Features
- Drop forged carbon steel – one continuous piece, closed eye
- Hot dip galvanized zinc coating for corrosion resistance
- Meets or exceeds ASME B30.26
- Regular nut (plain pattern) eye bolt, non-shouldered
- UNC coarse threads
- Supplied with a galvanized hex nut
Sizes & Working Load Limits
In-line (0°) loads, 5:1 design factor.
- 1/4" (1/4-20) – 500 lb working load limit
- 5/16" (5/16-18) – 800 lb working load limit
- 3/8" (3/8-16) – 1,200 lb working load limit
- 1/2" (1/2-13) – 2,200 lb working load limit
- 5/8" (5/8-11) – 3,500 lb working load limit
- 3/4" (3/4-10) – 5,200 lb working load limit
- 1" (1-8) – 10,000 lb working load limit
- 1-1/4" (1-1/4-7) – 13,500 lb working load limit
Contact us for sizes not listed.
Common Uses
- Anchoring, pulling and hoisting connection points
- Docks, piers, boat lifts and marine rigging
- Guy wires, utility poles and pole line hardware
- Farm, fencing, gate and construction tie-downs
How to Choose
- Diameter: pick the size whose working load limit is above your heaviest load.
- Shank length: it must pass through the material with room for a washer and the nut, plus a couple of threads past the nut.
- Load direction: keep the load in line with the shank. For angled loads choose a shouldered eye bolt.
Installation & Safety
- Install through a clearance hole and tighten the supplied nut snug against the work with full thread engagement.
- Inspect before each use: do not use an eye bolt that is bent, elongated, worn or has damaged threads.
- Never exceed the working load limit, never shock load, and never weld on an eye bolt.
FAQ
What does working load limit (WLL) mean?
WLL is the maximum load an eye bolt should carry in service. Our galvanized forged eye bolts are rated for in-line (0°) loads with a 5:1 design factor, so the minimum breaking strength is about five times the WLL.
Can I use these eye bolts for angled lifts?
No. These are regular nut (plain pattern) eye bolts with no shoulder, so they are for vertical, in-line loads only. For angled loads use shouldered eye bolts or swivel hoist rings.
Do the eye bolts come with a nut?
Yes. Every galvanized forged eye bolt is supplied with a galvanized hex nut.
Forged vs. bent eye bolts: what is the difference?
A forged eye bolt is made from one continuous piece of steel with a closed eye, so it carries a rated working load limit. A bent (formed) eye bolt has an open or welded eye and is for light-duty use only.
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