Eyebolts

A standard eyebolt features a single forged ring on the top of the shank, whereas a ringbolt is equipped with an extra ring around the first ring. Eyebolts can only accommodate forces that are vertically above or below, while ringbolts can handle angled forces as well.

• Determine the thickness of the material in which the bolt will be installed.
• Choose a bolt such that the threaded portion of the eyebolt protrudes out of the surface.
• If the eyebolt has unthreaded portion inside the material, use washers to raise the height of the bolt such that only the threaded portion is inside the material.
• Install the eyebolt inside the pre-tapped hole in the material.
• Use a screwdriver as a lever to screw in the bolt or hand-tighten it.
• Attach a nut if possible.

• Use eyebolts with a higher working load limit than required.
• Check for signs of wear or damage on the bolts.
• The threads on the eyebolt's shank & tapped hole should be clean.
• Do not grind or cut the eyebolt as that would damage the inner strength of the bolt.
• Loads should be applied on the axis of the eye.