Pad Eyes for Wire Rope & Rigging Assemblies
Pad eyes are welded attachment points used to create a secure connection for lifting, rigging, tie-down, and structural applications. They’re commonly used on large machinery, trucks, marine vessels, and other heavy equipment that needs a fixed anchor point for wire rope, chain, or cable hardware.
Lexco Cable offers pad eyes with square and round base styles, in drop forged steel and stainless steel, suitable for welding directly to the mounting surface. Base style and material selection depend on the mounting surface, load requirements, and environment.
Choosing the Right Pad Eye
Pad eye selection depends on the base style, material, and load rating required for the application. A square base pad eye is often easier to align and weld on flat surfaces, while a round base pad eye may better distribute load on curved or irregular mounting surfaces.
Stainless steel pad eyes are the better choice for marine, outdoor, or other corrosive environments, while drop forged steel pad eyes are a common choice for general industrial and structural use where corrosion resistance is less of a concern. Weld quality and proper sizing for the expected load are critical to a pad eye’s performance in service.
