Eye bolt | A2 | M8266
A pad eye, also called a lashing eye, in A2 stainless steel with an oval base plate. It is manufactured from high-quality stainless steel to ensure long durability and resistance to corrosion, even in harsh environments such as marine and industrial applications. The mount consists of a sturdy loop and a base plate.
FIELD OF APPLICATION
The pad eye is used to create a secure anchor point when lashing cargo, cargo nets, and straps in transport, construction, and industrial environments. It is particularly well-suited for marine applications where moisture and salt water can otherwise cause rust. The advantages of using a stainless steel pad eye include high load capacity, easy installation, and a long service life even in exposed environments.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Product type: Pad eye
Grade: A2/AISI 304
Surface finish: Untreated (natural stainless steel)
Head shape: Eye
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
What is the advantage of an oval base plate on a pad eye?
The oval base plate combines compact external dimensions with a smooth, aerodynamic, and rounded aesthetic:
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No sharp corners: Unlike rectangular or rhombic plates, the oval shape has no sharp edges. This reduces the risk of rope, lines, clothing, or equipment catching or fraying against the corners of the plate.
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Easy mounting on narrow surfaces: The elongated shape makes the mount ideal for installation along narrow beams, posts, pipe flanges, or deck trim where width is limited.
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Even stress distribution: The oval contour distributes the load gently over the substrate without creating point-concentrated stress on the mounting surface.
Why is A2 (AISI 304) stainless steel suitable for lashing and anchoring?
A2 stainless steel (1.4301 / AISI 304) provides excellent corrosion protection and high mechanical strength for the vast majority of installations:
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Weather and moisture resistant: Withstands continuous outdoor exposure, rain, snow, and damp areas without suffering from surface rust or weakening at the weld joint between the loop and the base.
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Handles dynamic jerks: Austenitic stainless steel has high toughness, allowing the pad eye to withstand sudden jerks from tension straps and ropes during cargo securing or suspension.
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Versatile applications: Popular for anchoring in car transporters, trailers, workshops, framing systems, and for lighter marine applications in freshwater or above deck.
How should you install the pad eye for the most secure attachment possible?
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Use countersunk screws: The holes in the base plate are chamfered for countersunk screws (e.g., countersunk wood screws or countersunk machine screws DIN 7991 A2). This allows the screw heads to sit completely flush with the plate so they do not damage what is attached to the eye.
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Through-bolts for higher loads: For heavy loads in thin plywood, plastic, or sheet metal, through-bolts with large fender washers (DIN 9021 A2) and lock nuts (DIN 985 A2) on the back are recommended instead of wood screws.
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Orientation: Align the long side of the oval in the primary direction of pull to utilize the mechanical strength of the mount in the most effective way.