Turnbuckle Connection System

Designed for permanent connection of prefabricated concrete sections. These innovative Turnbuckles are part of a quick, effective, dependable connection system using anchors and screw connections embedded in prefabricated concrete. No grouting necessary. Once properly placed, immediately capable of supporting high shearing tensile full loads.

Feature:

Quick, effective, dependable connection of prefabricated concrete sections
No waiting for expensive welders
Built in magnets simplify placement of the recess unit
Concrete sections can be clamped without additional materials or special products
Weather resistant, can be installed at temperatures below zero degrees
Resistant to tensile and shear force
Cost and time savings through reduced assembly and connection times.
No need for time-consuming individual solutions
Engineering Approval No. Z-14.4-599

Turnbuckle Housings

Sylvan Part Number	Description	Tensile Force	Lateral Force	Length(a)	Length(a1)	Breadth(b)	Breadth(b1)	Height
BT.4009082.M12ST	M12 – 1/2” Turnbuckle Housing (Galv. Steel hot-dip)	7,576 lbs.	2,100 lbs.	2.65”	1.00”	2.65”	.62”	2.00”
BT.4009076.M16ST	M16 – 5/8” Turnbuckle Housing (Galv. Steel hot-dip)	9,700 lbs.	5,889 lbs.	3.54”	1.18”	3.54”	.70”	2.55”
BT.4009075.M20ST	M20 – 3/4" Turnbuckle Housing (Galv. Steel hot-dip)	11,700 lbs.	5,575 lbs.	4.72”	1.58”	4.72”	.86	3.54”

Turnbuckle Sets

Sylvan Part Number	Description
BT.4009086.M12SET	M12 – 1/2" Turnbuckle Set*
BT.4009074.M16SET	M16 – 5/8” Turnbuckle Set*
BT.4009072.M20SET	M20 – 3/4" Turnbuckle Set*

* Set Includes:
1 pc. Turnbuckle Housing
2 pc. Galvanized Hex bolts
2 pc. Galvanized fitted washers

Turnbuckle Accessories

Sylvan Part Number	Description	Notes
BT.3003163.M12AN	M12 Threaded Pigtail Anchor	(1/2” diam. x 4-1/3” long; 12mm diam. x 110mm long)
BT.3003067.M16AN	M16 Threaded Pigtail Anchor	(5/8” diam. x 6-7/8” long; 16mm diam. x 175mm long)
BT.3003064.M20AN	M20 Threaded Pigtail Anchor	(3/4” diam. x 7-5/8” long; 20mm diam. x 194mm long)