A pad eye is a steel attachment point used for lifting, rigging, anchoring, or securing loads in structural, marine, and industrial applications. It typically consists of a flat base plate with a welded or forged loop (eye) and is mounted to structures using welding or bolts.
Pad eyes are commonly used on ships, platforms, tanks, and lifting equipment to provide safe and reliable load-bearing connection points. Available in various shapes, sizes, and load ratings, they are essential in heavy-duty fabrication drawings, rigging plans, and engineering designs requiring certified lifting points.
