Turnbuckle’s shape

  A turnbuckle is a link or sleeve with a swivel at one end and an internal screw thread at the other,or with an internal screw thread at each end,used as a means of uniting or couping,and tightening,two parts,as tne ends of two rods.

For all types of turnbuckles, there are several basic configurations: stub end, eye and eye, hook and hook, jaw and jaw, and jaw and eye. Stub end turnbuckles feature a steel rod that protrudes at both ends. Eye and eye turnbuckles have two circular or oval-shaped eyes. Hook and hook turnbuckles and jaw and jaw turnbuckles have either two hooks or two jaws, respectively. Jaw and eye turnbuckles are designed for specialized applications.