Turnbuckles and Tie Rod Assemblies
The Turnbuckle or Turnbuckle Body is a critical part of the Tie Rod Assembly. The turnbuckle is most commonly used to adjust the length or tension of the Tie Rod Assembly. The Tie Rod Assembly may consist of ropes, cables, tie rods, and other tensioning systems. Tie Rod Assemblies are commonly used in seismic retrofitting and structural applications as aesthetic and architectural applications.
A Tie Rod Assembly normally consists of two threaded rods or eye bolts, one screwed into each end of the turnbuckle body. One rod or bolt with a right-hand thread, the other with a left-hand thread. The tension can be adjusted by rotating the turnbuckle body, which causes both rods or bolts to be drawn in or pushed out simultaneously, thus adjusting the length and or tension of the assembly.
Turnbuckle bodies and Tie Rod Assemblies are available in sizes from ¼ inch diameter to 4 ½ inch diameter. Larger sizes may be available by request.
Available in:
Material: C-1030, SA-182-F-11, Stainless Steel
Threads: U.N.C./U.N.F. Class 2B, Right or Left Hand, Metric, and ACME
Finish: Self-Colored, Galvanized, Plated, Electro-Polished
Options: Other Alloys; Heat Treating, Special Dimensions and Threading
Custom Turnbuckle Bodies are available upon request.
Specifications: Standard turnbuckle bodies comply to ASTM F1145-92
We will be happy to help you determine your assembly lengths and configurations if needed. Just bring us you “Pin to Pin” dimensions and we’ll take care of the rest.
A – Thread Dia. | T – Take Up | L – Body Length | B – Nut End | Rated Capacity | Unit Weight |
1 3/8 in | 6 in | 7 1/8 in | 9/16 in | 1200 Lbs. | 0.42 Lbs. |
1/2 in | 3 in | 4 7/8 in | 15/16 in | 2200 Lbs. | 0.56 Lbs |
1/2 in | 4 in | 5 9/16 in | 25/32 in | 2200 Lbs. | 0.85 Lbs. |
1/2 in | 6 in | 7 9/16 in | 25/32 in | 2200 Lbs. | 0.65 Lbs. |
1/2 in | 9 in | 10 9/16 in | 25/32 in | 2200 Lbs. | 0.90 Lbs. |
1/2 in | 12 in | 13 9/16 in | 25/32 in | 2200 Lbs. | .20 Lbs. |
5/8 in | 3 in | 4 7/8 in | 15/16 in | 3500 Lbs. | 0.56 Lbs. |
5/8 in | 4 in | 5 7/8 in | 15/16 in | 3500 Lbs. | 0.82 Lbs. |
5/8 in | 6 in | 7 7/8 in | 15/16 in | 3500 Lbs. | 0.98 Lbs. |
5/8 in | 9 in | 10 7/8 in | 15/16 in | 3500 Lbs. | 1.84 Lbs. |
5/8 in | 12 in | 13 7/8 in | 15/16 in | 3500 Lbs. | 2.35 Lbs. |
3/4 in | 6 in | 8 1/8 in | 1 1/16 in | 5200 Lbs. | 1.45 Lbs. |
3/4 in | 9 in | 11 1/8 in | 1 1/16 in | 5200 Lbs. | 1.84 Lbs. |
3/4 in | 12 in | 14 1/8 in | 1 1/16 in | 5200 Lbs. | 2.35 Lbs. |
7/8 in | 6 in | 8 5/8 in | 1 5/16 in | 7200 Lbs. | 1.85 Lbs. |
7/8 in | 12 in | 14 7/8 in | 1 7/16 in | 7200 Lbs. | 4 Lbs. |
1 in | 6 in | 8 7/8 in | 1 7/16 in | 9300 Lbs. | 2.60 Lbs. |
1 in | 12 in | 14 7/8 in | 1 7/16 in | 9300 Lbs. | 4.02 Lbs. |
1 1/8 in | 6 in | 9 1/8 in | 1 9/16 in | 11600 Lbs. | 4.06 Lbs. |
1 1/8 in | 12 in | 15 1/8 in | 1 9/16 in | 15200 Lbs. | 9.74 Lbs. |
1 1/4 in | 6 in | 9 1/8 in | 1 9/16 in | 15200 Lbs. | 4 Lbs. |
1 1/4 in | 12 in | 15 1/8 in | 1 9/16 in | 15200 Lbs. | 9.74 Lbs. |
1 3/8 in | 6 in | 9 5/8 in | 1 13/16 in | 17400 Lbs. | 6.15 Lbs. |
1 3/8 in | 12 in | 15.75 in | 1 7/8 in | 17400 Lbs. | 9.70 Lbs. |
1 1/2 in | 6 in | 9 3/4 in | 1 7/8 in | 21000 Lbs. | 6.15 Lbs. |
1 1/2 in | 12 in | 15.75 in | 1 7/8 in | 21000 Lbs. | 9.74 Lbs. |
1 5/8 in | 6 in | 11.0 in | 2.5 in | 24500 Lbs. | 9.80 Lbs. |
1 5/8 in | 12 in | 17 1/2 in | 2 3/4 in | 26000 Lbs. | 15.25 Lbs. |
1 3/4 in | 6 in | 11.0 in | 2.5 in | 28000 Lbs. | 9.80 Lbs. |
1 3/4 in | 12 in | 17.00 in | 2.5 in | 28000 Lbs. | 15.25 Lbs. |
1 7/8 in | 6 in | 11 5/8 in | 2 13/16 in | 27000 Lbs. | 14 Lbs. |
1 7/8 in | 12 in | 17 1/2 in | 2 3/4 in | 27000 Lbs. | 15.25 Lbs. |
2 in | 6 in | 11.5/8 in | 2 13/16 in | 27000 Lbs | 14 Lbs. |
2 in | 12 in | 17 1/2in | 2 3/4 in | 27000 Lbs | 15.25 Lbs. |
2 1/4 in | 6 in | 12 5/8 in | 3 15/16 in 4 | 8000 Lbs | 19.60 Lbs. |
2 1/4 in | 12 in | 19 5/8 in | 2 13/16 in | 48000 Lbs | 30.92 Lbs. |
2 3/8 in | 6 in | 13 1/2 in | 3 3/4 in | 52500 Lbs | 23.25 Lbs. |
2 1/2 in | 6 in | 13 1/2 in | 3 3/4 in | 60000 Lbs | 23.25 Lbs. |
2 1/2 in | 12 in | 19 1/2 in | 3 3/4 in | 60000 Lbs | 30.92 Lbs. |
2 3/4 in | 6 in | 14 3/8 in | 4 3/16 in | 75000 Lbs | 31.50 Lbs. |
2 3/4 in | 12 in | 22 1/2 in | 5 1/4 in | 79000 Lbs | 60.50 Lbs. |
2 7/8 in | 6 in | 14 3/4 in | 4 3/8 in | 79400 Lbs | 39.50 Lbs. |
3 in | 6 in | 14 5/8 in | 4 5/16 in | 96700 Lbs | 39.50 Lbs. |
3 in | 12 in | 22 1/2 in | 5 1/4 in | 100000 Lbs | 60.50 Lbs. |
3 1/4 in | 6 in | 16 7/8 in | 5 7/16 in | 104000 Lbs | 60.50 Lbs. |
3 1/4 in | 12 in | 22 1/2 in | 5 1/4 in | 104000 Lbs | 60.50 Lbs. |
3 1/2 in | 6 in | 16 7/8 in | 5 7/16 in | 122200 Lbs | 60.50 Lbs. |
3 1/2 in | 12 in | 22 1/2 in | 5 1/4 in | 122200 Lbs | 60.50 Lbs. |
3 3/4 in | 6 in | 18 in | 6 in | 167800 Lbs | 95.00 Lbs. |
4 in | 6 in | 18 in | 6 in | 167800 Lbs | 95.00 Lbs. |
4 1/2 in | 9 in | 22 1/2 in | 6 3/4 in | 233800 Lbs | 152.00 Lbs. |