Description

An eye nut is a fastener with a looped head and an eyelet that's used to attach hooks or ropes to a bolt or threaded rod. Eye nuts are often used for lifting objects, securing cables and wires, and pinning down wires and cables. How they work The eyelet of an eye nut provides a direct attachment point The nut portion of an eye nut is threaded to screw onto a bolt or threaded rod The combination of the eyelet and the nut creates a flexible and adjustable attachment point Where they're used Lifting: Eye nuts are used to create a strong anchorage point for lifting objects Securing cables and wires: Eye nuts are used to secure wires, cables, and ropes Pinning down cables and wires: Some eye nuts are used to pin down cables and wires, but they're not ideal for lifting What they're made of Eye nuts can be made from carbon steel, high tensile alloy steel, or stainless steel What to consider Eye nuts are usually used for vertical lifting, and not for angular lifting Loading an eye nut at an angle can alter its working load limit