The primary duty of Wire Rope Thimbles is lifting, tensioning and securing loads within a rated working load limit. Below: the sectors that specify them in volume, the checklist used to select the right size and material for the application, installation notes, and the known limits of the type. Stocked across roughly 4 mm to 24 mm, they cover general to heavy-duty work.
Typical Applications for Wire Rope Thimble — ISO / DIN (Series 155)
The most common settings where these are specified:
- General machine building: fastening covers, brackets, motors and sub-assemblies on production equipment.
- Maintenance & repair (MRO): a stocked size for servicing existing plant where the original fastener spec must be matched.
- Fabrication & metalwork: bench and on-site assembly of steel frames, enclosures and weldments.
How to Specify Wire Rope Thimble — ISO / DIN (Series 155) for Your Application
- Size: Select on rope diameter, and confirm it against the mating feature in the assembly. This product spans 4 mm–24 mm; check the full table below for the exact dimensions of each size.
- Material: Choose the material and finish for the service environment — plated steel for general use, stainless for corrosion resistance.
- Environment: For damp, coastal or chemical exposure prefer A4/316 stainless or a suitable coating; indoors, plated steel or A2 is usually sufficient.
- Standard: This product is supplied to ISO / DIN. Quoting the standard on your order guarantees interchangeable dimensions between suppliers.
Where Wire Rope Thimble — ISO / DIN (Series 155) Are Not the Right Choice
Match the fastener to the load, environment and whether the joint must be reopened; the wrong class or style is the usual cause of joint failure.
