Attaching eyelets to tarpaulins

A tarpaulin is a universal solution that will effectively secure your cargo on a trailer and protect it from theft and harmful weather conditions. A protective tarpaulin for your vehicle consists of precisely cut and welded PVC material and tarpaulin eyelets. Proper eyelets will not only facilitate mounting the tarpaulin on the trailer but will also effectively solve the problem of securing the transported cargo.

Types of tarpaulin mesh

Tarpaulin eyelets can be divided according to shape into:

• rectangular eyes,

• oval eyes,

• round eyes.

Eyelets also come in various sizes. When selecting eyelets, the hole diameter and spacing are important. For round eyelets, the diameter is between 10 and 40 mm. All eyelets are galvanized or nickel-plated and suitable for attachment with line cords , expanders , side grabs , and hooks .

Application of wheels for tarpaulins

Tarpaulin eyelets permanently secure holes in tarpaulins and fabrics. They are used to finish car tarpaulins , advertising banners, canopies, and tents. This makes the crimped material resistant to fraying.

What does eyelet installation involve?

Installing eyelets on a tarpaulin is possible using simple tools: a hole punch and an eyelet machine. Tarpaulin eyelets consist of two components. To install them on the tarpaulin, you'll need to make a hole in the material. A special hole punch works best for this. When cutting the holes, it's important to maintain the proper spacing based on the design of the trailer the tarpaulin will ultimately be mounted on. Eyelets are available with various attachments, allowing you to create holes of varying sizes.

The next step is to attach the eyelets to the tarp. For this, you'll need a manual eyelet crimping tool. Tarpaulin pliers combine both cutting and crimping functions. They allow for simultaneous eyelet cutting and crimping.

Protective tarpaulins for cars

Tarpaulin eyelets often serve as mounting elements in vehicle tarpaulins. For a tarpaulin to fulfill its intended purpose of protecting transported goods from theft, external factors, and typical mechanical damage, it must be durable. Therefore, tarpaulins are manufactured using thick PVC materials with a grammage of approximately 630g/m² or 900g/m² , often additionally secured in the corners with a double layer of protection. A durable tarpaulin and properly installed eyelets are key to efficient transport.