(Note: Manufacturer part numbers are for reference only. Yokelink products are interchangeable based on IEEE C135.90 standards.)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is the advantage of using a Bolt Eyelet instead of a Thimble Eye Bolt?
A: Inventory flexibility and cost savings. Utility poles vary greatly in diameter, requiring bolts of many different lengths. Instead of buying and storing expensive Thimble Eye Bolts in 10", 12", 14", and 16" lengths, a contractor can simply stock standard Machine Bolts (which are cheaper and used everywhere) and slide a Bolt Eyelet onto the end to create a guy point whenever needed.
Q2: What is the difference between a Bolt Eyelet and an Eye Nut?
A: A Thimble Eye Nut has internal threads and screws directly onto the threaded end of a bolt to secure it. A Bolt Eyelet has an unthreaded slip-hole. It slides over the bolt's threads and sits against the wood pole or washer. You must then thread a separate standard square or hex nut onto the bolt behind the eyelet to lock it securely in place.
Q3: When should I use a Straight Eyelet vs. an Angle Eyelet?
A: A Straight Eyelet is typically used for head-guying or when the guy wire is running horizontally (parallel) to the bolt. A 45-Degree Angle Eyelet is the most common for down-guying, as the angle naturally points the eye downward toward the earth anchor, preventing the guy wire from bending sharply against the hardware.
Q4: Will the galvanized coating inside the eyelet hole prevent it from fitting over the bolt?
A: No. Yokelink engineers the slip-hole of our HDG Bolt Eyelets with proper clearance tolerances to easily slide over the extra thickness of a Hot Dip Galvanized machine bolt. Linemen will experience a smooth, hassle-free fit in the field.
Q5: Can I use a cast iron eyelet instead of a drop-forged one to save money?
A: It is highly discouraged for guy wire applications. Guying systems are subjected to extreme, dynamic tension from wind and ice loads. Drop-forged carbon steel provides vastly superior tensile strength, impact resistance, and grain structure compared to brittle cast iron, ensuring your overhead infrastructure will not fail under stress.
Value-Added Supply Chain Services
1. Blanket Order & Free Warehousing
Yokelink offers Blanket Order programs: Place an annual order to lock prices, we manufacture your total volume and hold stock in our facility free of charge. Split Shipments: Schedule partial shipments (e.g., monthly or quarterly) based on your project progress. You get the benefits of just-in-time delivery without the risk of shortages.
2. DDP Shipping (USA Duties Included)Landed Cost Certainty:
We handle the complex logistics. Our DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) service covers sea freight, US Customs clearance, and Section 301 tariffs. The price we quote is the final price delivered to your door / Warehouse.
3. Free Sample Program
We offer Free Samples to qualified commercial buyers for testing and approval.
4. Empowering Latin America's Utility Infrastructure
We have established a robust supply chain and a proven track record across Brazil, Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Guatemala, Argentina, and the Dominican Republic. From standard distribution lines to complex 34.5 kV double-circuit transmission projects, leading utility contractors trust Yokelink for uncompromising quality and on-time delivery.
Reference Information:
IEEE C135.1 vs. IEEE C135.80: Key Differences in Pole Line Fasteners
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