Galvanised Drop Forged Eyebolts and Eyenuts
Galvanised drop forged eyebolts and eyenuts are mostly used in electrical motors and machined shafts.
Description
Quick facts: galvanised eyebolts and eyenuts
| Product | Drop forged eyebolts and eyenuts |
|---|---|
| Standards | DIN 580 (eyebolts), DIN 582 (eyenuts) |
| Sizes | 6 mm to 72 mm |
| Material and finish | Drop forged steel, galvanised; also stainless steel; long shank eyebolts |
| Type | Permanent lifting points, below the hook |
| Loading | Rated for axial (in line) loading; capacity reduces under angular loading |
| WLL | Per DIN 580 rating by size, confirmed on enquiry |
| Certificate | Manufactured to DIN 580 and DIN 582, documentation on enquiry |
| Supplied by | Toco Lifting, South Africa and SADC, since 2002 |
Toco Lifting is approved by the Department of Labour as a Lifting Machinery Entity (LME No. 008) and supplies eyebolts and eyenuts manufactured to DIN 580 and DIN 582 across South Africa and all SADC markets since 2002.
Toco Lifting (Pty) Ltd supplies galvanised drop forged eyebolts and eyenuts across South Africa and SADC, manufactured to DIN 580 and DIN 582 in sizes from 6 mm to 72 mm, and also in stainless steel and as long shank eyebolts. They serve as permanent lifting points on motors, shafts and machinery, rated for axial loading with the working load limit set per size.
Speak to the Toco team on 011 345 8800 or request a quote for eyebolts and eyenuts in the size, finish and quantity you need.
What Toco supplies in eyebolts and eyenuts
Toco supplies drop forged eyebolts and eyenuts as part of its below the hook rigging hardware and lifting accessories range. Eyebolts are manufactured to DIN 580 and eyenuts to DIN 582, in sizes from 6 mm to 72 mm. They are supplied galvanised as standard, and are also available in stainless steel, with long shank eyebolts where a deeper thread engagement is needed. Each is a forged steel lifting point that gives a fixed, ring shaped attachment for a shackle, hook or sling.
The difference between an eyebolt and an eyenut
An eyebolt has a threaded stud that screws into a tapped hole, while an eyenut has a threaded hole that screws onto a stud or bolt. Both provide a permanent lifting point on the equipment they are fitted to, so the right one depends on whether the mounting is a tapped hole or a projecting thread. Toco supplies both to suit the fixing on the load.
How eyebolts and eyenuts are loaded safely
Eyebolts and eyenuts to DIN 580 and DIN 582 are rated for axial loading, a straight in line pull along the axis of the thread. The safe load reduces when the eye is pulled at an angle, so the rated working load limit set for each size must be observed and the lifting point chosen for the direction of pull. The stud must be fully engaged in a sound, matching thread, and the seat must bear evenly on the mounting face. Toco supplies the rated values for the size and type required on enquiry.
Standards, finish and inspection
Eyebolts are manufactured to DIN 580 and eyenuts to DIN 582, supplied galvanised, in stainless steel, or as long shank eyebolts, with documentation on enquiry. Like all lifting tackle, eyebolts and eyenuts in service should be inspected by a competent person before use and withdrawn if the eye is deformed, the thread is damaged, or there is any sign of cracking or wear.
Where eyebolts and eyenuts are used
Eyebolts and eyenuts are fitted wherever a load needs a fixed, engineered lifting point. Toco supplies them across sectors, including the applications below.
| Industry | Application |
|---|---|
| Heavy engineering | Lifting points on fabricated assemblies and machinery |
| Plant maintenance | Lifting motors, gearboxes and pumps for service and removal |
| OEM and manufacturing | Permanent lifting points built into equipment and machined shafts |
| Mining | Lifting points on plant and heavy components |
Toco serves these and other sectors. Tell the team the load, the fixing and the finish and they will specify the right eyebolt or eyenut.
Frequently asked questions
What standards are Toco’s eyebolts and eyenuts made to?
Eyebolts are manufactured to DIN 580 and eyenuts to DIN 582. Both are available galvanised, in stainless steel, and as long shank eyebolts.
What sizes of eyebolt and eyenut can Toco supply?
Sizes range from 6 mm to 72 mm, in galvanised drop forged steel, stainless steel, and long shank eyebolts. Other variants are sourced on enquiry.
What is the difference between an eyebolt and an eyenut?
An eyebolt has a threaded stud that screws into a tapped hole. An eyenut has a threaded hole that screws onto a stud or bolt. Both form a permanent lifting point.
Can an eyebolt be loaded at an angle?
Eyebolts are rated for axial, in line loading. The safe load reduces under angular loading, so observe the rated working load limit marked for the size and select the lifting point for the direction of pull.
Are eyebolts and eyenuts available in stainless steel?
Yes. Toco supplies eyebolts and eyenuts in stainless steel and as long shank eyebolts, alongside the standard galvanised drop forged range.
How should eyebolts and eyenuts be inspected?
They should be inspected by a competent person before use and withdrawn if the eye is deformed, the thread is damaged, or there is any sign of cracking or wear.
Toco supplies eyebolts and eyenuts across South Africa and into SADC, including Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Namibia, Eswatini and Lesotho.
