Turnbuckle connection (126)

Turnbuckle connection (126) creates a turnbuckle assembly. The parts that are connected must be parallel. Tekla Structures creates the connection objects symmetrically.

Objects created

Turnbuckle

Use for


Situation	Description
	Turnbuckle connection

Selection order

Select the main part.
Select the secondary part.

Note that the parts must be parallel.

The connection is created automatically when the secondary part is selected.

Part identification key


	Description
1	Turnbuckle

Picture tab

Use the Picture tab to define the dimensions of the turnbuckle.

Dimensions


	Description	Default
1	Length of the turnbuckle	`50 mm`
2	Length of the turnbuckle opening	Length of the turnbuckle – 20 mm
3	Outer diameter of the turnbuckle	Diameter of the rod + 2 x turnbuckle thickness
4	Width of the turnbuckle opening	Rod thickness - 1
5	Length of the thread cut	`100 mm`
6	Distance between the thread cuts	Half of the turnbuckle length

Parts tab

Use the Parts tab to define whether the turnbuckle is created as a profile or as a custom component.

Create as

Use this option to select whether to create the turnbuckle as a profile or as a custom component.


Option	Description	Default
Pos_No	Prefix and start number for the part position number. Some components have a second row of fields where you can enter the assembly position number.	The default part start number is defined in the Components settings in File menu > Settings > Options.
Material	Material grade.	The default material is defined in the Part material box in the Components settings in File menu > Settings > Options.
Name	Name that is shown in drawings and reports.

If you select to create the turnbuckle as a custom component, select the custom component from the Applications & components catalog and define the custom settings, up direction, rotation, and length.

Parameters tab

Use the Parameters tab to define the thread type, cuts and size, and whether the turnbuckle is created as an assembly or as single parts.

Thread type

Define the direction of the threads at the turnbuckle.


Option	Description
	Default RH – LH (right hand – left hand) Tekla Structures stores RH as a user-defined attribute to the first rod and LH as a user-defined attribute to the second rod. AutoDefaults can change this option.
	RH – LH (right hand – left hand) Tekla Structures stores RH as a user-defined attribute to the first rod and LH as a user-defined attribute to the second rod.
	LH – RH (left hand – right hand) Tekla Structures stores LH as a user-defined attribute to the first rod and RH as a user-defined attribute to the second rod.