Since ancient times, the invention is the concept of navigation is known as the mankind eyelets which have become an essential attribute sails used sailors. Externally, the device consists of two rings of identical diameter, fixed in a hole of the desired material and serving to reinforce and hold the entire structure on the substrate.
Eyelets - basic method of fixing tent cloths
Content
- 1 What it is?
- 2 Eyelets for tarpaulin
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3 Installation instructions yourself
- 3.1 Preparing to install tarpaulin eyelets
- 3.2 Installing of eyelets on the tent alone
- 4 Tools for self-installation of eyelets on canvas canopy
- 5 Examples and Photos eyelet for tarpaulin
- 6 Video on how to set eyelets on the shutter in the garage
What it is?
In today's world, the field application of eyelets repeatedly extended, and they can be used:
- in the manufacture of outdoor advertisement banners;
- for tarpaulins;
- in tourism tents;
- in the manufacture of awnings for cars;
- clothing and footwear;
- in the manufacture of curtains for curtains;
- in accessories and more.
At its core, Eyelets are edging holes set into the material, which serves to strengthen it and allows put through these cables, ropes, harnesses, and other guides, without causing mechanical damage to the material in the process of use.
Fastening awning with eyelets may be produced using a cord is threaded through the holes
Or by means of a strap passed through the bracket
In designs that require fast and easy assembly, use eyelets with adjustable straps
Eyelets to allow the awning to give all the necessary shape of the structure and the tension that distinguishes them from other fixtures.
The main characteristics, which have grommets are as follows:
- Diameter, which should coincide with a hole in the material.
parameters eyelets
- Durability depends upon the material from which the grommets (plastic or metal).
- Appearance eyelets are generally made in the form of a circle or an oval.
Depending on the material from which the grommets are made, they can be divided into two types:
- Plastic.
- Metal.
Plastic eyelets are fixed by soldering the two halves using special equipment
Undoubtedly, metal eyelets more practical and reliable, ie. K. Less susceptible to deformation in conditions of constant exercise, and their installation does not require special equipment, for plastic.
Metal eyelets are usually made with galvanized or nickel-plated
Eyelets for tarpaulin
This article contains all the information needed for self-installation of eyelets on canvas canopy and features canvas with eyelets. For such a dense and heavy material such as tarpaulin, it is recommended to use metal eyelets that allow you to extend the life of the entire product.
Eyelets for canvas marked with the letter A and the inner diameter. For example, A-22 - a grommet having an inner diameter of 22 mm.
Chemical treatment of metal eyelets zinc nickel or special paint, prevents corrosion of the metal and provides a more smooth sliding guide eyelets through hole, which reduces friction in turn, provides longer operation and distinguishes from plastic eyelets.
Included grommet has a washer, which clamps it on the other side of the fabric
Metal grommet consists of two obligatory elements - slugs and rings interconnectable with special tools, providing a reliable and durable fastening on any material:
- the cloth;
- leather;
- tarpaulin;
- PVC products.
Installation instructions yourself
Having at hand all the necessary materials and tools, anyone can make yourself at home awning or canopy with eyelets, which can be used on the farm. This product can be used in different areas of the canvas curtain at the entrance to the garage to the street swimming pool shelter from foreign objects and dirt.
Eyelets are ideal for fixing a canvas curtain at the gate
Regardless of the area where you plan to use the awning with eyelets, in the first place, it should be Pattern Pack and acquire quality rings from them will depend on the overall strength of fastening eyelets. Experts recommend to buy ready-made kits in specialized shops.
Typical sizes of eyelets
With regard to the canvas, his choice should be made on the basis of the objectives of his mission, based on the characteristics of strength, moisture resistance, frost and the like. The shape and size is selected individually.
Preparing to install tarpaulin eyelets
To prepare all the necessary ingredients and choosing a tarp eyelet, you can proceed to the next stage - punched holes in the sheet, which will need the following tools:
- Line.
- Pencil, marker.
- Punch.
- Hammer.
Using a pencil and a ruler must find and mark on the canvas area, which will include eyelets. A mark should be made according to the diameter of the ring, uniformly equidistant from each other. Thereafter, using a hammer and punch holes are made in the sheet, in accordance with the applied marks.
It is necessary to accurately determine the location of the eyelets, not to make unnecessary holes
Note! Before punched holes is recommended to lay down a tarp twice, for more reliable fastening eyelets to the material.
If the sheet is thin, you can put a piece of sturdy cloth or use a plastic or brass washers
Before punched holes under the tarp is placed wooden board serving as a shock absorber in a collision of a hammer and punch.
Installing of eyelets on the tent alone
Having done all of the above manipulation, is to fix the grommet in a canvas tent that if all the conditions will not be difficult.
To do this, you need the following tools:
- Beading.
- Hammer.
The previously prepared holes in the tarpaulin on both sides, opposed to each other, and the ring eyelets are placed, whereupon they are using the flaring hammer and securely fixed on the material.
As razvaltsovschika suitable furniture Bolt with a wide hat
This method allows you to efficiently and quickly set up a tent at the eyelets for later use for other purposes.
As can be seen in the photo, razvaltsevat can be pretty high quality, even without special tools
In addition, there are special hand press for installation of eyelets that allow you to set eyelets on all kinds of material as quickly and simply. This method is more suitable for the installation of eyelets for commercial purposes.
Tools for self-installation of eyelets on canvas canopy
To date, there are several ways to install grommets on different materials, divided according to the tool used. At home, of course, preferable to use a manual type of tool.
For home use is enough to get a good set of hand tools quality
The ideal option eyelet on the awning is to use specially designed for this purpose tools that are sold in specialty stores: expanding punch and anvil.
Professionals use the eyelet hand press
Set of tools for the press consists of a punch, punch and die
However, in almost any economy there are suitable tools, replacing them. Flaring is quite possible to replace the ball bearing, the product of the available tools, with the condition that the diameter of a suitable size, and it can not cause mechanical damage to the grommet.
Solid tool can be done on a lathe
Punch can be replaced by a thin-walled metal sleeve of the desired diameter, which may be found on the farm. Also, for the punch may amiss segment of metal pipe, slightly pointed at the inner diameter of the one side.
Suitably, if the inner diameter of the tube will be more eyelets size 1-2 mm
In a pinch, you can use sewing scissors or a stationery knife, but this method is more time consuming and takes much longer.
Examples and Photos eyelet for tarpaulin
Installing of eyelets on tarps may seem rather laborious process, and requires a certain knowledge and skills, as well as special tools. However, guided by simple tips and follow the instructions, anyone can set eyelets on canvas canopy yourself at home.
EXAMPLE qualitative installation tarpaulin - excellent work using manual punch prefabrication
An example of a satisfactory mounting eyelets on the mat, especially if we consider that was used for expansion
A spanner is used - set, hit, hit again and rearranged
An example of how not to do. And the problem here is not in the tool, and carelessness - even scissors can be cut better
As the saying goes, "the first pancake is always lumpy" - you need to keep razvaltsovschik was vertically and calculate the force of impact, at first examining the degree of bending the rim after each stroke
