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Barton 60450 – High Load Low Friction Eye 9mm, Hard Anodised Aluminium, Bore 9mm, Max Rope 4mm
The Barton 60450 High Load Eye is a lightweight and efficient low friction line guide designed for small diameter rope applications. Featuring a 9 mm bore, it provides smooth rope movement with minimal resistance and wear.
Manufactured from marine-grade aluminium with HV500 hard anodised finish, this eye offers exceptional durability, corrosion resistance, and extremely low friction characteristics. Its ergonomic design maximises strength while maintaining a minimal weight profile, making it ideal for performance-focused rigging systems.
Key Features
- Compact low friction eye for lightweight rigging systems
- HV500 hard anodised aluminium for superior wear resistance
- No moving parts – maintenance-free operation
- Optimised curved profile to minimise friction
- Excellent strength-to-weight ratio
Technical Specifications
Part Number 60450 Product Type High Load Low Friction Eye Bore Diameter 9 mm Internal Diameter 4 mm External Diameter 18 mm Max Rope Diameter 4 mm (5/32") Safe Working Load (SWL) 550 kg (1212 lbs) Weight 3 g Dimensions 18 × 18 × 8 mm Material Hard anodised aluminium (HV500)
Applications
- Lazy jacks and lightweight control lines
- Barber haulers and tweakers
- Mast base tidy systems
- Performance sailing and weight-critical rigging
According to the Barton specification, this range provides significantly higher strength and reduced weight compared to traditional blocks, while maintaining very low friction characteristics :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.
The Barton high load eyes are engineered for maximum efficiency, durability, and minimal friction, making them ideal for modern sailing systems.
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