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Eye Bolt / Eye Nut Selection — Quick Reference
Eye bolts and eye nuts are LIFTING POINTS — selection is a safety-critical decision. Standard eye bolts are rated for STRAIGHT VERTICAL pull only; angular/side loading derates them by 75%+. Use swivel eye bolts for angled lifts. ALWAYS check the WLL stamping and load direction.
| Type | Load Direction | WLL Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swivel Eye Bolt (Pivoting Bail) | Any direction — bail aligns with load | 0.3 t – 12 t+ | Multi-leg slings, angled lifts — keeps full WLL at any angle |
| Oblong Eye Bolt (DIN 580 / DIN 582) | Straight vertical ONLY — derates dramatically at angle | 0.4 t – 25 t | Vertical-only lifts, machinery anchor points |
| G80 Weld-On Lifting Eye | Welded to load — direction set by weld orientation | 1 t – 25 t | Permanent lifting points on fabricated equipment, hoppers |
| DIN 582 Eye Nut (Threaded Female) | Straight vertical ONLY | 0.4 t – 25 t | Bolt-through threaded applications |
| Stainless Steel 316 Eye Bolts/Nuts | Vertical ONLY (standard) or swivel | 0.3 t – 5 t | Marine, food, corrosive environments |
| Long Series Eye Bolts | Vertical ONLY | 0.4 t – 12 t | Deep tapped holes — engineered penetration depth |
| Forged Lifting Ring | Any direction — pivoting bail | Per spec | Heavy + permanent lifting points |
Critical: Standard eye bolts at 45° angle = only ~30% of rated WLL; at 90° = 0%. SWIVEL eye bolts hold full WLL at any angle — use these for multi-leg slings. All eye bolts must thread fully into base material (1.5× diameter min thread engagement). Brands: Austlift, Beaver, Yoke, Inox World, Hobson. Companion: lifting equipment, shackles, lifting hooks, eye bolt guide.
Secure Your Lifting Points with Industrial Eye Bolts, Eye Nuts and Eye Screws
Eye bolts, eye nuts and eye screws are foundational lifting and rigging hardware — threaded into machinery, structures and loads to create the attachment points through which wire rope, chain, shackles and hooks connect. The right eye bolt selection — grade, construction type, rated capacity and thread specification — is critical to lifting safety. Under-rated or incorrectly loaded eye hardware is a leading cause of lifting failures.
AIMS Industrial sells eye nuts, bolts and screws from Austlift, Beaver, Yoke, Inox World and Hobson — lifting, rigging and fastener brands supplying construction, engineering and industrial operations across Australia.
The Eye Nuts, Bolts & Screws Range
Our product range covers swivel eye bolts, oblong eye bolts, G80 weld-on lifting eyes, DIN582 eye nuts and stainless steel options for marine and corrosive environments.
- Austlift: Austlift supplies eye bolts and lifting hardware including Large Swivel Eye Bolts, Oblong Eye Bolt Long Series and Eye Bolt G80 Weld-On variants. Austlift is an Australian lifting equipment specialist — their swivel eye bolts are designed for angular loading, which is critical in multi-leg sling configurations where a standard eye bolt would be significantly de-rated or unsafe under side load.
- Beaver: Beaver supplies eye bolt and eye nut products for rigging and structural lifting applications. Beaver is a well-established Australian rigging hardware brand supplying the construction, maritime and industrial sectors.
- Yoke: Yoke supplies eye bolt products. Yoke is a Taiwanese lifting hardware manufacturer producing WLL-rated lifting points and rigging hardware to international standards, widely used in Australian engineering and rigging applications.
- Inox World: Inox World supplies eye bolt and eye nut products in 316 stainless steel and 304 stainless steel — the correct specification for marine, coastal, food processing and chemical environments where zinc-plated carbon steel hardware corrodes rapidly.
- Hobson: Hobson supplies eye bolt and eye nut fastener products including DIN582 zinc-plated eye nuts. Hobson is one of Australia’s leading fastener distributors with a comprehensive range of standard and specialty fastener hardware.
Choosing the Right Eye Bolt or Eye Nut
Eye bolt selection for lifting applications must consider working load limit (WLL), loading angle, thread size and the material environment.
- Swivel vs Fixed Eye Bolts: Swivel eye bolts rotate 360° on their shank and are designed to accept angular loads in multi-leg sling configurations. Standard fixed eye bolts have a significantly reduced WLL under angular loading — in some configurations as low as 25% of their straight-pull rating. Always use swivel eye bolts in any application where the sling angle deviates from vertical.
- Grade and Construction: G80 (Grade 80) weld-on lifting eyes offer the highest strength-to-size ratio and are welded directly to machinery and structural steel. DIN580 and DIN582 are standard European designs widely used in engineering applications. Stainless steel (316 or 304) is specified for corrosive environments.
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People Also Ask — Eye Nuts, Eye Bolts, and Eye Screws
Q: What's an eye bolt vs an eye nut?
Eye bolt: threaded shank with a circular loop (eye) at one end. Threads into a tapped hole or passes through a hole with a nut. Used for permanent or semi-permanent lifting points, anchoring tie-down points, and stay rod terminations. Eye nut: internally threaded nut with an eye loop. Threads onto an existing bolt or stud to create a lifting point. Used to convert a regular threaded stud into a lifting attachment. See [Eye Bolt Guide](/blogs/product-guides/eye-bolt-guide).
Q: Forged or welded eye bolt — does it matter?
Forged eye bolt: single-piece construction, hot-forged steel — highest strength, certified for lifting per AS 2317. Standard for any lifting application. Welded eye bolt: welded ring on threaded shank — lower strength, NOT certified for lifting in most cases, suitable only for tie-down/anchor applications. For ANY overhead lifting: use forged eye bolts ONLY. Welded eye bolts are not lifting-rated and using them as such is a WHS breach.
Q: Shoulder eye bolt vs plain eye bolt?
Plain eye bolt: ring shank with threads — eye loads only in line with the shank (vertical pull). Side-loading the eye reduces capacity dramatically (50% at 45°, 75% at 90°). Shoulder eye bolt: machined shoulder under the eye — designed for angular loads up to specified angle (typically up to 45° without capacity reduction). For lifting at angles: shoulder eye bolts. For vertical-only pull: plain eye bolts. Verify the application angle against the eye bolt rating.
Q: What load can eye bolts handle?
Forged carbon steel eye bolts (AS 2317): WLL marked on the eye. Common sizes: M8 WLL 220kg, M10 320kg, M12 480kg, M16 920kg, M20 1500kg (vertical pull only). Side-loading reduces capacity per the manufacturer's chart. For high-load lifting, specify grade 80 or grade 100 forged eye bolts. Always check the WLL is appropriate for your load + safety factor. Damaged or worn eye bolts must be replaced.
Q: How do I install eye bolts safely?
Use the correct tap drill size for the eye bolt thread. Ensure thread engagement is at least 1.5× bolt diameter (in steel) or 2× (in aluminium). Use anti-seize on stainless threads. Tighten to spec (don't over-torque — distorts the eye). Verify the eye orientation matches the load direction. For lifting work, inspect eye bolt before each use (cracks at thread root are common failure mode). Annual inspection per AS 4991 for ongoing lifting applications.