Description
Procat eyelet set 16 mm with pliers is a fixing set for making a reinforced through-hole in a tarpaulin, cover or other fabric for a rope, bungee cord or hook. The set has 24 pcs brass-coloured parts, i.e. 12 pairs of rings and washers with an inner diameter of 16 mm, and eyelet pliers for fitting them.
An eyelet consists of a ring with a collar and a flat washer. The collar of the ring is pushed through a hole made in the fabric, the washer is placed on the other side of the fabric, and the collar is pressed into a roll over the washer. The pressed eyelet supports the edge of the hole, so the fabric does not tear at the fixing point under load.
The fitting tool in the set is a plier-type eyelet press: two metal plates joined by a hinge, with opposing dies at their ends. The die in the lower plate holds the ring in place with the collar facing up, and the die in the upper plate presses against the washer and turns the collar when the plates are squeezed together. The hinge keeps the dies aligned, so no separate anvil or setting punch is needed.
Typical uses are repairing tarpaulins and covers, replacing a broken fixing point and making extra fixing points, for example in a trailer cover, tent or canopy fabric and advertising banners. The 16 mm inner diameter suits fairly thick rope and bungee cord.
Intended use and suitability:
Procat eyelet set 16 mm with pliers is suitable for making and repairing fixing points in fabrics that are under tension.
- Tarpaulins and covers: Replacing a torn or detached eyelet and fitting extra eyelets so that the cover can be tensioned more tightly. The edge of the hole is supported by the eyelet, so the pull of the rope is spread over a wider area. For tensioning a tarpaulin, Procat polyester rope 9.5 mm x 30 m is suitable, for example.
- Trailer covers: Adding fixing points to a load cover or trailer canopy for bungee cords and hooks.
- Tents and canopies: Fixing holes in tent and canopy fabrics, windbreaks and protective sheets.
- Banners: Hanging holes in fabric and plastic banners that are fixed to a fence or frame with ties or string.
Package contents:
- Eyelets 16 mm: 24 pcs (12 pairs of ring + washer), brass-coloured.
- Eyelet pliers: 1 pc, hinged plier type with dies.
Features:
- Inner diameter 16 mm: Through-hole for a rope, bungee cord or hook.
- Ring and washer: The two-part construction is pressed on both sides of the fabric and supports the edge of the hole.
- Hinged plier type: The upper and lower dies stay aligned thanks to the hinge, so the eyelet is pressed straight.
- Dies for ring and washer: The lower die supports the ring, the upper die turns the collar over the washer.
- No loose punches: The fitting tool is one piece.
Technical specifications:
- Eyelet inner diameter: 16 mm.
- Number of eyelets: 24 pcs (12 pairs).
- Eyelet colour: brass-coloured.
- Fitting tool: hinged eyelet press, plier type, metal.
- Fitting method: pressing between dies.
Procat eyelet set 16 mm with pliers instructions for use:
1. Mark the spot: Mark the position of the eyelet far enough from the edge of the fabric. The fitting holds best where the fabric is double or reinforced.
2. Make a hole: Make a hole in the fabric slightly smaller than the collar of the eyelet, for example with a hole punch or piercing tool or a sharp knife. A hole that is too large weakens the fixing.
3. Place the eyelet: Place the ring in the lower die of the pliers with the collar facing up and push the collar through the hole in the fabric. Place the washer over the collar on the upper side of the fabric.
4. Press: Turn the upper plate down so that the upper die meets the washer, and squeeze the plates together evenly until the collar has turned over the washer. Check that the eyelet is tight and does not turn in the fabric, and strike it home with a hammer.
5. Maintenance: Wipe the dies clean and store the pliers in a dry place. A bent die will not press evenly.
Warnings:
- Pinch point: Keep your fingers away from between the dies and the hinge while pressing.
- Sharp edges: The blades and punches used to make the hole are sharp; make the hole on a firm surface.
- Small parts: The rings and washers are small parts that can cause a choking hazard for small children. Keep out of the reach of children.
- Load: The strength of the eyelet depends on the fabric and the fitting; do not use for lifting or securing people.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ):
What does the Procat eyelet set 16 mm with pliers contain?
The set has 24 pcs brass-coloured parts (12 pairs of rings and washers) and hinged eyelet pliers.
Is a hammer or anvil needed?
A hammer is needed to strike the counterparts tightly together. Pressing force alone may not be enough for fixing.
How is the hole made?
The set does not include a hole punch. The hole is made separately with a piercing tool, hole punch or sharp knife, slightly smaller than the collar.
What does 16 mm mean for an eyelet?
16 mm is the inner diameter of the eyelet, i.e. the diameter of the finished through-hole.
Recycling instructions:
The plastic part of the blister pack is sorted for plastic collection and the cardboard backing for cardboard collection. Used eyelets and the pliers of the Procat eyelet set 16 mm with pliers are taken to metal collection.
