Galvanized steel eye-and-eye turnbuckle with open body, isolated on a white background

Turnbuckles

Eye and Eye Turnbuckle Malleable Steel DIN 1480

A malleable steel eye and eye turnbuckle compliant with DIN 1480, designed for tensioning cables, wires, ropes, and other rigging components. The casting process produces a uniform body with consistent grain structure, suitable for moderate-duty applications where impact resistance is not the primary concern. Available in sizes M6 to M48, with galvanized surface finish, and supplied in cartons or gunny bags on pallets.

Size: M6-M48 Surface: Galvanized Process: Casting
Material: Malleable Steel
Type: Eye / Eye
Packing: Cartons or Gunny Bags and then on Pallets
Catalogue Family: Turnbuckles
Certificates: EN 10204 3.1 material test certificate on request

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Key Benefits

What Eye and Eye Turnbuckle Malleable Steel Gives You

Malleable steel body provides good tensile strength and ductility for static and low-impact tensioning tasks
Eye ends allow direct connection to pins, bolts, or other fasteners without additional fittings
DIN 1480 compliance ensures interchangeability with other standard rigging components
Galvanized surface finish resists corrosion in outdoor and humid environments

Casting process reduces material waste and tooling costs compared to forging
Compact design with threaded central body allows precise tension adjustment
No need for additional hardware at connection points when used with standard pins or bolts

Application Scenarios

Where Eye and Eye Turnbuckle Malleable Steel Is Used

Tensioning guy wires on telecommunications towers and radio masts in coastal or high-humidity areas
Adjusting tension in overhead power distribution lines where vibration and fatigue are minimal
Securing netting and mesh in temporary fencing or safety barriers on construction sites
Balancing sail rigging on small to medium-sized sailboats where dynamic loads are low

Stabilizing temporary structures such as scaffolding or temporary bridges with minimal dynamic loading
Securing cargo on trailers using cable tensioning systems in transport logistics
Mounting and aligning industrial equipment where minor adjustments are required

Who It Is For

Buyers This Product Is Built For

Rigging contractors specifying tensioning hardware for low-impact structural applications
Telecom tower maintenance teams needing compliant turnbuckles for guy wire adjustment
Construction site supervisors managing temporary fencing and safety netting
Marine equipment suppliers for sailboat rigging in non-racing or light-duty use

Logistics and transport operators securing cargo with cable-based tie-down systems
Industrial maintenance teams adjusting tension in static or semi-static rigging systems
Manufacturers of temporary structures requiring reliable, low-cost tensioning hardware

Problems It Solves

Problems This Product Removes

Need for a standardised, compliant turnbuckle that fits existing eye and pin connections without custom machining
Cost pressure on projects requiring large quantities of turnbuckles without sacrificing compliance
Corrosion risk in outdoor or marine-adjacent environments without a protective surface finish
Lack of availability of DIN 1480-compliant turnbuckles from a single supplier across multiple sizes

Difficulty in adjusting tension precisely without a threaded central body
Over-reliance on forged turnbuckles for applications where malleable steel is sufficient and more cost-effective
Multiple suppliers needed for different end types when a single solution with eye ends is required

Technical Features

Malleable steel body cast from Masteel material with uniform grain structure
DIN 1480 standard compliance for interchangeability and dimensional consistency
Eye ends on both ends for connection via pins, bolts, or other fasteners
Threaded central body with right-hand thread on one side and left-hand on the other for tension adjustment

Galvanized surface finish to resist rust and corrosion in humid or outdoor conditions
Available in sizes M6 to M48 with standard metric thread pitch
No additional fittings required at the ends when used with standard pins or bolts

Specifications

Eye and Eye Turnbuckle Malleable Steel Specifications

Values published in the Kailipu catalogue for this item. Anything not listed is available on request.

Standard	DIN 1480
Material	Malleable steel
End Type	Eye / Eye
Size Range	M6 to M48
Surface Finish	Galvanized
Process	Casting
Packing	Cartons or gunny bags on pallets

Materials

Materials And Finishes

Malleable steel cast from Masteel, providing good tensile strength and ductility
Galvanized coating applied after casting to resist corrosion in outdoor and humid environments

Threaded central body made from the same malleable steel with consistent grain structure
Eye ends formed during casting to match DIN 1480 dimensions and tolerances

Manufacturing Process

How This Product Is Made

1Malleable steel ingots melted and poured into precision sand molds

2Casting cooled and stress-relieved to prevent cracking

3Machining of threaded central body and eye ends to DIN 1480 dimensions

4Galvanizing bath immersion for corrosion protection

5Inspection of thread engagement and eye alignment

6Packing in cartons or gunny bags and palletized for export

Quality Control

Quality Control On Every Batch

Dimensional tolerance check against DIN 1480 size table
Visual inspection for casting defects such as porosity or cracks
Thread engagement test with mating bolts to confirm fit and function

Galvanizing thickness verified by non-destructive testing
Material Test Certificate to EN 10204 3.1 issued with the order on request
Third-party inspection accepted at the Qingdao warehouse before shipment

Customisation

Customisation Options

Custom tonnage stamping on the body for traceability
Private label and OEM marking available upon request
Custom surface finish including zinc plating, powder coating, or electrophoretic black

Custom packing configuration in cartons or gunny bags to suit warehouse or retail needs
Custom size range beyond M6 to M48 built to a supplied drawing

Compare

How It Compares With The Alternatives

An honest read on where this pattern wins and where another one would serve you better.

Alternative	Honest Trade Off
Forged carbon steel turnbuckle	Malleable steel is less expensive and suitable for static or low-impact tensioning; forged steel offers higher impact resistance but at higher cost
Hook end turnbuckle	Eye end allows connection with pins or bolts without additional fittings; hook ends are better for direct attachment to anchors
Threaded rod end turnbuckle	Eye ends provide a more secure connection point with pins; threaded rod ends require nuts or couplings for attachment
Jaw end turnbuckle	Eye ends allow easier alignment and connection with standard pins; jaw ends are better for securing irregular or non-circular fittings

Use Guide

How To Use And Inspect Eye and Eye Turnbuckle Malleable Steel

Verify the stamped size and thread direction match the intended application before installation
Use a torque wrench to tighten the central body to avoid over-tightening and thread damage
Ensure the pin used in the eye end is sized correctly and secured with a cotter pin or split pin
Inspect the galvanized coating regularly in corrosive environments and reapply if needed
Do not use in dynamic or high-impact applications where fatigue or sudden loads are expected
Retire the turnbuckle if the eye shows deformation or the thread is damaged
Keep the central body clean and free of debris to ensure smooth adjustment