting

    Cold Drawn 18-8 Stainless Steel
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated.
    18-8 stainless steel fittings have good corrosion resistance.
    Right-Hand
    Thread Direction
    Left-Hand
    Thread Direction
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Hook Opening
    Wd.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Each
    Each
    2001/2"5/16"-24
    		2 13/16"4 5/16"3082T3650000003082T366000000
     

    Left-Hand-Thread Hex Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Hex Nuts. Left-Hand-Thread Hex Nuts.
    These nuts tighten when turned to the left. Use them with left-hand rods and screws to prevent counterclockwise-moving parts from loosening.
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Superior to 18-8 stainless steel, these nuts won't degrade when exposed to harsh weather, salt water, and most chemicals.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    5/16"-24
    		1/2"17/64"195355A227000000
     
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