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The illustration above shows the correct method for measuring the length of a Turnbuckle Rod.
The same system applies to all Turnbuckle Assemblies and Clevis Rod Assemblies. It is measured from the center of the Clevis Pin to the center of the opposite Clevis Pin. It will appear on drawings as;
COP/COP
(Center of Pin to Center of Pin)
There are still a number of measurements that need to be determined. Download the free Turnbuckle Worksheet. It provides a full understanding and detailed instructions for determining all the required measurements and how to decide stuch things as hardware selection, thread length, turnbuckle positioning and where to locate the left hand threads.
Overall Length (COP/COP) ______________
Steel Grade ______________
Finish ______________
1. Rod Diameter ______________
Left Rod Length ______________ Right Rod Length ______________
2. Turnbuckle Take-Up ______________
3. Clevis Number ______________
Clevis Grip Width ______________
4. Thread Length at Clevis ______________
5. & 6. Thread Length at Turnbuckle ______________
7. Clevis Pin Type ______________
Clevis Pin Dia. _____________
Clevis Pin Useable Length ______________
Clevis Pin Overall length ______________
