Thimble End Fittings
Thimble end fittings come in handy anywhere a heavy load meets a loop. We make our custom thimble endings out of cold rolled steel (AN100 type), galvanized steel or stainless steel. Non-standard material and other special requests are welcome.
The chart below will help you determine which part number is best suited for your application.
Galvanized
Galvanized Thimble End Fittings
| Part # | Bare Cable Diameter (in) | Material |
|---|---|---|
| 100-004.5 | 1/16″ | Zinc Plated |
| 100-010.1 | 3/32″ | Zinc Plated |
| 100-010.1 | 1/8″ | Zinc Plated |
| 100-011 | 5/32″ | Zinc Plated |
| 100-016 | 3/16″ | Zinc Plated |
| 100-019 | 1/4″ | Zinc Plated |
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel Thimble End Fittings
| Part # | Bare Cable Diameter (in) | Material |
|---|---|---|
| 130-000 | 1/16″ | Stainless Steel |
| 130-500 | 3/32″ | Stainless Steel |
| 120-010 | 1/8″ | Stainless Steel |
| 120-015 | 5/32″ | Stainless Steel |
| 100-016.3 | 3/16″ | Stainless Steel |
Thimble End Fittings
A thimble is a special type of heavy duty, grooved metal end fitting. Its goal is to protect the fastening loop of a wire rope. Wire rope thimble fittings provide exceptional wear resistance and help loops keep their shape.
Tyler Madison uses thimble end fittings on wire rope cables that are terminated with at-risk loops. We define “at-risk loops,” by loops that are at risk of bending under the weight of a load or are under the forces of abrasion. Thimbles for wire rope is installed on the inside of a loop, protecting the cable from abrasion and preserving the loops open shape.
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Thimble End Fittings FAQs
Are wire rope thimble end fittings right for my application?
- Thimble end fittings provide the fairly specific service of increasing the durability and longevity of a wire rope loop. They work very well on cable railing, stainless steel medical cables and wire rope tethers, and anything that is under large consistent tension forces.
- Nevertheless, the only way to know for sure regardless of whether thimble end fittings are right for your application is by talking over your specifications and requirements with a member of our staff. Give us a call today, and we will steer you in the right direction.
Can thimble end fittings be custom made using non-standard materials?
- Thimble end fitting applications rely on strength, corrosion resistance, abrasion resistance and durability. Few materials outside the steel family meet all of these qualifications without great manipulation or alteration. Therefore, while we’re open to discussing alternative options for your wire rope ends, we highly recommend our standard options over others.
How does Tyler Madison secure thimble end fittings?
- Thimbles are fashioned inside the loops by including them in the looping process. They are wrapped tightly inside once the expanding sleeve is swaged using a hydraulic swage machine.
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