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Manufacturer Part Number: 6107
316 Stainless Steel
It is a precision-machined marine hardware fitting designed for insertion into the end of a tubular frame. Visually, it features a cylindrical body with a stepped design: the lower portion is a threaded or knurled insert (approximately fitting a 3/4" tube) for secure placement inside the tube, while the upper portion extends outward with a rounded eyelet (loop) that has a 1/4" diameter hole. The overall finish is polished stainless steel, giving it a sleek, metallic appearance resistant to tarnishing. The material is 316-grade stainless steel (often abbreviated as 316SS), which is known for its high corrosion resistance due to added molybdenum, making it superior to 304 stainless steel in harsh environments.
Key specifications from the product details:
This fitting is also commonly referred to as an "inside eye end" or "internal eye end" in marine contexts, distinguishing it from external caps or slides.
Functions
Uses
This top insert is primarily used in boat canopy systems, specifically for constructing, repairing, or upgrading bimini tops-open-front canvas shades that provide protection from sun, rain, and UV exposure while boating. Bimini tops are common on powerboats, sailboats, pontoons, fishing boats, and yachts.
316 Stainless Steel
| Material | 316 Stainless Steel |
| Tube Size | 3/4" |
| Pin Size | 1/4" |
It is a precision-machined marine hardware fitting designed for insertion into the end of a tubular frame. Visually, it features a cylindrical body with a stepped design: the lower portion is a threaded or knurled insert (approximately fitting a 3/4" tube) for secure placement inside the tube, while the upper portion extends outward with a rounded eyelet (loop) that has a 1/4" diameter hole. The overall finish is polished stainless steel, giving it a sleek, metallic appearance resistant to tarnishing. The material is 316-grade stainless steel (often abbreviated as 316SS), which is known for its high corrosion resistance due to added molybdenum, making it superior to 304 stainless steel in harsh environments.
Key specifications from the product details:
- Material: 316 Stainless Steel
- Tube Size: 3/4" (this refers to the outer diameter of the tube it fits into; the insert itself slides inside)
- Pin Size: 1/4" (the diameter of the hole in the eyelet for a pin or bolt)
- Weight: Approximately 4.0 oz (based on similar listings)
- Variants: Related parts include options for different tube sizes, such as 7/8" (SKU: S-1433, but in chrome-plated zinc for freshwater only), but this specific model is rated for both saltwater and freshwater use.
This fitting is also commonly referred to as an "inside eye end" or "internal eye end" in marine contexts, distinguishing it from external caps or slides.
Functions
- Secure Tube Termination: The insert fits snugly inside the end of a 3/4" outer diameter tube, providing a reinforced endpoint. It is typically secured by friction fit, set screws, or threading (depending on installation), preventing the tube from fraying or deforming under stress.
- Pivoting Connection Point: The eyelet (loop) with a 1/4" hole allows for the insertion of a pin, bolt, or quick-release mechanism. This enables the attached tube to pivot or hinge, which is essential for adjustable or foldable structures.
- Corrosion Resistance: Made from 316 stainless steel, it withstands exposure to saltwater, UV rays, and weathering without rusting or degrading, ensuring long-term reliability in marine conditions.
- Load Distribution: It helps distribute mechanical stress from tension, wind, or movement, reducing wear on the tube itself.
Uses
This top insert is primarily used in boat canopy systems, specifically for constructing, repairing, or upgrading bimini tops-open-front canvas shades that provide protection from sun, rain, and UV exposure while boating. Bimini tops are common on powerboats, sailboats, pontoons, fishing boats, and yachts.
- In Bimini Top Frames: It serves as an end fitting for the stainless steel or aluminum tubing that forms the bimini frame. The eye end connects to deck hinges, jaw slides (sliding clamps on rails), or eye straps mounted on the boat's gunwales, windshield, or deck. This allows the bimini to be erected, adjusted for height/angle, or folded down for storage or trailering.
- Repair and Replacement: Ideal for fixing broken or worn-out eye ends on existing bimini frames. If an internal eye end breaks (a common issue due to stress), it can be replaced by cutting off the damaged part and inserting a new one, restoring the frame's functionality without needing a full replacement.
- Marine Hardware Applications: Beyond bimini tops, it can be adapted for similar tubular structures in marine settings, such as dodgers, radar arches, or custom shade systems. Its saltwater rating makes it suitable for ocean use, while it's also fine for freshwater lakes and rivers.
- Compatibility: Pairs with other bimini hardware like jaw slides, deck hinges, and quick pins. For example, the 1/4" pin size matches standard marine quick-release pins for easy assembly/disassembly.
NOTE: The difference between packaged and not packaged items is that a packaged item has a card with either a plastic encasing (blister) or a polybag usually for displaying purposes.
Attention CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning
WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
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