Each end of the turnbuckle is threaded in opposite directions so that when you rotate the body of the turnbuckle one way tension will be increased, rotate the other way and tension will be released. A versatile fixing which allows for adjustments in precise increments, there is a large variety of turnbuckles that have fork – fork attachments.
Rules of thumb:
- Wind the turnbuckle open and apply lanolin or anti seize compound to the thread.
- Attach the turnbuckle to the shade and offer up to each post eye in turn.
- Work around the sail tensioning a little at a time in turn to ensure even tension all round.
- Stop tensioning when the shade is rigid and flat with no creases, then tighten the locking nuts up to the barrel of the turnbuckle to prevent from spinning loose.
- Check and re-tension after settling in, and check and re-tension periodically.
Adjustable fork to fork turnbuckle
M6 TURNBUCKLE
KSFX61CB
Suitable for indoor Shade Sails and external Shade Sails that are less than 8 sqm
Recommended link allowance = 170mm
M.B.L = 7.7Kn
Measurements L
Fully Tensioned 150mm
Half Tensioned 180mm
Fully Released 210mm
M8 TURNBUCKLE – STANDARD
KSFX81CB
Recommended link allowance = 210mm
M.B.L = 13.9Kn
Measurements L
Fully Tensioned 167mm
Half Tensioned 212mm
Fully Released 257mm
M8 TURNBUCKLE – SHORT
KSFX81SH
Recommended link allowance = 150mm
M.B.L = 13.9Kn
Measurements L
Fully Tensioned 122mm
Half Tensioned 140mm
Fully Released 165mm
M10 TURNBUCKLE
KSFX01CB
Recommended link allowance = 260mm
M.B.L = 21.08Kn
Measurements L
Fully Tensioned 190mm
Half Tensioned 240mm
Fully Released 290mm
Single ended Turnbuckle
SINGLE ENDED M8 TURNBUCKLE
KSFX8PBT
This turnbuckle is the strongest short tensioning fixing for smaller gaps between your Shade Sail and anchor point. Adjustable from one end.
Recommended link allowance = 150mm
M.B.L = 13.9Kn
Measurements L
Fully Tensioned 122mm
Half Tensioned 144mm
Fully Released 157mm
Hook-Hook Turnbuckle
M6 HOOK- HOOK TURNBUCKLE
KSFXHH06
Open body rigging screw with hooks at each end, for ease of removal. Marine grade 316 stainless steel.
Tensioned as per the fork end turnbuckles and supplied with left & right hand nuts to lock either end of the open body, preventing the turnbuckle from winding loose.
Recommended link allowance = 190mm
M.B.L = 2.7Kn
Measurements L
Fully Tensioned 160mm
Half Tensioned 190mm
Fully Released 230mm