Wichard 6656W Diamond Pad Eye Square 98mm (3-55/64") M8 Screw Duplex Stainless Steel

The Wichard 6656W Diamond Pad Eye is a premium fixed pad eye featuring a distinctive diamond-shaped base with a square eye, crafted from duplex stainless steel for an exceptional balance of mechanical strength and corrosion resistance. At 98mm (3-55/64") in length and designed for M8 screw mounting, this pad eye is engineered for demanding marine and rigging applications where reliability is non-negotiable.

Wichard's diamond pad eyes are optimized with a compact footprint that allows multiple units to be grouped tightly together on spars, decks, or bulkheads without sacrificing load capacity. The square eye design accommodates both traditional shackles and soft attachments such as ropes and webbing slings.

Key Features:

• Duplex stainless steel construction for superior mechanical and corrosion resistance
• Diamond-shaped base with square eye for optimized load geometry
• Working Load: 9,479 lb (4,300 kg)
• Breaking Load: 25,573 lb (11,600 kg)
• Overall length: 98mm (3-55/64")
• Designed for M8 screw fastening
• Compatible with ropes, webbing, and standard shackles
• Compact profile allows close grouping of multiple pad eyes

Typical Applications:

• Mast foot blocks
• Reefing blocks and points
• General deck fastenings and rigging attachments
• Sailboat and marine hardware installations

Engineered and manufactured by Wichard, a trusted French marine hardware brand, the 6656W is a high-performance fastening solution built to meet the rigorous demands of professional sailing and marine environments.