Thimbles are used to protect steel wire rope, fibre rope or synthetic rope
The dimensions of the thimbles must be so that the (wire) rope fits properly into the groove of the thimble. If thimbles are used in combination with wire clamps, please take notice of the right use of the clamp. The first clip must be placed one bridge width from the turned back rope tail or dead end of the rope. The second clip must be placed immediately against the thimble but nevertheless in such a position that the correct tightening of the clip does not damage the outer wires of the wire rope.
The following clips should be placed on the wire rope between the first and second clip in such a way that they are seperated by at least 1 ½ times the clip-width with a maximum of 3 times the clip-width.
Before use, check if the timble is free from impurities, sharp edges, cracks or other irregularities which may damage the rope and therefore affect the strength or reliability of
the rope.
