Page 213 2
nd
Edition – Rev 0
02-40
SAFETYING – MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
Another satisfactory double-wrap method is similar to the previous method, except that the
spiraling of the wires is omitted as shown on fig. 14, method B.
Single-wrap method
The single-wrap methods are described on fig 14, methods C and D.
Method C procedure
Pass a single length of wire through the cable eye or fork, or through the hole in the
swaged terminal at either end of the turnbuckle assembly.
Spiral each of the wire ends in opposite directions around the first half of the
turnbuckle barrel, so as to cross each other twice.
Thread both wire ends through the hole in the middle of the barrel so that the third
crossing of wire ends is in the hole, again, spiral the two wire ends in opposite
directions around the remaining half of the turnbuckle, crossing them twice.
Then, pass one wire end through the cable eye or fork, or through the hole in the
swaged terminals, in the manner previously described.
Wrap both wire ends around the shank for at least four turns each, cutting off excess wire.
Method D procedure
Pass one length of wire through the center hole of the turnbuckle and bend the wire
ends toward opposite ends of the turnbuckle.
Then pass each wire end through the cable eye or fork, or through the hole in the
swaged terminal, and wrap each wire around the shank for at least four turns, cutting
off excess wire.
After safetying, no more than three threads of the turnbuckle threaded terminal should
be exposed.
To Next Page
Loading...
