Wire rope and rigging hardware are used for lifting, load securing, and structural support in marine, industrial, and commercial applications. Products such as wire rope slings, aircraft cable, swaged assemblies, sockets, eye-and-eye slings, and heavy-duty rigging components provide reliable connections for lifting systems. Manufactured from galvanized or vinyl-coated steel, they are designed for strength, durability, and safe operation under demanding working conditions.
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 6333 Eye Nut Stainless Steel M6 6 x 27 mm is a forged single-piece fastening component designed for strength and versatility. Made from 316L stainless steel, it offers outstanding breaking loads up to 1500 kg and is suitable for various fastening, towing, and waterskiing line applications. With a weight of 22 g and dimensions of A (mm) M6 x 100, B (mm) 13, C (mm) 27, D (mm) 6, and E (mm) 17, it ensures durability and precision for demanding uses. Item number: WR6333.
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$ 12.40
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 6334 Eye Nut Stainless Steel M8 6 x 27 mm is a high-performance fastening solution forged in one piece for maximum reliability. Constructed from 316L stainless steel, it provides exceptional breaking loads of 2200 kg while maintaining a lightweight design at 20 g. Ideal for fastening, towing, and waterskiing line attachments, it features dimensions of A (mm) M8 x 125, B (mm) 13, C (mm) 27, D (mm) 6, and E (mm) 17. Item number: WR6334.
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$ 12.99
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 6344 Eye Nut in stainless steel M8 8 x 36 mm is a single-piece forged fastening solution offering outstanding breaking load of 3000 kg, ideal for various fastening, towing, and waterskiing line attachments, with dimensions A M8 x125, B 17 mm, C 36 mm, D 8 mm, E 22 mm, and a weight of 51 g, item number WR6344.
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$ 19.92
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 6345 Eye Nut in stainless steel M10 8 x 36 mm provides strong, reliable fastening with a breaking load of 4500 kg, suitable for multiple applications including towing and waterskiing line connections, dimensions A M10 x150, B 17 mm, C 36 mm, D 8 mm, E 22 mm, weight 49 g, item number WR6345.
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$ 20.20
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 6355 Eye Nut in stainless steel M10 10 x 46 mm is engineered for secure fastening tasks, with a breaking load of 4800 kg, ideal for towing and waterskiing attachments, dimensions A M10 x150, B 22 mm, C 46 mm, D 10 mm, E 28 mm, and weight 99 g, item number WR6355.
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$ 30.02
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 6356 Eye Nut in stainless steel M12 10 x 46 mm offers high-strength fastening with a breaking load of 5200 kg, perfect for towing and waterskiing line attachments, dimensions A M12 x175, B 22 mm, C 46 mm, D 10 mm, E 28 mm, and weight 95 g, item number WR6356.
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$ 30.31
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 6366 Eye Nut in stainless steel M12 12 x 56 mm delivers robust fastening performance with a breaking load of 7000 kg, suitable for towing and waterskiing applications, dimensions A M12 x175, B 27 mm, C 56 mm, D 12 mm, E 34 mm, and weight 175 g, item number WR6366.
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$ 47.33
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 6367 Eye Nut in stainless steel M14 12 x 56 mm ensures strong and reliable fastening for towing and waterskiing attachments, with a breaking load of 9000 kg, dimensions A M14 x200, B 27 mm, C 56 mm, D 12 mm, E 34 mm, and weight 171 g, item number WR6367.
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$ 47.63
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 6368 Eye Nut in stainless steel M16 12 x 56 mm provides maximum strength for demanding fastening applications including towing and waterskiing line attachment, with a breaking load of 10000 kg, dimensions A M16 x200, B 27 mm, C 56 mm, D 12 mm, E 34 mm, and weight 165 g, item number WR6368.
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$ 47.91
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 6435 is a threaded eye hook designed for tensioning, offering a breaking load of 1000 Kg and an M10 thread size, ideal for babystay attachment. Made from 316L stainless steel, it measures 450 mm in length and weighs 254 g, ensuring durability and strength in demanding applications. Item number WR6435.
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$ 43.87
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 6490 Eye Bolt in stainless steel M6 x 40 mm is a single-piece forged product built for strong fastening performance, offering a working load of 560 kg and a breaking load of 900 kg, with a maximum tightening torque of 7.5 Nm. It is suitable for various fastening, towing, and waterskiing line attachments, made from 316L stainless steel, weighing 24 g, and measures A: M6 x 100 mm, B: 12 mm, C: 25 mm, D: 5 mm, E: 17 mm, F: 40 mm, G: 34 mm. Item number WR6490.
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$ 15
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 6491 Eye Bolt in stainless steel M6 x 60 mm is forged as a single piece to provide secure fastening, supporting a working load of 560 kg and a breaking load of 900 kg, with a maximum tightening torque of 7.5 Nm. It is ideal for fastening, towing, and waterskiing lines, crafted from 316L stainless steel, weighing 27 g, and sized A: M6 x 100 mm, B: 12 mm, C: 25 mm, D: 5 mm, E: 17 mm, F: 60 mm, G: 54 mm. Item number WR6491.
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$ 16.46
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 6492 Eye Bolt in stainless steel M8 x 80 mm is a durable single-piece forged component designed for fastening, towing, and waterskiing line attachments, with a working load of 960 kg, a breaking load of 1500 kg, and a maximum tightening torque of 18 Nm. Made from 316L stainless steel, it weighs 56 g and measures A: M8 x 125 mm, B: 14 mm, C: 30 mm, D: 6 mm, E: 20 mm, F: 80 mm, G: 70 mm. Item number WR6492.
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$ 25.11
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 6493 Eye Bolt in stainless steel M8 x 100 mm is a forged single-piece eye bolt offering high strength for fastening and towing, with a working load of 960 kg, a breaking load of 1500 kg, and a maximum tightening torque of 18 Nm. Constructed from 316L stainless steel, it weighs 61 g and has dimensions A: M8 x 125 mm, B: 14 mm, C: 30 mm, D: 6 mm, E: 20 mm, F: 100 mm, G: 90 mm. Item number WR6493.
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$ 25.40
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 6495 Eye Bolt in stainless steel M10 x 100 mm is a single-piece forged product engineered for demanding fastening and towing tasks, with a working load of 1600 kg, a breaking load of 2700 kg, and a maximum tightening torque of 36 Nm. Made from 316L stainless steel, it weighs 98 g and measures A: M10 x 150 mm, B: 16 mm, C: 36 mm, D: 7 mm, E: 25 mm, F: 100 mm, G: 88 mm. Item number WR6495.
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$ 38.39
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 6497 Eye Bolt in stainless steel M12 x 120 mm is a robust single-piece forged eye bolt suitable for heavy-duty fastening, towing, and waterskiing line attachment, supporting a working load of 2400 kg, a breaking load of 3500 kg, and a maximum tightening torque of 60 Nm. Made of 316L stainless steel, it weighs 163 g and has dimensions A: M12 x 175 mm, B: 18 mm, C: 41 mm, D: 8 mm, E: 28 mm, F: 120 mm, G: 105 mm. Item number WR6497.
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$ 58.31
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1-2 weeks delivery time Wichard 6511 - U-bolt Pad Eye Stainless Steel 4 x 50 mm is a fully dropforged stainless steel pad eye built for strong and reliable fastening of shrouds, lifelines, and blocks. It includes bolts and counterplate, supports a working load of 480 kg and breaking load of 1000 kg, with a maximum tightening torque of 2.3 Nm. Dimensions are A 24 mm, B 21 mm, C 27 mm, D diameter 4 mm, L 50 mm, and it weighs 22 g. Item number: WR6511.
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$ 12.40
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1-2 weeks delivery time Wichard 6512 - U-bolt Pad Eye Stainless Steel 5 x 60 mm features dropforged 316L stainless steel construction, offering high working and breaking loads for various fastening applications such as shrouds, lifelines, and blocks. Delivered with bolts and counterplate, it supports 640 kg working load, 2000 kg breaking load, and a maximum tightening torque of 4.5 Nm. Dimensions: A 28 mm, B 24 mm, C 30 mm, D diameter 5 mm, L 60 mm, weight 35 g. Item number: WR6512.
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$ 124.05
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1-2 weeks delivery time Wichard 6513 - U-bolt Pad Eye Stainless Steel 6 x 70 mm is crafted from fully dropforged stainless steel for demanding fastening tasks like securing shrouds, lifelines, and blocks. Complete with bolts and counterplate, it handles a working load of 1280 kg, breaking load of 3000 kg, and a maximum tightening torque of 7.5 Nm. Measurements: A 32 mm, B 27 mm, C 35 mm, D diameter 6 mm, L 70 mm, weight 60 g. Item number: WR6513.
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$ 129.93
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1-2 weeks delivery time Wichard 6514 - U-bolt Pad Eye Stainless Steel 8 x 80 mm offers robust dropforged stainless steel construction, ideal for heavy-duty fastening of shrouds, lifelines, and blocks. Supplied with bolts and counterplate, it supports 2400 kg working load, 4800 kg breaking load, and a maximum tightening torque of 18 Nm. Dimensions: A 36 mm, B 30 mm, C 40 mm, D diameter 8 mm, L 80 mm, weight 114 g. Item number: WR6514.
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$ 19.62
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What is stainless steel wire rope and how is it used in marine, industrial, and heavy duty wire rope rigging applications?
Stainless steel wire rope is a high-strength cable used in marine, industrial, and heavy-duty wire rope rigging applications for lifting, load securing, and structural support. It is commonly assembled into wire rope lifting systems, lifting slings, wire rope bridle slings, single leg slings, and eye and eye configurations using swaged fittings, Flemish eye terminations, splices, loops, grips, sockets, and other mechanical components that meet recognized safety and technical standards.
Its corrosion resistance, durability, and reliable breaking performance make it well suited for demanding environments where secure load handling and long service life are essential.
How do wire rope grips, thimbles, and swaged fittings secure mechanical wire rope connections?
Wire rope grips, thimbles, and swaged fittings work together to create strong, secure mechanical wire rope connections by maintaining proper cable alignment, reducing wear, and distributing loads evenly. They are widely used in heavy-duty lifting, sliding choker assemblies, and other rigging applications where forged components, reliable fasteners, and durable fittings are essential for safety and long-term performance.
Properly fabricated assemblies help preserve connection integrity under demanding working conditions, including applications using vinyl coated galvanized wire rope in marine and industrial environments.
What is the purpose of an eye and eye wire rope sling?
An eye and eye wire rope sling is designed to provide secure attachment points at both ends for lifting, towing, and load-handling operations in marine and industrial environments. Manufactured using swaged or mechanically formed terminations, these assemblies offer dependable strength, efficient load distribution, and reliable performance while meeting established industry safety requirements.
Their durable construction makes them suitable for repeated use in demanding rigging applications where secure and stable connections are essential.