Barton Marine High Load Eye with 12mm Bore for Marine Applications

High Load Eye 12mm Bore

Ergonomically designed to maximize the strength and efficiency of the eye. With HV500 hard anodizing and the profile of the curved surfaces, these have been developed to keep friction as low as possible. The range has amazing strength-to-weight ratios, making them ideal for use as kickers, tweakers, genoa barber haulers, and anywhere where weight saving and strength are important.

Wear Resistance

The hard anodizing HV500 has amazing low friction properties. After over 300 hours on an abrasion test machine, no visual signs of wear on the anodized coating could be found.

Features:

• High load eye compared to a standard plain bearing
• block on average across the range
• Friction increased by only 15%
• Strength increased by 272%
• Weight reduced by 51%
• Data based on using 4mm D12 SK75 Dyneema core

Available in six sizes. Manufactured in marine grade aluminium with a hard anodised finish. These lightweight high load eyes are suitable for a variety of uses on board, from lazy jacks, barber haulers, mast base tidies to stanchion lead eyes. The smallest size can be attached using a 3mm line with a bullseye diameter of 6mm. The largest size can be attached using a 16mm line with a bullseye diameter of 28mm.

The Barton Marine High Load Eye with a 12mm bore is engineered for demanding marine rigging and hardware installations. Crafted from marine-grade aluminum with a durable hard anodized HV500 finish, this high load eye provides exceptional strength while maintaining a lightweight profile. Its ergonomic design and curved surface profile minimize friction, ensuring smooth operation and enhanced durability during prolonged use. This makes it an ideal choice for critical components such as kickers, tweakers, genoa barber haulers, and other applications where weight savings and high strength are essential.

The HV500 hard anodizing process significantly improves wear resistance, with over 300 hours of abrasion testing revealing no visible deterioration of the coating. This robust surface treatment ensures long-term performance in harsh marine environments, reducing maintenance and replacement needs. The high load capacity compared to standard plain bearings allows for safer and more reliable rigging setups, with the added benefit of only a 15% increase in friction. Despite this slight increase, the strength of the eye is increased by an impressive 272%, and weight is reduced by 51%, making it an excellent component for weight-conscious applications.

Available in six sizes, each Barton Marine High Load Eye is suitable for a diverse range of uses aboard the vessel. The smallest size can be used with a 3mm line and features a 6mm bullseye, while the largest accommodates a 16mm line with a 28mm bullseye. These eyes are versatile enough to be used for lazy jacks, mast base tidies, stanchion lead eyes, and other hardware points. Manufactured from marine-grade aluminum and finished with hard anodizing, these high load eyes balance strength, weight, and durability, ensuring reliable performance in demanding marine environments and critical rigging setups.

Features:

• High load capacity compared to standard plain bearing

• Average block load across the range

• Friction increased by only 15%

• Strength increased by 272%

• Weight reduced by 51%

• Manufactured from marine-grade aluminum with hard anodized HV500 finish