Wire (turned) Eye Bolt Working Load Limits
Important:
Working load limits for eye bolts are based on a straight vertical lift in a gradually increasing manner.
Wire eye bolts should never be used with angular lifts.
Load limits are based on a safety factor of 4 to 1.
 |
| Diameter |
Straight Pull
(lbs) |
| #8 |
- |
32 |
40* |
| #10 |
- |
24 |
30 |
| #12 |
- |
24 |
65* |
| 1/4" |
- |
20 |
50 |
| 5/16" |
- |
18 |
100 |
| 3/8" |
- |
16 |
125 |
| 7/16" |
- |
14 |
125 |
| 1/2" |
- |
13 |
200 |
| * These diameters have higher load ratings because they are only available in small eye diameters. |