Barton Low Friction Ring Strap Eye - Stainless Steel [60415]

For dinghy sailors, reducing friction on deck fixings and line turning points is crucial as boat performance improves. Barton's stainless steel Low Friction Ring Strap Eye is the answer. It features a low friction ring pressed into the stainless - steel strap, providing a low - profile and low - friction rope guide for small lines. This product can be used with various small - diameter ropes on sailing boats. The HV500 anodized coating on the low friction rings offers top - notch performance and durability, with only 15% load - bearing friction on the fitting. Specifications: Height: 13mm/1/2'; Base Width: 38mm/1 - 1/2'; Fastenings: 4.0mm/3/16'; Whole Centres: 30mm/1 - 3/16'; Maximum Rope: 4mm/3/16'. Brochure (pdf)

Using the Barton Low Friction Ring Strap Eye is easy. Just attach it to your boat's deck using the provided fastenings. You can then run small - diameter ropes through the low friction ring. When using, make sure the ropes are clean and free of debris to maintain the low friction performance. As for maintenance, regularly check the anodized coating on the low friction ring. If it shows signs of wear, consider having it re - coated. Avoid using harsh chemicals on the product as it may damage the stainless steel and the anodized coating. Store the product in a dry place when not in use to prevent rusting.