Barton 4mm Dyneema Loop Eye

This 4mm Dyneema loop with a hard-anodised high-load aluminium eye (12mm bore) provides a low-weight strong turning point for running rigging and control lines. Its primary benefit is high load capacity with minimal added friction so you can redirect lines quickly and reliably.

Problem: standard plain bearing blocks add weight or wear and can limit line routing options. Solution: the Dyneema loop paired with a high-load aluminium eye gives you a compact, corrosion-resistant redirect that reduces deck hardware needs and simplifies temporary or permanent rigging changes.

• Strength increased 272% compared to a standard plain bearing block (data on 4mm D12 SK75 core)
• Friction rise only 15% while delivering the strength gain
• Weight reduced 51% versus comparable metal-only fittings
• Hard-anodised aluminium eye for improved wear resistance and low friction
• Compact 12mm bore fits common shackles and small blocks for easy integration

Use cases include barber haulers preventers mast base block tidies emergency or occasional blocks and toe rail applications. Compared to a traditional plain bearing block this solution trades a small friction increase for a large increase in breaking strength and a major weight saving which benefits small boats and racing rigs.

Manufacturer: Barton Marine MPN 60460. Performance figures are based on tests using a 4mm D12 SK75 Dyneema core. If you need a compact high-load redirect that reduces deck clutter and preserves line control this component offers a verifiable, data-backed option for your rigging. Learn more today.