Thread: Attaching rope hooks

Originally Posted by kenny_10

Hi.

I want to fit some alloy rope hooks like the one in the pic... how is the best way to fit them ?

Ken.

Hi Ken, those types are designed to lash down a tarp or a cover, even then they can break easily. I WOULD NOT use them to tie down a load.
If it is necessary to use them, pop rivets would be the best way.
Kryn

What they are being attached to would be good to know. I hate pop rivets for things like this.

Nev.

Metal box trailer
Ken.

Ken, do you have some solid section where you would like to attach the hooks? For hooks like these I use welded on chain links. Either a whole link (stronger) if you can loop rope through them or a link cut in half (weaker, but stronger than your ally hooks) if you need to hook the rope around them. But you couldn't weld a chain link onto thin sheet, you'd need some chassis section or something. For the cut in half links you can round the ends off nicely with a grinder and/or flap wheel to get rid of any sharp bits.

those types are designed to lash down a tarp or a cover, even then they can break easily

+1 there. Come across those hooks in 2 sizes. Used with some 6 - 8 mm stretch cord on a tarp and they are fine. Lots of tension from a rope/strap to tie a load down . NO

If you had to use them I would just bolt them on.

Tek screws would even work, though they might come loose over time

as has been mentioned those hooks a ver weak and not rated for load restraint...if you want to use them to secure a tornau cover or some such ..yeh OK.....pop rivets teck screws whatever.

There is a range of far better options of you are looking for something for load restraint.

If you are are looking at load restraint the firts consideration is what you are attching to..is it strong enough.

there are heaps of off the shelf loops, eyes and hooks.....that are strong, rated and entirely suitable.

Then there are the self fabricated options like chain links, bent up pieces of bar and the like.

cheers