What Are the Four Basic Types of Turnbuckle End Fittings?
Dec 30th 2025
Turnbuckles • End Fittings • Rigging Connections
Turnbuckle end fittings determine how your tensioning system connects to anchor points, shackles, eye bolts, and other rigging hardware. The right end fitting improves alignment, reduces unintended loading, and helps keep your assembly stable over time. Below are the four most common end-fitting types you’ll encounter in professional rigging and industrial tensioning.
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What Is a Turnbuckle Used for in Rigging?
Dec 23rd 2025
Rigging Hardware Education • Tensioning • Best Practices
A turnbuckle is a precision tensioning component used to tighten, loosen, and fine-tune wire rope, cable, rod, or similar assemblies in a straight-line pull. In professional rigging, turnbuckles help you dial in alignment, remove slack, and maintain consistent tension—when selected and used correctly.
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