Wichard Folding Pad Eye 8mm & 10mm

The Wichard Folding Pad Eye is designed to provide a strong, secure and practical attachment point on sailing yachts and motor yachts.

Its fully forged construction provides excellent strength and allows it to withstand demanding loads from different pulling angles. This makes it a highly versatile deck fitting for attaching blocks, stays, shrouds, lifelines, safety tethers and jib tack systems.

Available from Cavo Yachting Equipment in 8 mm and 10 mm versions, you can select the size and load capacity that best suits your installation.

Folding Design for a Safer Deck

One of the biggest advantages of the Wichard pad eye is its folding construction.

When it is not being used, the eye folds down close to the deck. This creates a cleaner installation and helps reduce the risk of crew members catching their feet or equipment on a raised fitting.

An integrated silicone pad also helps eliminate unwanted noise and vibration, keeping the fitting quiet when folded down.

Exceptional Strength

Wichard manufactures these pad eyes using high-strength stainless steel grades, including 17-4 PH and 316L stainless steel, providing excellent mechanical strength and corrosion resistance for marine environments.

The 8 mm version offers a working load of 2400 kg and breaking load of 5000 kg, while the larger 10 mm version increases capacity to an impressive 4080 kg working load and 9000 kg breaking load. Wichard specifies these working loads for nautical applications.

Ideal for Multiple Onboard Applications

The Wichard Folding Pad Eye can be used as a secure attachment point for:

• Blocks
• Stays and shrouds
• Jib tack points
• Lifelines
• Safety tethers
• High-load deck attachments

Its combination of strength, compact design and folding operation makes it suitable for both sailing and motor yachts.

Why Choose the Wichard Folding Pad Eye?

• Available in 8 mm and 10 mm
• Fully forged for exceptional strength
• High working and breaking loads
• Designed to withstand loads from different pulling angles
• Folds flat when not in use
• Helps reduce trip and injury risks on deck
• Integrated silicone pad reduces noise and vibration
• High-quality stainless steel construction
• Excellent corrosion resistance
• Suitable for numerous deck and rigging applications
• Designed for demanding marine use
• Made in France

Technical Specifications

Official dimensions and load ratings are based on Wichard data for parts 6605 and 6606. Working loads are specified by Wichard for nautical applications.

Which Size Should You Choose?

Choose the 8 mm Wichard Folding Pad Eye (6605) when you need a compact, lightweight attachment point with a substantial 2400 kg working load.

For installations requiring significantly higher strength, the 10 mm Wichard Folding Pad Eye (6606) increases the working load to 4080 kg and the breaking load to 9000 kg.

Both sizes provide the same practical folding design, excellent marine durability and discreet deck installation.

The Wichard Folding Pad Eye is a premium choice for anyone looking for a strong, secure and low-profile yacht deck attachment point that combines serious load capacity with everyday practicality.

Choose your Wichard Folding Pad Eye in 8 mm or 10 mm from Cavo Yachting Equipment.