45-100 - C. Sherman Johnson Jaw Open Body Turnbuckle - 1/2-20 Thread

Jaw/Jaw Open Body Turnbuckle - 1/2-20 Thread

For those who prefer a traditional body turnbuckle. The forged silicon bronze body, coupled with our integral toggle jaw, provides positive locking and ease of adjustment.

Forged silicon bronze bodies with 316 stainless ends offer a great non-galling combination. Integral toggle jaw eliminates the need for a separate rigging toggle. 

Specifications:

• Machine swage
• Bronze body/ 316 stainless ends
• Wire size: 5/16"
• Breaking strength: 10,500 pounds
• Safe working load: 4,200 pounds
• Thread size: 1/2-20
• Pin to pin length: 11-1/2" (closed) 15-1/2" (open)
• Body length: 6-1/2"
• Pin diameter: 1/2" 
• Weight: 1 pound

The C. Sherman Johnson Jaw/Jaw Open Body Turnbuckle (part number 45-100) is designed for applications requiring tensioning and adjustment of 5/16" wire. This turnbuckle features a forged silicon bronze body and 316 stainless steel ends, a material combination selected to reduce galling. It incorporates an integral toggle jaw, which simplifies rigging by removing the need for an additional toggle component. The open body design allows for visual inspection and ease of adjustment. With a closed pin-to-pin length of 11-1/2" and an open length of 15-1/2", it offers a 4" range of adjustment. It has a 1/2-20 thread size, a 1/2" pin diameter, and is rated for a safe working load of 4,200 pounds, with a breaking strength of 10,500 pounds. This component is suitable for IT infrastructure or industrial settings where reliable tensioning of wire or cable systems is necessary.