Product description
The VRM StarPoint eye nut with a 1,500kg working load limit and M16x21mm thread is a high-performance swivel lifting point designed for safe, controlled lifting of medium-duty loads. Manufactured by RUD, it is suitable for professional use in engineering, manufacturing, logistics, construction and maintenance environments where accurate load alignment and operational safety are critical.
Unlike conventional eye nuts, the VRM incorporates a pivoting and rotating load ring that allows full 360° rotation and 180° pivoting. This design ensures the lifting ring automatically aligns with the direction of pull, enabling the full working load limit to be utilised in any load direction. By eliminating side loading, bending stresses and incorrect force application, the VRM significantly improves safety during lifting operations.
The eye nut is forged from high-strength alloy steel and finished with RUD’s distinctive VIP pink coating, providing corrosion resistance and high visibility in demanding industrial environments. Each VRM eye nut is crack-tested and clearly marked with its working load limit and thread size, supporting traceability and correct product selection in safety-critical lifting applications.
Designed for use with threaded studs or bolts, the VRM must be mounted on a flat, plane surface to ensure full contact between the eye nut and the workpiece. The internal thread must be fully engaged, and the stated load capacities are only valid when used with bolts of at least grade 10.9. After tightening, the body of the eye nut must rotate freely through 360°, and the lifting ring should be aligned in the direction of pull before attaching lifting equipment.
Suitable for operation at temperatures down to -40°C, the 1,500kg VRM StarPoint eye nut provides a reliable and flexible lifting solution where directional adaptability, strength and safety are non-negotiable. When used in accordance with safe use instructions, inspection regimes and site safety procedures, it supports compliant and efficient lifting operations in professional industrial settings.