US type Heavy Duty Wire Rope Thimble

Item No.: 604001
Heavy-duty US type wire rope thimbles are designed for robust applications, providing essential support and protection for wire rope assemblies. These thimbles are primarily used in heavy-duty lifting applications, such as steel wire rope slings.
Description How to use wire rope thimble?
Description

Heavy-duty US type wire rope thimbles are designed for robust applications, providing essential support and protection for wire rope assemblies. Here’s a summary of their key features, specifications, and applications based on the search results:

Key Features

  • Material: These thimbles are typically made from mild steel or forged steel, ensuring strength and durability. They often feature a hot-dip galvanized finish, which enhances corrosion resistance, making them suitable for outdoor and industrial environments
  • Standards Compliance: Heavy-duty US type thimbles meet specific performance standards, including the US Federal Specification FF-T 276-b Type III and BS EN 13411-1, ensuring reliability in demanding applications
  • Sizes: Available in various sizes to accommodate different wire rope diameters, ranging from 1/4 inch to over 2 inches. The size selection is crucial for ensuring a proper fit and effective load distribution.

Applications

  • Heavy-Duty Lifting: These thimbles are primarily used in heavy-duty lifting applications, such as steel wire rope slings and end terminations. They help prevent fraying and deformation of the wire rope under load
  • Rigging and Construction: Commonly utilized in rigging setups across various industries, including construction, marine operations, and heavy machinery applications. Their robust design allows them to withstand dynamic loads effectively
  • Versatile Usage: Suitable for both static and dynamic applications, heavy-duty thimbles enhance the longevity of wire ropes by distributing loads evenly and protecting the eyes from wear

In conclusion, heavy-duty US type wire rope thimbles are essential components in rigging and lifting operations, providing durability and safety in demanding environments. Their compliance with industry standards ensures they meet the rigorous requirements of various applications.


U.S. Type Heavy Duty Wire Rope Thimble

  • Wire rope thimbles, cable thimbles or wire thimbles, are used to support wire rope eyes by creating a durable wear surface when connected to mating rigging hardware.
    Thimbles are used to protect the eyes of cable, and rope slings from abrasion by providing a solid steel barrier between the fragile cable strands and the other rigging fitting used in the connection.
  • Finish: Electric galvanized or hot dip galvanized.
  • Standard: Federal Specification FF-T-276b Type III.
  • Sizes up to 4'' are available.
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U.S. Type Heavy Duty Wire Rope Thimble
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Item No. Size Dimensions(inch) Weight Product Code
A C kg
WRTHD006 1/4 0.28 1.62 0.06 0.88 0.41 0.025 604001006
WRTHD008 5/16 0.34 1.88 0.08 1.06 0.50 0.044 604001008
WRTHD010 3/8 0.41 2.12 0.11 1.12 0.63 0.086 604001010
WRTHD011 7/16 0.47 2.38 0.12 1.25 0.72 0.11 604001011
WRTHD013 1/2 0.53 2.75 0.14 1.50 0.81 0.205 604001013
WRTHD014 9/16" 0.59 2.75 0.15 1.50 0.89 0.205 604001014
WRTHD016 5/8 0.66 3.25 0.16 1.75 1.00 0.27 604001016
WRTHD019 3/4 0.78 3.75 0.22 2.00 1.22 0.55 604001019
WRTHD022 7/8 0.94 4.25 0.22 2.25 1.38 0.80 604001022
WRTHD026 1 1.06 4.50 0.25 2.50 1.56 1.0 604001026
WRTHD032 1-1/8"-1-1/4 1.31 5.12 0.25 2.88 1.88 1.47 604001032
WRTHD036 1-1/4"-1-3/8 1.44 6.25 0.37 3.50 2.25 3.4 604001036
WRTHD038 1-3/8"-1-1/2 1.56 6.50 0.50 3.50 2.62 4.5 604001038
WRTHD042 1-5/8 1.72 8.00 0.50 4.00 3.00 5.67 604001042
WRTHD045 1-3/4 1.84 9.00 0.50 4.50 3.06 6.9 604001045
WRTHD050 1-7/8"-2 2.09 12.00 0.50 6.00 3.38 9.45 604001050
WRTHD056 2-1/4 2.38 14.00 0.62 7.00 3.88 17.6 604001056
How to use wire rope thimble?
How to use wire rope thimble?

Wire rope thimbles are used in conjunction with cable and rope to protect the eyes and will allow for smooth rope guiding around natural curves. So that the most important thing is to make sure the thimble eye securely fastened. Here are some tips for correctly using wire rope thimble:

  • To know the right rope thimble size to the cable, for example when you are using 1/2″ uncoated rope cable, use a 1/2″ wire rope thimble.
  • Make sure that the cable thimbles size properly and securely fastened in the eye of the loop, not too loose or too tighten, so they can create an extra layer of support to connect with other properly sized rigging fittings.
  • While you are using a vinyl coated cable, you should multiply the actual size of the cable, usually use a larger size thimble than normal, for the actual diameter is the thickness of the vinyl coating plus the inside wire rope diameter. For example, if you are using a 5/16″ vinyl coated cable that is coated to 3/8″ diameter, you’d want to use a 3/8″ wire rope thimble.
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