Turnbuckles FLX5-TB for Flexilash lashing system The MacGregor Allset FLX5-TB is a family of compact and fully forged turnbuckles, which are used in the Flexilash system. Their lightweight and compact design ensures smooth easy operation and also minimises the problem of turnbuckles grinding against each other during the voyage. The FLX5-TB turnbuckle has a round bar body with forged end fittings that are welded to it. A one-piece forged adjustable spindle with jaw is inserted into a sliding nut inside the turnbuckle body, allowing fast and easy operation. The complete assembly is protected from the marine environment by hot-dip galvanising. The jaw is easily attached to a lashing eye-plate on the hatch cover, or another suitable structure, with a unique spring-loaded toggle pin. The bayonettype fitting toggle pin ensures the highest cargo safety without compromising ease of operation. The MacGregor Allset FLX5-TB turnbuckle is available either with traditional counter nuts or with the patented and easy-to-use MacGregor Allset design slack reducer (EZ-lock). This unique slack reducer is located on top of the spindle and thanks to its ratchet function, it can remain in a locked position while tightening the turnbuckle. When the turnbuckle has been tightened, the ratchet function prevents the lashing from slackening. This feature saves valuable time in port operations as it guarantees that the cargo is safely secured throughout the voyage. The FLX5-TB family is available in numerous lengths and has a 50-tonne breaking load. In addition, versions with a 60-tonne breaking load are available for use as single external lashings.
FLX5-TB Product
Length min - max, mm
Material
Treatment
Safe Working Load Tension, kN
Counter part
Related system
Design
FLX5-TB-50
According to order
High tensile steel
Hot-dip galvanised
250
FLX-RD lashing bar
Flexilash
Allset
FLX5-TB-50 with two connection points
According to order
High tensile steel
Hot-dip galvanised
250
FLX-RD lashing bar
Flexilash
Allset
FLX5-TB-60
According to order
High tensile steel
Hot-dip galvanised
300
FLX-RD lashing bar
Flexilash
Allset
67