Safety Instructions for Eyebolts with Oval Links
To BS 4278 Table 2 - 1984 - Metric Coarse Thread
Tested and Certified
Eyebolts with links to BS 4278/2 may be loaded in any direction up to the marked SWL provided that the angle of the load to the axis of the thread does not exceed 15°. They may also be used for non-axial loading at inclinations greater than 15° provided the SWL is reduced as follows:
| Maximum
load lifted by a pair of eyebolts when angle between sling legs is: |
|||
| Size |
0°
≥ 30° |
30°
≥ 60° |
60°
≥ 90° |
| 20 mm |
2.0 t |
1.6 t |
1.25 t |
| 24 mm |
3.2 t |
2.5 t |
2.0 t |
| 30 mm |
5.0 t |
4.0 t |
3.2 t |
| 36 mm |
8.0 t |
6.3 t |
5.0 t |
| 48 mm |
12.6 t |
10.0 t |
8.0 t |
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