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Wire rope thimbles are one of the many types of wire rope fittings we supply here at Rope Services Direct. We can supply solid and reeving thimbles in various sizes. The thimble you will need is dependent upon your application. The correct thimble should chosen to meet your needs.
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British standard thimbles – versatile and easy to useOur fairly priced variety o..
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Heavy duty stub end thimble – durable and essentialRSD offers a cost-effective r..
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When you are in the market for reeving thimbles for your work in progress, we’re..
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Solid thimbles – sturdy and high qualityThe range of Solid thimbles we have here..
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Stainless steel commercial pattern thimbles – practical and versatileOur great v..
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Standard commercial thimbles – adaptable and functionalOur excellent, wallet-fri..
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US fed spec thimbles – simple and effectiveUS Fed Spec thimbles are well suited ..
One of the most popular ways to terminate a rope is to form it into a loop or eye. A loop/eye enables easier attaching to most anchoring points. Because a soft loop can be damaged more easily due to abrasion and forces from the connection, the addition of a steel thimble will counteract this.
When a wire rope is terminated in into a loop/eye, there’s a threat that it’ll bend to tightly and damaging wires. Placing a thimble inside the loop will help to create a better eye and protect the natural form of the loop. As well as protecting the wire from pinching and abrading within the inside of the loop.
Within industry the installation of the thimble is the most common and most effective system. Because the thimble prevents the anchorage from coming into direct contact with the wires. And therefore prevents unnecessary wear.
Thimbles are perfect for wire ropes that need terminating in a loop. They are one of the most commonly used end fittings for steel cable. They are used to help protect the steel wire-rope which forms the eye. Therefore will greatly extend the working life of the rope. They also add extra rigidity to a soft loop making it stronger and much easier to attach wherever it’s needed.
There are 2 main kinds of thimbles. They are an ordinary thimble which are fairly standard, and are appropriate for many applications. And the heavy duty solid thimble, which offer a more robust fitting for more arduous tasks.
Rope Services Direct can supply both types in a wide range of sizes to suit different diameters of wire rope. The rope needs to sit correctly in the recess around the edge of the thimble.
We have all our own industrial tools and machinery in our rope workshop, thus we can ensure the correct, safe and secure fitting of end terminations every time.
Various types of wire rope thimble are available including; commercial standard, heavy duty standard, British standard and US Federal spec standard; we will be able to supply whichever type of thimble you need.
Call us on 01384 78004 to place your order for any of our wire rope fittings and for any technical advice you may need.
