Gibraltar 11051 8 Fixed Blank Lifting Eye Bolt 3 Inch

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR 11051 8 is a fixed blank lifting eye bolt designed for overhead lifting and rigging applications where a shouldered base is not required. Machined from C-1035 forged steel, this eye bolt delivers the strength and toughness expected in industrial and commercial load-handling work. The fixed eye configuration means the ring does not swivel, making it suited for in-line vertical lifts. With a 3-inch shank length, a 1-inch inside eye diameter, and a 3/8-inch shank diameter, this bolt provides a reliable anchor point for hooks, shackles, and lifting slings in general rigging setups. It is typically installed by millwrights, ironworkers, riggers, and maintenance mechanics.

This eye bolt is used in industrial facilities, construction sites, and maintenance environments where a fixed, non-swivel lifting point is needed on machinery, structural members, or equipment frames. The without-shoulder design means load must be applied in a strictly vertical, in-line direction — angular loading on a shoulderless eye bolt is not appropriate and can result in bolt failure. Typical applications include securing lifting chains or hooks to equipment for vertical hoist operations.

Key Features

• Fixed blank eye — no swivel, suited for straight in-line vertical lifts
• Without-shoulder design — simplified installation in applications where flange bearing is not required
• C-1035 forged steel construction for high tensile strength and durability
• 1-inch inside eye diameter accommodates standard hooks and shackles
• 3-inch shank length with 3/8-inch shank diameter
• Inch measurement system; sold as a single unit

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style fixed blank lifting eye bolt for general industrial rigging and lifting applications requiring a shoulderless, in-line vertical lift anchor point.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by qualified riggers, millwrights, or maintenance mechanics familiar with applicable ASME B30 rigging standards. The receiving hole should be properly tapped to the matching thread specification before installation. Because this is a shoulderless eye bolt, it must only be loaded in a straight vertical, in-line direction — angular or side loading on a shoulderless eye bolt creates bending stress that can cause sudden failure. Verify thread engagement and inspect the eye bolt for any cracks or deformation before each use.