Thimble
Your Professional Thimble Supplier
The Thimble (thimble) produced by Huifeng Stainless Steel Rigging is a high-quality product. Typically ring-shaped, it protects the connection points of ropes or cables and prevents wear. Made from high-quality 304 and 316 stainless steel, Huifeng's Thimble undergoes multiple advanced processes, including forging and fine polishing, resulting in a smooth surface and exceptional corrosion resistance, making it suitable for harsh environments such as moisture, acidity, and alkalinity. Its rational structural design allows for optimal compatibility with ropes and other equipment, effectively dissipating stress and significantly enhancing the stability and security of connections. Leveraging its professional R&D team and rigorous testing procedures, Huifeng can also customize Thimbles to various specifications based on customer needs. These Thimbles are widely used in ship mooring, building towing, and industrial equipment installation, providing reliable support for a wide range of operations.
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Why Choose Us
Our equipment
Huifeng Rigging has modern production equipment, including more than 150 automated machines and two CNC processing production lines. The company is equipped with advanced testing instruments such as spectrometers, tensile testing machines, and salt spray testers.
Our certificates
Huifeng Rigging focuses on technological innovation and product quality. It has more than 30 domestic product appearance design and utility model patents, 5 US appearance design patents, and has passed the GB/T 19001-2016/ISO9001:2015 quality management system certification.
Production market
Huifeng Rigging's products are exported to the world, with the main markets in Asia, Europe and America. The company provides ODM, OEM and OBM services to meet the needs of different customers.
Our services
Huifeng Rigging attaches great importance to service quality and customer experience, and is committed to providing high-quality products and perfect after-sales service to global customers.
Advantages of Thimble
Protection against fray
Thimbles don't merely prevent fraying; they become a barrier, a frontline defender against the wear and tear that ropes undergo. This kind of protection is particularly vital when ropes are subjected to rigorous or continuous movements, ensuring that the rope's integrity remains uncompromised over time.
Shield against kinks
Wire rope thimbles help maintain the rope's natural shape and alignment. Deformation leads to kinks. Kinks lead to breaks. With thimbles in place, wire rope loops continue to function optimally, safeguarded from failure.
Applications of Thimble
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Rigging and lifting operations
Wire rope thimbles are used in rigging and lifting operations to protect wire ropes from damage.
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Construction and building sites
Thimbles are used in construction to protect wire ropes used in cranes, hoists, and other equipment.
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Marine and offshore applications
Wire rope thimbles are used in marine and offshore applications to protect wire ropes used in mooring, towing, and lifting operations.
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Mining and quarrying
Thimbles are used in mining and quarrying to protect wire ropes used in cranes, hoists, and other equipment.
Wire Rope Thimble Installation
Step 1
Simply wrap the end of the wire rope around the outer groove of the thimble, lace the dead end of the wire rope past the U-bolt of the wire rope grips or a wire rope ferrule crimp to hold onto the bearing anchor point at the end of the thimble to prevent fraying caused by friction.
Step 2
Once in place, put another wire rope clip as near the loop you just wrapped over the thimble. Turn nuts firmly but do not yet tighten to the proper torque, we recommend using a crimping/swaging tool to compress the ferrule firmly onto the rope to hold your thimble loop securely.
Alternatively, you can use a wire rope ferrule crimp to secure your thimble in place. this method is quick and easy to install. For further information on installation using a wire rope ferrule please – click here.
Step 3
Apply all other wire rope clips, spaced equally between the first two, tighten them securely with an adjustable wrench to recommended torque. They should be 6-7 rope diameters apart.
Product Description
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Product name |
Wire Rope Thimble |
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Thimble type |
Metric thimble |
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Place of Origin |
China Shandong |
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Material |
Stainless Steel 304/316 |
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Usage |
Wire Rope Fittings |
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Size |
6mm-48mm |
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Color |
Silver |
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MOQ |
50Pcs |
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Application |
Wire Rope Terminal Fittings |
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Certificate |
ISO9001 |
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Packing |
Polybag+carton+pallet |
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Surface Treatment |
Polished |
Delivery
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Selling units |
Single item |
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Single package size |
22X20X18 cm |
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Single gross weight |
1.000 KG |
Lead Time
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Quantity (pieces) |
1 - 100 |
101 - 10000 |
> 10000 |
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Lead time (days) |
15 |
25 |
To be negotiated |
Packaging & Shipping
Shipping way
0-100kg: Express&air freight priority.
>100kg: Sea freight priority.
As per customized specifications.
Packing & Delivery
Packing Detail: The products usually packed in Export Standard Carton, then in pallet, wood case or
iron case or as per the customer's special requirement. Besides, the custom package takes a week to
prepare in advance.
Delivery Detail: The fast International Shipping time takes 3 ~5 working days by DHL/UPS/FedEx,
slow shipping time takes 7~ 8 working days by DHL/UPS/FedEx/TNT, etc.
FAQ
We're well-known as one of the leading thimble manufacturers and suppliers in China. If you're going to wholesale high quality thimble, welcome to get free sample from our factory. Also, customized service is available.
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