Tensioning And Rigging
Group 1: Tensioning & Rigging (The “Tensioners” Category)
This is where most of their architectural and structural hardware lives.
Rigging Screws
Turnbuckles (Standard & Stainless Steel)
Stainless Steel Swaged & Swageless Terminals
Wire Rope Grips (Galvanised & Stainless)
Straining Eyebolts
1. Tensioning & Rigging (The “Tensioners”)
Primary Keywords: Industrial tensioners, rigging screws UK, stainless steel turnbuckles, bespoke tensioning kits.
“Mainco provides high-performance tensioning solutions for structural, architectural, and industrial applications. From heavy-duty galvanised rigging screws to 316-grade stainless steel turnbuckles, our tensioning hardware is designed for precision and durability. We specialize in bespoke rigging kits, combining swaged and swageless terminals with high-tensile wire rope grips to ensure perfect alignment and load stability in any environment.”
Typical Applications:-
Based on the products listed on the Mainco page you provided, these turnbuckles (available in Eye, Hook, and Jaw configurations in both standard and stainless steel) are designed to adjust the tension and length of ropes, cables, and tie rods.
Here are the typical applications for those specific products:
1. Marine and Boating (316 Stainless Steel)
Since the page highlights “316 quality Marine equipment,” these are most commonly used for:
Standing Rigging: Adjusting the tension on the stays and shrouds that hold up a sailboat’s mast.
Lifelines: Maintaining the tension in the safety railings (wire ropes) around the deck of a boat.
2. Architectural and Construction
The “Open Body” style shown is often used in modern architecture for its aesthetic and functional properties:
Balustrade Railings: Tensioning the thin stainless steel cables used in staircases and balcony railings to provide a “see-through” safety barrier.
Suspension Canopies: Holding up lightweight glass or fabric awnings over building entrances.
Green Walls: Creating the wire tension frameworks that allow climbing plants to grow up the sides of buildings.
3. Industrial and Material Handling
The “Jaw & Jaw” and “Eye & Eye” versions are heavy-duty connectors used for:
Securing Loads: Holding down large machinery or structural components on flatbed trailers or shipping containers.
Pipe Grids: In theaters and studios, turnbuckles are used to level and tension the heavy overhead grids where lights and curtains are hung.
Conveyor Systems: Tensioning the support wires for long-distance industrial conveyor belts.
4. Outdoor and Fencing
Zip Lines and Suspension Bridges: Critical for taking the “slack” out of the main supporting cables.
Sports Netting: Tensioning the large nets found at driving ranges, baseball backstops, or tennis courts.
Fencing: High-tension wire fencing for livestock or security perimeters.
Quick Guide to the Fittings on that Page:
Hook & Hook/Eye: Best for temporary setups where you need to quickly attach or detach the tensioner.
Jaw & Jaw: The most secure permanent connection; the pin passes through an eyelet and is locked with a cotter pin, making it impossible to slip off.
Eye & Eye: Used when you are attaching to a permanent shackle or a hook already present on the structure.
