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Stemball Backing Shell Tangs


Formed SS Backing Shells install from outside through slot in mast for use with Stemball wire swage and Rod fittings. One or more Cup Washers are often required. Tangs are designed to fit through the mounting slot and are then fastened from the outside. Note: This type of tang actually becomes part of the rigging. It must be put on the wire before the wire is attached to the Mast. It must be removed from the mast to take the rigging off.

Stemball Backing Shell Tangs come in Three Types, they are identified by the shape of the portion of the Tang that protrudes from the Mast after installation.

Round Stemball Backing Shell Tangs

Oval Stemball Backing Shell Tangs

Teardrop Shaped Stemball Backing Shell Tangs


Round Stemball Backing Shell Tangs
Round Stemball Backing Shell for 5/32" & 3/16" wire: RR 86-BSR-5S:
SS Stemball Backing Shell Tang for 5/32" & 3/16", and 4mm & 5mm wire using standard Stemball fittings and appropriate Cup Washers. Mounts internally in mast cutout 1 3/4" (46mm) high x 1 1/4" (33mm) wide using (1) 3/16" (5mm) rivet. Plate is 3 3/16" (81mm) long x 1 7/16" (36mm) wide, and is contoured for use with most Mast Sections. Hole is 7/16" (11mm). Ac

 

RR 86-BSR-5S

Round Stemball Backing Shell for 7/32" & 1/4" wire: RR 86-BSR-6S:
SS Stemball Backing Shell Tang for 7/32" & 1/4", and 6mm wire using standard Stemball fittings and appropriate Cup Washers. Mounts internally in mast cutout 1 3/4" (46mm) high x 1 1/4" (33mm) wide using (1) 3/16" (5mm) rivet. Plate is 3 3/16" (81mm) long x 1 7/16" (36mm) wide, and is contoured for use with most Mast Sections. Hole is 9/16" (14.5mm). 

 

Round Stemball Backing Shell for 9/32" & 5/16" wire: RR 86-BSR-8S:
SS Stemball Backing Shell Tang for 9/32" & 5/16", and 7mm & 8mm wire using standard Stemball fittings and appropriate Cup Washers. Mounts internally in mast cutout 2 1/2" (64mm) high x 1 5/8" (42mm) wide using (1) 1/4" (6mm) rivet. Plate is 4" (101mm) long x 1 3/4" (45mm) wide, and is contoured for use with most Mast Sections. Hole is 11/16" (18mm). 

 

Round Stemball Backing Shell for 3/8" wire: RR 86-BSR-10S:
SS Stemball Backing Shell Tang for 3/8", and 9.5mm & 10mm wire using standard Stemball fittings and appropriate Cup Washers. Mounts internally in mast cutout 3 3/16" (82mm) high x 1 1/2" (50mm) wide using (1) 1/4" (6mm) rivet. Plate is 4 3/4" (122mm) long x 1 15/16" (49mm) wide, and is contoured for use with most Mast Sections. Hole is 7/8" (22mm). 

 

RR 86-BSR-10S

Round Stemball Backing Shell for 7/16" wire: RR 86-BSR-12S:
SS Stemball Backing Shell Tang for 7/16", and 11mm & 12mm wire using standard Stemball fittings and appropriate Cup Washers. Special reinforced, welded unit mounts internally in mast cutout 3 3/16" (82mm) high x 1 1/2" (50mm) wide using (1) 1/4" (6mm) rivet. Plate is 4 3/4" (122mm) long x 1 15/16" (49mm) wide, and is contoured for use with most Mast Sections. Hole is 7/8" (22mm). 

 

RR-86-BSR-12S

Oval Stemball Backing Shell Tangs
Oval Stemball Backing Shell for 3/16" & 5mm wire: RR 86-BSO-5:
SS Stemball Backing Shell Tang for 3/16" and 5mm wire using standard Stemball fittings and appropriate Cup Washers. Mounts internally in mast cutout 1 1/2" (38mm) high x 1" (25mm) wide using (1) 3/16" (5mm) rivet. Plate is 2 9/16" (65mm) long x 1 1/4" (32mm) wide, and is contoured for use with most Mast Sections. Hole is 3/8" (10mm). 1570

 

RR 86-BSO-4

Oval Stemball Backing Shell for 7/32", 1/4"& 6mm wire: RR 86-BSO-6:
SS Stemball Backing Shell Tang for 7/32" & 1/4", and 6mm wire using standard Stemball fittings and appropriate Cup Washers. Mounts internally in mast cutout 1 7/8" high x 1 1/4" wide using (2) 3/16" (5mm) rivets. Plate is 3 1/8" (80mm) long x 1 1/2" (38mm) wide, and is contoured for use with most Mast Sections. Hole is 9/16" (14mm).

 

Oval Stemball Backing Shell for 9/32" & 7mm wire: RR 86-BSO-7:
SS Stemball Backing Shell Tang for 9/32" and 7mm wire using standard Stemball fittings and appropriate Cup Washers. Mounts internally in mast cutout 2 3/4" (70mm) high x 1 1/2" (39mm) wide using (1) 3/16" (5mm) rivet. Plate is 3 7/8" (98mm) long x 1 3/4" (46mm) wide, and is contoured for use with most Mast Sections. Hole is 9/16" (14.5mm).

 

RR 86-BSO-7
Oval Stemball Backing Shell for 3/8" & 7/16" wire: RR 86-BSO-10:
SS Stemball Backing Shell Tang for 3/8" & 7/16", and 9.5, 10, 11, & 12mm wire using standard Stemball fittings and appropriate Cup Washers. Mounts internally in mast cutout 3 5/8" (92mm) high x 2 3/8" (60mm) wide using (1) 1/4" (6mm) rivet. Plate is 4 7/8" (123mm) long x 2 5/8" (67mm) wide, and is contoured for use with most Mast Sections. Hole is 7/8" (22mm).

 

RR 86-BSO-10


Teardrop Stemball Backing Shell Tangs
Teardrop Stemball Backing Shell for 1/8" & 5/32" wire: RR 86-BST-4:
SS Stemball Backing Shell Tang for 1/8" & 5/32", and 4mm wire using standard Stemball fittings and appropriate Cup Washers. Mounts internally in tapered mast cutout 1 5/8" (42mm) high x (maximum) 1 1/8" (28mm) wide using (2) 3/16" (5mm) rivets. Mounting surface is slightly curved to fit a variety of mast surfaces. Plate is 3 3/16" (80mm) long x 1 1/4" (32mm) wide, hole is 3/8" (9.5mm). 40

 

RR 86-BST-4

Teardrop Stemball Backing Shell for 5/16" & 8mm wire: RR 86-BST-8:
SS Stemball Backing Shell Tang for 5/16" and 8mm wire using standard Stemball fittings and appropriate Cup Washers. Mounts internally in tapered mast cutout 3 1/2" (90mm) high x (maximum) 2 1/8" (54mm) wide using (1) 3/16" (5mm) rivet. Mounting surface is slightly curved to fit a variety of mast surfaces. Plate is 4 3/8" (111mm) long x 2 5/16" (59mm) wide, hole is 11/16" (18mm). 80

 

RR 86-BST-8

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