Stainless steel eye bolts
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The uses for this eye bolt are pretty much self explanatory to those of us who would have any interest in them to start with. Again, the advantage of stainless steel is in terms of its longevity in harsh environments and applications where rust is not desired. One comment of possible value; stainless steel is a metal of choice in red wood constructions. If we recall correctly, the chemical tannic acid in redwood causes standard steels to bleed and discolor the redwood. Swings, benches, arbors, decks and railings are ideal candidates for the stainless hardware offered by Berkeley Point.
Domestic drop forged eye bolts. Forged eye bolts are significantly stronger than wire eyes and are available in larger sizes. These bolts should not be used for angular loads. Hot dipped galvanized fasteners are much more corrosion resistant than zinc plated fasteners. Due to the thickness of the galvanized coating, galvanized bolts will only work with galvanized nuts. It is for exterior and coastal area use. 304 series stainless steel is a general hardware grade stainless steel. Stainless steel is an alloy of steel with high corrosion resistance. Stainless has become the material of choice for exterior and most marine applications.
A high strength un-plated (self colored) alloy carbon steel. Drop forged eye bolts with a shoulder. Forged eye bolts are significantly stronger than wire eyes and are available in larger sizes. These bolts should not be used for angular loads. Each eye is supplied with one nut. Hot dipped galvanized fasteners are much more corrosion resistant than zinc plated fasteners. Due to the thickness of the galvanized coating, galvanized bolts will only work with galvanized nuts. It is for exterior and coastal area use. Wire eye lags (also referred to as screw thread eye bolts, eye screws, or turned/bent eye lags) have a wood screw thread for use in wood or lag anchors. Like wire eye bolts, wire eye lags are intended for light duty applications and should not be used for angular loads.
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