Wichard Folding Padeye 6mm Forged 316L Stainless Steel

The Wichard Folding Padeye 6mm is a premium drop-forged 316L stainless steel deck attachment point designed for high-load marine applications where strength, reliability, and safety are paramount. Manufactured in France by Wichard, this folding padeye provides an exceptionally strong and corrosion-resistant fixing point for sailing yachts, launches, trailer boats, and commercial vessels. Its folding design keeps the eye flush with the deck when not in use, reducing trip hazards while maintaining a clean, professional appearance.

Unlike cast fittings, the Wichard Folding Padeye is fully drop forged, producing outstanding strength in all loading directions. A built-in silicone pad cushions the eye when folded, eliminating unwanted noise and vibration while protecting surrounding surfaces. The compact design makes it ideal for use as an attachment point for jacklines, safety harness tethers, blocks, jib tack lines, lifelines, and mooring systems.

Manufactured from marine-grade 316L stainless steel, the padeye delivers excellent resistance to corrosion, saltwater, and UV exposure, making it suitable for long-term installation on vessels operating in demanding New Zealand marine conditions.

Whether fitting out a new yacht or upgrading existing deck hardware, the Wichard Folding Padeye 6mm provides dependable performance trusted by sailors worldwide.

Key Features

• Genuine Wichard marine hardware
• Fully drop-forged 316L stainless steel
• Folding low-profile design
• Silicone pad reduces vibration and noise
• Outstanding strength in all loading directions
• Excellent corrosion resistance
• Smooth polished finish
• Compact deck footprint
• Ideal for sailing and offshore use
• Suitable for high-load deck attachments
• Made in France
• Trusted Wichard quality

The 6mm folding padeye has a 1800kg working load, 2700kg breaking load, and weighs approximately 56g.

Why Buy the Wichard Folding Padeye 6mm from Barton Marine NZ?

At Barton Marine NZ, we supply genuine Wichard marine hardware trusted by New Zealand sailors, yacht builders, and marine professionals. The Wichard Folding Padeye combines premium forged construction with outstanding corrosion resistance to provide a safe and reliable attachment point for demanding onboard applications.

Perfect for:

• Jackline attachment points
• Safety harness tethers
• Jib tack points
• Block attachment
• Lifeline systems
• Mooring attachments
• Deck rigging
• Offshore sailing
• Racing yachts
• Cruising yachts

Technical Specifications

Common Applications

The Wichard Folding Padeye 6mm is commonly used for:

• Jackline installations
• Safety tether anchor points
• Jib tack attachments
• Snatch block mounting
• Lifeline attachment
• Deck hardware installations
• Mooring line securing
• General sailing rigging
• Offshore safety systems
• Yacht deck fittings

Performance Benefits

The Wichard Folding Padeye provides:

• Outstanding forged strength
• Low-profile folding design
• Excellent corrosion resistance
• Quiet operation with silicone dampening
• Long service life
• Professional appearance
• Reliable offshore performance
• Minimal maintenance

Wichard's fully forged construction provides significantly greater strength and durability than conventional cast deck fittings while maintaining a compact, elegant design.

Functional working load 1800kg

Breaking load 2700kg