Stainless Steel Jaw/Jaw Rigging Screw

Questions and answers

Q: Are the sizes of the rigging screw above accurate?

We try our best to make sure the sizes are acurate but from time to time manufacturers can change the design without notification. If the sizes you require are critical please get in touch with the sales team

Q: How far can i screw out the rigging screw? 

We recommend screwing out the jaws no more than 80% of the total threaded area

Q: What is the maximum overall length these rigging screws can achieve?

For this listing we would get the pin to pin measurement (L2) and add 80% of the body measurement (L3). This will give you a rough maximum safely unscrewed measurement 

Q: What handed threads are the rigging screws?

One end is right handed and one end is left handed thread, the counteract each other so they screw outwards or inwards at the same time

Q: How does a rigging screw work?

Simply screw the rigging screw body to open or close the jaw ends, once you have the desired length you can use the locking nuts to secure the body into place 

Q: Why does the rigging screw body have a hole?

A central cross-hole is provided at the inner end of the thread and at each end of the body, which permits visual observation of the maximum permitted extended position of the end fitting

Q: What does a '6mm rigging screw' mean?

6mm simply means the threads of the rigging screw are 6mm diameter (M6)