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C. Sherman Johnson Rigging

C. Sherman Johnson rigging hardware covers turnbuckles, toggles and wire terminals in type 316 stainless steel for standing rigging and cable railing. Find swage, hand-crimp and mechanical fittings to match your wire size. Choosing C. Sherman Johnson Rigging Start with your wire diameter. Johnson fittings cover 1/16 inch up to 3/8 inch wire, and a terminal sized to the wrong diameter will not hold safe working load. Match every turnbuckle, toggle and terminal to the same wire size as the rest of that run. Next pick the termination method. Machine swage terminals need a swaging press and give a clean permanent end. Hand-crimp and mechanical terminals can be installed with basic tools, which suits field repairs and one-off jobs. Deck...

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C. Sherman Johnson rigging hardware covers turnbuckles, toggles and wire terminals in type 316 stainless steel for standing rigging and cable railing. Find swage, hand-crimp and mechanical fittings to match your wire size.

Choosing C. Sherman Johnson Rigging

Start with your wire diameter. Johnson fittings cover 1/16 inch up to 3/8 inch wire, and a terminal sized to the wrong diameter will not hold safe working load. Match every turnbuckle, toggle and terminal to the same wire size as the rest of that run.

Next pick the termination method. Machine swage terminals need a swaging press and give a clean permanent end. Hand-crimp and mechanical terminals can be installed with basic tools, which suits field repairs and one-off jobs. Deck toggles and toggle jaws let the rigging pivot so it does not fatigue at the attachment point. Type 316 stainless resists corrosion in salt service, which is why it is used across the line.

Frequently Asked Questions

What wire sizes do these fittings cover?

C. Sherman Johnson offers terminals and turnbuckles for 1/16 inch through 3/8 inch wire. Match the fitting to your wire diameter for a safe load rating.

What is the difference between swage and mechanical terminals?

Swage terminals are pressed on with a swaging machine for a permanent end. Mechanical and hand-crimp terminals install with hand tools, which suits repairs in the field.

Why use a toggle in standing rigging?

A toggle lets the rigging pivot at the end fitting so side loads do not fatigue and crack the terminal over time.

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