An eyebolt, also known as a lifting eye, is a bolt with a loop at one end. The eyebolt has a threaded shank or rod which is

securely screwed into a structure. Once the bolt is secured in place, ropes or cables can be anchored to or fed through the

protruding loop (eye).

How should you use eye bolts safely?

Orient the eye bolt in line with the slings. If the load is applied sideways, the eye bolt may bend. Pack washers between the

shoulder and the load surface to ensure that the eye bolt firmly contacts the surface. Make sure that the nut is properly torqued.

Engage at least 90% of threads in a receiving hole when using shims or washers. Attach only one sling leg to each eye bolt.

Advantages of eye bolts

Open Eye Bolt Advantages Open eye screws are distinguishable from other bolts in that they feature a circular loop or “eye” instead

of a standard head, and a thread on the other end. These types of structural bolt fastener products can withstand large amounts of

torque. Some of the benefits of open eye hooks, include: High strength.

What are the different types of eyebolts?

These eyebolts are generally less expensive and ideal for use in low load applications. The most common types of eye bolts used in

industrial applications are: nut eye bolts, machinery eye bolts and screw eye bolts. All three types come in two styles: plain and shoulder.