What Are Wire Rope Thimbles?
Wire rope thimble is one of wire rope fittings. The purpose of wire rope thimble is to protect wire rope loops from kinked and bent out of shape. Wire rope thimbles are essential to prevent the concentration of force at the apex of wire rope loops. They provide structural support, distributing the load more evenly and protecting the wire rope from wear and damage.
Overview
Common materials:
Carbon Steel: Offers good strength and durability at a lower cost, suitable for general applications.
Galvanized Steel: Regular steel coated with a layer of zinc for corrosion resistance, suitable for marine environment use.
Stainless Steel: Provides excellent corrosion resistance, making it ideal for marine environments.
Execution standard:
European Commercial standard, GB standard, DIN standard, British standard and US Federal spec standard.
Light duty thimbles are typically used in static applications such as a permanent installation, a controlled environment, or in situations where they won’t experience much load.
Typical Types of Thimble | |||
G-411 Standard Wire Rope Thimble US type |
G-414 Heavy Duty Thimble US type |
DIN6899A Wire Rope Thimble |
DIN6899B Wire Rope Thimble |
Heavy Thimble |
European Type Commercial Thimble |
Captive Tubular Thimble |
Crush Proof Tube Thimble W/ Gusset |
Minimal required information for wire rope thimble order
1. Standard and type of the thimble
2. Standard size, wire rope diameter
3. Material and finishing
4. If non-standard, please provide drawings indicating dimensions and material.
5. QTY
6. Certificate required for the rope thimble.
