Wichard Marine Double Folding Pad Eye 8mm Diameter 5/16" for Marine Rigging and Attachments

Double Folding Pad Eye - 8mm Diameter - 5/16"

Features:

• Fully drop forged product with outstanding working and breaking loads regardless of the angle of the load
• Perfect solution attachment (stay, blocks, jib tack point)
• Possibility to attach several stays
• Modern and optimized design to suit the aesthetics of modern boats
• They can be folded down to minimize the risk of injuries
• The silicon pad eliminates noise and unpleasant vibrations

Applications:

• For any fastening/attachment application
• Allows to attach several shrouds

Specifications:

• Materials: 316L stainless steel grade
• Working load: (lb) 5290 / (kg) 2400
• Breaking load: (lb) 9470 / (kg) 4300
• Weight: (lb) 0.556 / (g) 252

Dimensions:

• A: (inch) 2 21/64" / (mm) 59
• B: (inch) 1 3/8" / (mm) 35
• C: (inch) 43/64" / (mm) 17
• d diameter: (inch) 21/64" / (mm) 8.5
• D diameter: (inch) 5/16" / (mm) 8
• E: (inch) 3 3/16" / (mm) 81
• F: (inch) 2 21/64" / (mm) 59

Caption:

• Working Load (WL): For nautical applications
• Working Load Limit (WLL): For industrial applications only. The safety factor is 5 times the breaking load. WLL = Breaking load / 5

*Sold as an Individual

The Wichard Marine Double Folding Pad Eye, part number 6565W, is a high-quality stainless steel fitting designed for robust marine applications. Crafted from durable 316L stainless steel, this pad eye offers exceptional strength and corrosion resistance, making it ideal for demanding sailing and boating environments. Its fully drop-forged construction ensures outstanding working and breaking loads regardless of the angle of the load, providing reliable performance for various attachment needs.

This versatile pad eye features a modern, optimized design that complements contemporary boat aesthetics. Its innovative folding mechanism allows the pad eye to be folded down, reducing the risk of injury during handling or when not in use. The integrated silicon pad minimizes noise and vibrations, enhancing onboard comfort and safety. With multiple attachment points, users can secure several shrouds or stays, making it suitable for diverse rigging and anchoring applications.

Designed for both safety and functionality, the Wichard Marine Double Folding Pad Eye supports a working load of up to 2,400 kilograms (5,290 pounds) and has a breaking load of 4,300 kilograms (9,470 pounds). Its compact dimensions facilitate easy installation in tight spaces, while its robust construction ensures long-lasting performance. Whether used for attaching stays, blocks, or jib tack points, this pad eye provides a secure and aesthetically pleasing solution for boat rigging. Its lightweight design, weighing approximately 0.56 pounds, adds minimal weight without compromising strength and reliability.

Ideal for nautical and industrial applications, the Wichard Marine Double Folding Pad Eye combines safety, strength, and modern design in a single, versatile fitting. Sold individually, it offers a dependable attachment point that can handle multiple shrouds or stays, ensuring secure rigging with a sleek, foldable feature for added safety and convenience.

Features:

• Fully drop forged construction with high working and breaking loads regardless of load angle

• Ideal for attachment points such as stays, blocks, and jib tack points

• Enables attachment of multiple stays for enhanced rigging flexibility

• Modern and optimized design that complements contemporary boat aesthetics

• Folding mechanism to minimize injury risk and facilitate safe handling

• Silicon pad reduces noise and vibrations, improving onboard comfort

• Made from corrosion-resistant 316L stainless steel

• Supports a maximum working load of 2,400 kg (5,290 lbs) and a breaking load of 4,300 kg (9,470 lbs)