Buy Wire Rope Thimbles Online in Australia
A thimble protects the eye of a wire rope loop from crushing and wear where it meets a shackle, hook or pin. AIMS Industrial supplies Austlift, Beaver and Inox World thimbles in galvanised, zinc plated and stainless steel (G316 and 316), in open, semi-closed (coated) and solid eye styles, and a D ring thimble.
What's in the range
| Thimble | What the range includes |
|---|---|
| Galvanised | Austlift AS type thimble with gold tip, Austlift open thimble, and Beaver wire rope thimble. |
| Zinc plated | Austlift commercial zinc plated thimble. |
| Coated and solid eye | Austlift semi-closed thimble for rope (coated), and Austlift solid eye thimble with pre-drilled hole. |
| Stainless steel | Austlift stainless steel wire rope thimble G316, Beaver G316 stainless steel wire rope thimble, Inox World 316 stainless steel thimble and a D ring thimble in 316. |
Choosing a thimble
Start with the rope diameter, because the thimble must match the rope. Then check what the loop will connect to, since the thimble eye has to suit the shackle pin or hook. For corrosive or marine conditions choose stainless steel, and for general use galvanised or zinc plated. A solid eye thimble has a drilled hole for a pin, and a semi-closed thimble gives more support to the rope in the loop.
Always check the data sheet. Confirm the rope size, thimble size and suitability for your application, and terminate the rope with the grips, ferrules or swage the manufacturer recommends.
Related ranges
See wire ropes, wire rope ferrules, rope grips, lifting shackles, rigging screws and wire rope and chain fittings.
Order from AIMS Industrial
Not sure which thimble suits your rope? Call us on (02) 9773 0122, contact our team or request a quote. We have supplied Australian industry since 1988 and can help you match thimbles to your rope and shackles.
Wire rope thimble FAQs
What does a thimble do?
It sits inside the loop at the end of a wire rope and stops the rope bending too tightly or wearing where it meets a shackle, hook or pin.
How do I choose the right size?
Match the thimble to the diameter of your wire rope, and check the eye suits the shackle pin or hook it connects to. Check the size on the listing or call us on (02) 9773 0122.
Do you have stainless steel thimbles?
Yes. We list G316 and 316 stainless steel thimbles from Austlift, Beaver and Inox World.
What is the difference between open and semi-closed thimbles?
An open thimble has a gap at the throat. A semi-closed thimble is closed more tightly around the rope and gives it more support in the loop. We list both.