Pipe Turnbuckle with Toggle & Toggle is a tension adjustment device with seamless steel pipe as the adjustment body and toggle connectors (joint connectors) at both ends. Both ends are joint structures with holes (consisting of a fork-shaped base + cylindrical joints). The joints can rotate 360° around the base pin, and the joints themselves can swing ±45° around the center axis, forming a "universal adjustment" capability, which is suitable for scenes with large installation errors or dynamic angle compensation.
Material: carbon steel (hot-dip galvanized, zinc layer thickness ≥85μm), 304 stainless steel (resistant to atmospheric corrosion), 316 stainless steel (resistant to salt spray/acid and alkali), corresponding to high-corrosion environments such as dry industry, outdoor humidity, and marine/chemical industry.
Stock no. | Size(mm) | L(mm) | L1(mm) | M(thread) | BL(lbs) |
HS4020901 | 5 | 131 | 80 | M5 | 500 |
HS4020902 | 6 | 148 | 90 | M6 | 900 |
HS4020903 | 8 | 180 | 110 | M8 | 1650 |
HS4020904 | 10 | 220 | 120 | M10 | 2500 |
HS4020905 | 12 | 258 | 150 | M12 | 3700 |
HS4020906 | 14 | 295 | 165 | M14 | 5000 |
HS4020907 | 16 | 335 | 190 | M16 | 6950 |
HS4020908 | 20 | 385 | 210 | M20 | 9600 |
Universal adjustment, strong compensation ability: The "double-axis rotation" design of the toggle connector has an angle compensation range of more than 60% larger than that of the Jaw type (±30° single-axis swing) or Eye type (fixed angle). For example, when there is a 10° installation deviation between the two connected parts or a 20° relative displacement during operation, the toggle connection can eliminate stress by rotating itself to avoid the connection part from breaking due to rigid stress.
Joint structure, vibration and shock resistance: The toggle joint is connected to the base through precision bearings or self-lubricating sleeves, which can buffer the fatigue stress caused by high-frequency vibration in a vibration environment (such as fans and pump units). Tests show that under 10-50Hz vibration, its service life is more than 3 times longer than that of a rigid connector.
Tubular body, taking into account both strength and lightness: The torsional strength of the annular section of the steel pipe is 20% higher than that of a solid sleeve of the same specification, but it is 30% lighter. With the toggle connector, the overall load-bearing range covers 0.5-50 tons (depending on the specifications), and the safety factor is ≥4.0 (industrial grade).
Flexible installation and wide adaptability: The joint aperture of the toggle connector (such as 12mm, 16mm, 20mm) matches the standard bolt/pin shaft, and can directly connect ear plates, lifting rings, hooks and other components without the need for customized connectors. The installation efficiency is 40% higher than that of special connectors.
Typical application scenarios
Mechanical manufacturing and transmission: machine tool spindle belt tensioning device, through toggle connection to compensate for the vibration deviation of the belt during operation; roller tension adjustment of textile machinery to adapt to the slight shaking of the equipment during high-speed operation.
Buildings and bridges: steel structure seismic support system, absorbs impact energy through the swing of toggle joints during earthquakes to reduce structural deformation; invisible cable adjustment of glass curtain walls to compensate for frame displacement caused by temperature changes.
Ship and marine engineering: yacht deck equipment fixing (such as awnings, lifeboats), toggle connection to adapt to the multi-angle force caused by the hull swing; marine buoy anchoring system, 316 stainless steel model resists seawater corrosion, and the joint structure compensates for the up and down swing caused by waves.
Energy and transportation: cable tensioning device in wind turbine cabin, while tolerating the vibration of the wind turbine, adjusts the cable tension to avoid being too loose or too tight; the brake system pull rod of rail transit vehicles, toggle connection compensates for the change in the pull rod angle when the vehicle turns.
Q1: Will the toggle joint become loose due to frequent rotation?
A: No. The connecting pin between the joint and the base adopts an anti-loosening design (such as shaft end retaining ring + threaded fastening), and is equipped with a self-lubricating sleeve (made of PTFE or copper alloy). After 100,000 swings at ±45°, the looseness of the pin is ≤0.05mm, which does not affect the use. It is recommended to check the retaining ring status every six months to ensure that it does not fall off.
Q3: Compared with the jaw type, is the load-bearing capacity of the toggle type lower?
A: Under the same specifications, the rated load-bearing capacity of the toggle type is about 10% lower than that of the jaw type (due to the local stress concentration in the joint structure). For example, for a 1" diameter carbon steel model, the Jaw type can bear 10 tons, while the toggle type can bear about 9 tons. However, by thickening the joint base (increasing the wall thickness by 2mm), the load-bearing difference can be reduced to 5%, which is suitable for scenarios where flexibility requirements are higher than the maximum load-bearing limit.
Q3: How to avoid jamming of stainless steel toggle joints?
A: Before installation, it is necessary to remove the machining debris in the joint hole and apply special stainless steel grease (such as food-grade grease containing molybdenum disulfide); in a humid environment, rinse the joint part with clean water every 3 months to remove salt or dust, and then reapply grease. Avoid using engine oil (it is easy to absorb dust and cause jamming).
Q3: Can one end of the toggle be replaced with other connectors (such as Jaw)?
A: It is possible to customize a "mixed connection" model (such as a toggle at one end + a The custom model has a 3-5 day lead time longer than the standard model, and the cost increases by 15%-20%.
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