Eye Bolts

Eye bolts are utilized for attaching ropes chains or cables to a surface in order to support or lift loads. They are found to be used within construction lifting systems marine rigging and equipment anchoring. They provide solid connection points for heavy duty applications. Their looped head assists in guiding and holding lifting gear from sliding. Eye bolts are relied upon in areas where safety strength and stability are crucial. According to design, they can be employed for horizontal or angular lifting.

Various eye bolts are designed for particular uses. Forged eye bolts are used in heavier applications while bent eye bolts are for lighter use. Others have shoulders for angular pulls. Selection depends on load direction environment and application. Galvanized or coated bolts are suitable for outdoor or marine installations.

Plain eye bolts are only applicable in the vertical loads where no bending should occur i.e. straight downwards. Shoulder eye bolts possess a collar which sustains angular or side loads. Unless applied in a correct manner, simple bolts could be bent by the angled pressure. Multi-directional applications can be more versatile in the range of shoulder types. The right kind guarantees safety as well as proper load distribution. One should make sure the bolt and the direction of the load correspond.