Overview
Eyelets are threaded fasteners or formed hardware featuring a circular loop designed for lifting, securing, anchoring, or guiding cables, ropes, and chains. Eyelets are widely used across industrial, marine, construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure applications where secure attachment points are required.
Depending on the application, eyelets may be designed for load-bearing lifting operations, rigging systems, anchoring points, or cable management.
Offshore Milling & Sourcing supports bulk and factory-direct sourcing programs for eyelets, serving industrial distributors, marine suppliers, OEM manufacturers, construction contractors, and rigging equipment providers.
Types of Eyelets Available
- Forged Eye Bolts
- Shoulder Eye Bolts
- Plain Pattern Eye Bolts
- Machinery Eye Bolts
- Screw Eyelets
- Wire Eyelets
- Threaded Eyelets
- Welded Eyelets
- Custom Per-Print Eyelets
Eyelets may be manufactured for light-duty fastening or heavy-duty lifting applications.
Specifications
- Diameter Range: 1/4″ – 3″+ (Metric sizes available)
- Thread Type: UNC / UNF / Metric
- Standards: ASTM / ASME / DIN / ISO
- Load Ratings: Available for rated lifting applications
Manufacturing tolerances and load capacities depend on the specific eyelet design and intended use.
Grades Available
- Grade 2
- Grade 5
- Grade 8
- ASTM A307
- Alloy Steel Lifting Grades
- Stainless Steel Grades
Rated lifting eyelets are typically forged and heat-treated to meet strength requirements.
Materials
- Carbon Steel
- Forged Alloy Steel
- Stainless Steel 304
- Stainless Steel 316
- Heat-Treated Steel
- Specialty alloys upon request
Material selection depends on load requirements, environmental exposure, and corrosion resistance.
Finish & Coating Options
- Plain Finish
- Zinc Plated
- Yellow Zinc
- Black Oxide
- Hot Dip Galvanized
- Mechanical Galvanized
- Stainless Natural Finish
- Epoxy Coated
- Custom corrosion-resistant coatings available
Marine and outdoor applications frequently require stainless steel or galvanized finishes.
Industries Served
- Construction
- Marine & Rigging
- Infrastructure
- Oil & Gas
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
- Industrial Equipment
- Utilities
Applications
- Lifting points
- Rigging and hoisting systems
- Cable and wire routing
- Anchoring systems
- Industrial equipment mounting
- Marine tie-down systems
- Structural attachment points
Eyelets provide secure connection points where cables, hooks, chains, or lifting devices are required.
Strategic Bulk Sourcing Programs
Eyelets are frequently sourced in bulk for industrial supply and manufacturing programs.
We support:
- Factory-direct container programs
- Forged hardware sourcing
- Custom per-print manufacturing
- Secondary sourcing strategies
- Private label packaging
- OEM production programs
Our sourcing programs are designed for distributors, equipment manufacturers, and industrial procurement teams requiring dependable supply and consistent metallurgy.
Packaging Options
- Bulk cartons
- Palletized shipments
- Industrial packaging
- Custom labeling
- Mixed container programs
Request a Quote
To receive pricing for eyelets, please provide:
- Diameter
- Thread size
- Pattern type (shoulder, plain, screw eye, etc.)
- Grade
- Finish
- Quantity
- Delivery timeline
Engineering drawings may be required for custom eyelet designs.
