Lifting Eye Bolt | Kito Lifting Point

Maximizing Load Safety: Choosing the right Lifting Points A.K.A Lifting Eye Bolts

A Lifting Point or Lifting Eye Bolt is a type of fasteners designed to attach lifting equipment, such as hooks, chains, or slings, to a load. It provides a secure point for hoisting or pulling heavy objects. Eye bolts are typically made of high-strength materials like steel to withstand significant tension and are often rated for specific load capacities.

Not all loads can be lifted directly with a hoist, as a standard hoist hook has limitations when it comes to lifting angles. This is where lifting points become essential. They are often used in challenging situations, such as handling uneven load surfaces, large surface areas, or when angled lifting is required. Lifting Eye Bolts are commonly part of such assemblies where secure and precise attachment is critical.

A few applications where Lifting Points are an essential tool are listed below.

  1. Aerospace
  2. Automotive
  3. Construction
  4. Infrastructure
  5. Manufacturing and Heavy Industry
  6. Mining
  7. Offshore and Marine
  8. Power Generation
  9. Transportation
  10. Warehousing
  11. Valve Actuators
  12. Plastic injection moulding
  13. Mould Manufactures
  14. Gear Box Manufacturing
  15. Power
  16. Motors & pump

Now let us take a look at different types of Lifting Points available at Kito India

  1. Rotating Eye Lifting Point (RELP)         
    The RELP is a compact and robust lifting point, ideal for top-mounting and when it is important to have quick and easy on-hooking. The lifting point is easy to assemble/disassemble with a standard allen key.
Rotating Eye Lifting Point – RELP |Kito India
  1. Rotating Lifting Point (RLP)
    The RLP has an easily dismountable D-ring to enable assembly of wire sling, master link or hook directly onto the lifting point. RLP has a hexagon bolt (RFID prepared) to make it easy to disassemble/assemble with a wrench.
Rotating Lifting Point – RLP |kito India

 

  1. De-Centered Lifting Point (DLP)
    The design of the DLP allows the link to be folded over the housing when idle, allowing the lifting point to be almost completely stowed away when not in use.
    The closed, oblong link is also equipped with a “stay-up”-function for easy on-hooking, (sizes up to M24) especially when there is limited 
De-Centered Lifting Point (DLP)

 

  1. Ball-Bearing Lifting Point (BLP)
    The BLP is a very versatile lifting point and can safely be used for most applications. The ball-bearings in the BLP allow the load to be rotated during the lift, which is especially good when maintenance is needed on heavy tools and other types of equipment.
Ball-Bearing Lifting Point – BLP | Kito India

Epilogue:

Choosing the right lifting points plays a crucial role in ensuring load safety. Investing in the appropriate lifting equipment helps maximize load safety and minimizes the risks associated with complex lifting tasks. To sum up, lifting points and Lifting Eye Bolts are indispensable tools for handling heavy loads with safety and precision. With Gunnebo Industries range of lifting points, industries can address specific challenges, improving overall safety and efficiency in load handling operations.    

 

ABOUT author

Preet Heri

Preet Heri is the Managing Director of Kito India Private Limited,
bringing extensive experience in industrial lifting solutions and material-handling systems. He plays a key role in strengthening Kito India’s presence across automotive, manufacturing, infrastructure, heavy engineering and other industrial sectors.

His leadership is centred on safety, operational excellence and dependable long-term performance. Guided by continuous improvement and global quality standards, he works to help industries improve productivity, streamline material-handling operations and adopt reliable lifting practices.

Throughout his career, he has contributed to business growth, customer relationship development and the delivery of solution-focused approaches aligned with specific industrial requirements. His strategic direction supports Kito India’s commitment to combining globally trusted lifting technology with practical solutions for the Indian market.
Through his articles, he shares insights on industrial lifting, operational efficiency, manufacturing productivity and best practices in material handling.

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