Fitting pairs of collar eyebolts. The plane of the eye of each of a pair of collar eyebolts should ideally be within ±5º of the plane
containing the axes of the two eyebolts. This may be achieved by the insertion of shims, which should not exceed in thickness
half the pitch of the relevant screw thread, or by machining the contacting surface, but not the underside of the eyebolt collar.
Under no circumstances should the eyebolt be over-tightened in an attempt to achieve correct alignment. Care should also be taken to
avoid an alignment whereby the application of the angular load tends to unscrew the eyebolt from its seating. |
