Description
Barton Marine 22mm High Load Eye | Boat Supply Store
For rigging applications demanding exceptional strength and minimal weight, the Barton Marine High Load Eye with a 22mm bore is engineered with a 272% strength increase over standard plain bearing blocks. Its HV500 hard anodizing ensures exceptional wear resistance and significantly reduced friction, crucial for performance sailing yachts operating in demanding coastal or offshore environments. This hardware offers a 51% weight reduction, directly translating to improved sail trim efficiency and reduced overall rig weight.
Key Features
- Maximized strength and efficiency through ergonomic design
- Superior wear resistance and low friction with HV500 hard anodizing
- Minimized friction increase at only 15% compared to standard
- Exceptional strength-to-weight ratios
- Significantly higher load capacity than standard plain bearing blocks
- 51% weight reduction compared to standard hardware
- 272% strength increase compared to standard hardware
- Durable marine grade aluminium construction with hard anodised finish
Specifications
| Product Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Material | Marine grade aluminium with HV500 hard anodizing |
| Bore Size | 22mm |
Who This Is For
Sailors and marine enthusiasts requiring high-strength, lightweight hardware for critical rigging where weight savings and efficiency are paramount. This includes users involved in performance sailing, cruising, and essential boat maintenance.
How It Compares
| Feature | Barton Marine 22mm High Load Eye | Competitor |
|---|---|---|
| Strength Increase (vs. standard plain bearing) | 272% | Typically less capable |
| Weight Reduction (vs. standard plain bearing) | 51% | Higher weight |
| Friction Increase (vs. standard plain bearing) | 15% | Lower |
| Material | Marine Grade Aluminium with HV500 Hard Anodizing | Anodised Aluminium |
| Primary Design Focus | High Load, Strength-to-Weight, Low Friction | Low Friction Ball Bearing |
Common Concerns Answered
Why would I choose this over a ball-bearing block?
While ball-bearing systems offer the absolute lowest friction, they typically come with a significant weight and cost penalty. The Barton Marine High Load Eye provides an excellent balance of very low friction (only 15% increase) and vastly improved strength-to-weight ratios, making it ideal for weight-sensitive applications.
Are these eyes readily available in all sizes?
Availability of specific sizes can occasionally be limited due to high demand for this specialized hardware.
Is the price justifiable compared to basic hardware?
The price is justified by the unique combination of a 272% strength increase, 51% weight reduction, and the exceptional low-friction performance derived from HV500 anodizing, which is critical for optimizing performance rigging.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary benefit of using Barton Marine High Load Eyes?
The primary benefit is achieving superior strength-to-weight ratios and significantly enhanced load capacity compared to standard plain bearing blocks, crucial for performance rigging where every gram and every pound of force matters.
What materials are Barton Marine High Load Eyes made from?
These eyes are manufactured from marine grade aluminium and feature HV500 hard anodizing for superior durability and low friction.
What are the typical applications for Barton Marine High Load Eyes?
Typical applications include critical rigging points on performance sailboats, cruising yachts, and any marine application where high static and dynamic loads are encountered and weight reduction is a priority.
How does the HV500 hard anodizing contribute to the performance of these eyes?
HV500 hard anodizing provides an extremely durable, low-friction surface that significantly enhances wear resistance and reduces friction by developing a very hard, smooth layer on the aluminium.
What is the strength increase compared to a standard plain bearing block?
These high load eyes offer a 272% strength increase compared to standard plain bearing blocks.
