Thimbles | McMaster-Carr

	For Wire Rope Diameter For Wire Rope Diameter

	Fitting Type Fitting Type


Thimble	Rope Clamp

	Material Material

	Finish Finish

Galvanized

Zinc Plated

Unfinished

	Loop Inside Width Loop Inside Width

	Loop Inside Length Loop Inside Length

	Application Application

Not for Lifting

For Lifting

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Clamp Material Clamp Material

Steel

Stainless Steel

Iron

	For Wire Rope Construction For Wire Rope Construction


1 × 19 Strand Core	7 × 7 Strand Core

7 × 19 IWRC	7 × 19 Strand Core

6 × 7 Fiber Core	6 × 19 Fiber Core

6 × 19 IWRC	6 × 26 IWRC

6 × 37 IWRC	1 × 7 Strand Core

18 × 7 IWRC	19 × 7 Strand Core

3 × 7 Hollow Core	3 × 7 IWRC

7 × 7 IWRC

	Attachment Type Attachment Type

	Loop
	Reinforced Loop
	Plain

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Thimble Material Thimble Material

Steel

Stainless Steel

	Capacity Capacity

	Number of Clamps Number of Clamps

	Diameter Diameter

	Length Length

	Rope Turnback Rope Turnback

	Clamp Height Clamp Height

	Thimble Finish Thimble Finish

Galvanized

Zinc Plated

	For Rope Diameter For Rope Diameter

202 Products

Wire Rope and End Fittings

Medium Duty Wire Rope Thimbles—Not for Lifting

Also known as standard-pattern thimbles, these provide better protection against fraying than light duty thimbles.

Heavy Duty Wire Rope Thimbles—For Lifting

Also known as heavy-pattern thimbles, these can be used to reinforce the loop of a sling.

Light Duty Wire Rope Thimbles—Not for Lifting

These thimbles are also known as thin pattern thimbles.

Closed-End Light Duty Wire
Rope Thimbles—Not for Lifting

Smooth rounded edges and an endless design prevent snags.

Open-End Light Duty Wire
Rope Thimbles—Not for Lifting

The open-end design leaves more room for connections than other thimbles.

Wire Rope Clamp and Thimble Kits—Not for Lifting

Kits include clamps and thimbles to support a wire rope loop and prevent it from fraying. Clamps must be oriented with the saddle on the long (live) end and U-bolt on the short (dead) end.

Wire Rope Clamps with Thimbles—Not for Lifting

A clamp and thimble in one convenient fitting simplifies installation while providing support and fray protection to the wire rope loop. Use a torque wrench to tighten the clamp.

Steel Wire Rope with Reinforced Loop—For Lifting

With a reinforced loop, also known as a thimble eye, installed on one end, quickly attach a hook or a shackle to a wire rope.

Galvanized Steel Wire Rope with
Reinforced Loop—For Lifting

The galvanized finish resists corrosion.

Reinforced Loop-to-Loop Lanyards—Not for Lifting

A thimble on the inside of the loop protects the wire rope from fraying.

Rope Thimbles—Not for Lifting

Protect the inside of rope loops from fraying.

Wire Rope Slings

These slings are more abrasion and cut resistant than web and round slings, yet lighter in weight than mesh and chain slings.

Wire Rope and End Fittings

Medium Duty Wire Rope Thimbles—Not for Lifting

Heavy Duty Wire Rope Thimbles—For Lifting

Light Duty Wire Rope Thimbles—Not for Lifting

Closed-End Light Duty WireRope Thimbles—Not for Lifting

Open-End Light Duty WireRope Thimbles—Not for Lifting

Wire Rope Clamp and Thimble Kits—Not for Lifting

Wire Rope Clamps with Thimbles—Not for Lifting

Steel Wire Rope with Reinforced Loop—For Lifting

Galvanized Steel Wire Rope withReinforced Loop—For Lifting

Reinforced Loop-to-Loop Lanyards—Not for Lifting

Rope Thimbles—Not for Lifting

Rope Thimbles—Not for Lifting

Wire Rope Slings

Wire Rope Slings

Closed-End Light Duty Wire
Rope Thimbles—Not for Lifting

Open-End Light Duty Wire
Rope Thimbles—Not for Lifting

Galvanized Steel Wire Rope with
Reinforced Loop—For Lifting