Eyes & swivels
Cast-in loops, eyelets and swivels for lead molds connect the finished weight to your rig. Choose from SAF universal loops, original Your Mold inserts, VMC swivels, cheburashka clips, screw-in springs and wire shafts, plus hardware for lure assembly. Match each component to the exact mold, cavity and function it needs to perform.
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The correct mold insert determines how a finished weight or lure connects to your rig. A fixed eye, rotating swivel, removable clip and through-wire shaft perform different jobs. Start with the exact mold and the specification for the cavity you intend to use; casting weight or a similar photograph alone does not establish compatibility.
Your Mold eye sizes 01, 05, 1, 2 and 3 are different designs. A standard VMC size 12 swivel is likewise not automatically the same part as a size 12 Drop-Shot swivel. Shape, dimensions and the specified recess determine the fit.
Some molds use the same insert throughout; others require different parts at different weights. Fireball F152 takes size 01 eyes for 10/14 g and size 05 for 18/22/26 g. Read the accessory list together with the individual cavity specifications.
Cast-in loops and eyelets – fixed attachment points anchored in the finished casting.
Swivels for fishing weights – rotating or clip connections according to the exact range.
A/B/C cheburashka clips – removable clips for the corresponding passage in the finished casting.
Springs and wire keepers – soft-bait retention according to the head construction.
Wire shafts, split rings and snaps – pilker inserts and hardware for lure or rig assembly.
SAF size 1 universal stainless steel loops are made for us for molds specified for size 1 loops. The current version uses 1.3 mm wire. They also fit our CNC-machined SAF Carp Long Cast, Carp Horizont, Grippa Carp Star and Grippa Carp Extra aluminium molds and SAF concrete weight molds. SAF universal loops and original Your Mold eyes are separate products; do not confuse size 1 with 01 or 05.
A cast-in eye is positioned before pouring and remains inside the finished casting. Its outer eye must remain accessible for attaching the rig. Only a swivel’s specified section is embedded; the working eye or clip must remain free and functional. A swivel’s stated strength is neither the strength of the complete rig nor a maximum fish weight.
In the corresponding system, a cheburashka clip slides into the finished casting. Its passage is formed using the specified guide pin during casting; pin and clip are different parts. Identical casting weights do not prove that two heads take the same clip. Select A, B or C by the mold and individual cavity.
S1/S2 springs and the BH19 wire keeper secure soft baits. They do not replace attachment eyes. Sharing a spring does not establish identical additional inserts: F187/F188 take S1 with size 05 eyes, while F195/F204 take S1 with size 1 eyes.
A through-wire shaft stays inside the pilker and connects its attachment points. It is not a removable guide pin. Current F35 and F117 molds use a 100 mm shaft; F36 takes a Ø 0.8 × 60 mm spring-wire shaft. Do not transfer these dimensions to another mold automatically.
Split rings and snaps are also used for assembling finished lures. Check eye clearance, room for movement and the strength of all connected parts. They are not automatically cast-in inserts. When making your own parts from wire, the final length, shape and locking arrangement matter as well as wire diameter.
Smaller packs suit trial assemblies or a single batch; larger packs support regular use. Pack quantity does not change component dimensions. Choose the available quantity and version on the individual product page. Depending on the working procedure, modeling clay can help hold an insert, but it is not automatically required and does not replace the correct recess.
Before metal casting, the mold, inserts and tools must be clean and completely dry. Test the fit and full closure without force. Use suitable protective equipment, a stable heat-resistant surface and effective ventilation. Concrete molds are for their specified mix; sharing a loop does not make them suitable for molten metal.
Select related molds by documented insert compatibility. For combined models, check any limits applying to individual cavities. Similar products let you compare designs; they are not automatic replacements in the same recess.
Frequently asked questions – cast-in loops and swivels
Is loop size 1 the same as 01 or 05?
No. They are different designs. Use the exact size specified for the mold and cavity.
Which molds take SAF size 1 universal loops?
Molds specified for size 1 loops, including CNC-machined SAF molds and SAF concrete weight molds. The current version uses 1.3 mm stainless wire.
Does a cast-in loop remain in the weight?
Yes. It forms a permanent attachment eye. It is not a removable guide pin or a replaceable cheburashka clip.
Are standard and Drop-Shot swivels of the same size interchangeable?
Not automatically. The line connection and component geometry may differ; follow the exact mold specification.
Does every cavity take the same insert?
Not necessarily. Some molds use different eye or clip sizes at different weights. Follow the cavity overview.
Does a component’s stated strength apply to the complete rig?
No. Other components, anchoring, knots and the condition of every connection also matter. Check the assembly before use.
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