Riggings
Wire rope thimble
Wire rope thimble (rope dia. 2.5x3 to 97x100 mm), carbon steel, to protect rope eyes in slings and terminations.
Specifications
- Material
- Carbon steel (malleable/forged)
- Type
- Wire rope thimble, open groove
- Size range
- Rope dia. x groove width 2.5x3 to 97x100 mm
- Groove width A
- 3 mm to 100 mm
- Back thickness E
- 1.60 mm to 20.00 mm
- Weight per 100 pcs
- 0.60 kg to 3050 kg
- Applications
- Wire rope sling eyes and terminations
A wire rope thimble is a metal liner fitted inside a wire rope eye or spliced loop. It holds the eye open at a controlled radius and protects the rope from abrasion where it bears against a shackle, hook or pin.
Typical Applications
Used in wire rope slings, guy lines, mooring and rigging terminations. Fitting a thimble prevents the rope from being crushed or worn at the eye and gives a more predictable strength in the termination. Choose the thimble to match the rope diameter and the groove width.
Material and Surface Finish
Carbon steel, supplied in the natural finish; galvanized and stainless steel versions are available on request.
Sizes and Specifications
Available for rope diameter x groove width from 2.5x3 mm up to 97x100 mm, with groove width from 3 mm to 100 mm. Key figures are listed in the specifications on this page; the full dimension table is available on request.
Ordering
Tell us the wire rope diameter, the quantity and the finish you need and we will confirm the correct thimble size.
About Boyuan Metal
Nantong Boyuan Metal Technology Co., Ltd. manufactures and exports chain, wire rope and rigging hardware. Our range covers commercial, stainless steel, security and high tensile chains and wire rope accessories. Custom sizes and non-standard parts can be produced to your drawing or sample.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a wire rope thimble used for?
It is a metal liner that sits inside a wire rope eye or spliced loop, holding the eye open at a controlled radius so the rope is not crushed where it bears on a shackle, hook or pin.
How do I choose the right thimble size?
Match the thimble to the rope diameter and the groove width. Our range covers rope diameter x groove width from 2.5x3 mm to 97x100 mm. Send us the rope diameter and we will confirm the correct thimble.
Where are thimbles used?
Wherever a wire rope eye bears on a shackle, hook or pin - slings, guy lines, mooring and rigging terminations. Without a thimble the eye is crushed and wears quickly, and the termination is weaker.
What size range and weight do you supply?
Rope diameter x groove width from 2.5x3 mm up to 97x100 mm, with groove width from 3 mm to 100 mm. Thimbles weigh from about 0.60 kg to 3050 kg per 100 pieces depending on size.
What material are the thimbles made from?
Carbon steel, in malleable or forged form. Tell us the finish you need and we will confirm what can be supplied for your order.