We usually use thimbles to protect the eyes of cable and rope slings from abrasion. Also they can provide a solid steel barrier between the fragile cable strands and the other rigging fittings. Meanwhile, thimbles can also prevent eye deformation or kinking by giving structure to the cable eye.

US type thimbles usually comes in two different duty grades, Light Duty and Heavy Duty.

Light Duty Thimbles

Light duty thimbles are typically used in static applications. Such as a permanent installation and a controlled environment.

Heavy Duty Thimbles

Heavy duty thimbles have extended protective material around their edges. It also have a tendency to resist deformation in uncontrolled applications. They are ideal for lifting, towing, and applications that will require the user to frequently connect and disconnect the thimble to other rigging components.

When sizing the thimble to wire rope, it’s important to size the thimble to the actual size of the rope that you are using with it. For example, if you are using 1″ uncoated cable, use a 1″ thimble.

We offers thimbles that are made from zinc plated steel, hot dipped galvanized steel, and 316 or 304 stainless Steel.

Among these, Stainless steel thimbles are best suited for being used in outdoor applications. And are highly resistant to rust. For hot dipped galvanized thimbles, their cost are lower than stainless steel. And They also suited for outdoor environments. The last one, zinc plated thimbles, we can also use it outdoors. But the zinc coating is thinner than a hot dipped galvanized coating.