Bent Eye Bolts are essential heavy-duty fasteners designed with an open-loop head to provide a secure anchor point for ropes, cables, and tie-downs. These versatile bolts are commonly used in construction, rigging, and DIY home projects where a permanent or semi-permanent attachment point is required. Our inventory features various sizes and materials, including stainless steel and zinc-plated steel, ensuring maximum corrosion resistance for both indoor and outdoor applications.

• Materials: Galvanized, Stainless Steel (304/316), Zinc.
• Applications: Fencing, light-duty rigging, and hanging equipment.

Key Specs: Available in multiple shank lengths and thread pitches.

Bent Eye Bolt

Bent eye bolts are the easy, everyday way to guide, hang, and tie down without overcomplicating your setup. Our bent eye bolts deliver dependable utility for routing wire, suspending light fixtures, and anchoring light-duty tie points where you want tidy, repeatable results. Built for convenience and consistency, they help you finish faster and keep projects looking clean and professional.

BN 1006

What Are Bent Eye Bolts?

Think of a straight shank formed into a smooth loop: that’s the bent eye bolt. Our design creates a generous opening that’s ideal for running cable, chain, rope, or hooks, and for establishing quick anchor points on frames, stud walls, racks, trailers, and displays. These are non-load-rated fasteners intended for minimal tensile forces and everyday holding tasks rather than hoisting. 

Our bent eye bolts thrive in the places that make shops and jobsites work smoothly: cable management along beams and rails, neat suspension of lightweight duct socks or signage, quick anchor points for bungees and straps in service vans, and organized retail displays that need fast, consistent spacing. You get the look of order and the ease of repeatable placement, so crews move faster and the final result looks intentional, not improvised.

If your job involves elevating a load, our Lifting Eye Bolt is the correct, rated choice. And when your assembly needs serious clamping strength through structural members, pair your hardware kit with our Heavy Hex Structural Bolt for locked-in, code-friendly connections.

BN 1006: Geometry That Works For You

Because the loop is formed from the shank itself, clearance is predictable and smooth, which helps lines and cords glide without snagging. The throat opening provides intuitive clipping for carabiners and S-hooks, and the circular profile reduces pressure points on soft rope and sleeves. Choose lengths that pass cleanly through your substrate with room for washers and nuts, and allow enough edge distance so the loop sits centered and secure.

Simple, Reliable Installation

Installation should never slow you down. Our bent eye bolts set quickly through pre-drilled holes, tighten down flush, and align easily with the direction of pull. For through-mounting, snug the hardware to a firm seat and keep the eye oriented with your line so it runs straight; for mounting into tapped members, seat the shoulder cleanly and check that the eye isn’t bearing against an edge. A quick wrench check keeps everything true, quiet, and rattle-free.

Keep Them Performing

A quick glance before use goes a long way. Look for any visible opening of the eye, thread damage, or bending of the shank from misuse; replace anything that doesn’t look right. Keeping threads clean and the eye free from burrs preserves smooth routing and avoids premature wear on cords and straps.

FAQs

When should a bent eye bolt be used instead of a standard eye bolt?

Choose a bent eye bolt when you need a quick, tidy anchor for routing wire or cord, hanging lightweight fixtures, or creating tie points that see minimal tension. It excels at organization, guidance, and light restraint where consistency and speed matter more than load rating. If the application involves supporting significant weight, shock, or safety-critical loads, step up to a rated standard eye bolt instead.

Can bent eye bolts handle angled loads safely?

Bent eye bolts are not intended for significant angled or side loads. Off-axis forces concentrate stress on a small portion of the eye and can deform the loop or loosen the installation over time. For any application with persistent angular loading or dynamic forces, use a properly rated shoulder eye bolt and align the hardware with the expected line of pull.

What industries commonly use bent eye bolts?

You will see bent eye bolts everywhere neat routing and light suspension are needed, including electrical and low-voltage installs, HVAC and facility maintenance, retail merchandising and signage, trade show and event displays, light carpentry and cabinetry, vehicle upfitting and trailers, and general shop organization. They offer a fast, repeatable way to add clean anchor points without overbuilding the hardware.

Are bent eye bolts suitable for overhead lifting applications?

No. Bent eye bolts are non-load-rated and must not be used for overhead lifting or any hoisting task. For lifting, choose a rated Lifting Eye Bolt with the correct working load limit, pair it with certified rigging hardware, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions and applicable safety standards.