23.4.1 Terminal Fittings

The following standard terminal fittings are available and may be used in combination if required:

  1. Screwed Elongated Eye.

    These are suitable for general usage, and designed to be compatible with small Dee shackles and shackles of the same WLL. They may be used with chain sling assemblies and textile slings provided suitable connecting devices are used. Wire ropes with thimble terminations may also be connected directly to this type.

    Figure 23.4.1-1 Turnbuckle with screwed elongated eye terminal fittings

  2. Screwed Trapezoidal Hook.

    Suitable for hooking into attachments or anchorages provided that they fit freely into the seat of the hook and do not load the hook on the point or exert any side thrust on the hook. They may be used with chain assemblies provided suitable connecting devices are used.

    Figure 23.4.1-2 Turnbuckle with screwed trapezoidal hook terminal fittings

  3. Screwed Fork.

    This configuration is suitable for use with solid thimble eye terminations on wire rope. They may be used with

    chain assemblies provided suitable connecting devices are used and also directly onto lifting lugs.

    Figure 23.4.1-3 Turnbuckle with screwed fork terminal fittings