A thimble sits inside the loop of a wire rope sling and gives the eye a defined bearing surface. The pressed eye shape is formed to DIN 65457, while the cross locked types to DIN 3090 and DIN 6899B are wound around the rope without soldering.
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Drilled Thimble DIN 3091
Model 01 / 04
Drilled Thimble DIN 3091
MaterialMalleable cast iron
SurfaceElectro-galvanized
Size range8 – 44
Specification table
Dimensional drawing — shows the dimension symbols used in the table.
Ø rope
L
A* min
A* max
B
C
F
Mass
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
kg
8
66
14
20
40
15
8.7
0.17
10
83
18
25
50
17.5
11
0.29
12
99
21
30
60
20
13.3
0.45
14
114
25
35
70
24
15.3
0.65
16
131
28.5
40
80
26
18.5
0.87
18
147
31.5
45
92
29.5
20.3
1.27
20
163
33
50
102
31
22
1.56
22
178
38
55
110
34
23.2
2.09
24
196
41
60
120
37
25
2.59
26
209
43
65
130
40
29
3.1
28
225
47
70
140
42
31.5
4
32
258
53
80
160
47
36
5.4
36
290
60
90
180
53.5
40.3
9.03
40
323
66
100
200
58.4
44.5
10.31
44
355
70
110
220
63.5
46.8
14.7
Catalogue values. Dimensions in mm unless the size column shows an inch value. Confirm the exact size, material and rating before ordering.
Thimble DIN 3090
Model 02 / 04
Thimble DIN 3090
MaterialSteel Q235B
SurfaceHot-dip galvanized
Size range4 – 16
Specification table
Dimensional drawing — shows the dimension symbols used in the table.
Size
Ø lana
b
c
e
Weight
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
g/pc
4
6
23
10
1.3
10
6
7.5
32
16
1.5
24
8
9.5
40
20
2
74
10
11
55
26
2
80
12
14
65
32
2
156
14
17
72
37
2.5
252
16
20
85
44
3
332
Catalogue values. Dimensions in mm unless the size column shows an inch value. Confirm the exact size, material and rating before ordering.
Thimble B DIN 6899
Model 03 / 04
Thimble B DIN 6899
MaterialSteel Q235B
SurfaceElectro-galvanized
Size range3 – 38
Specification table
Dimensional drawing — shows the dimension symbols used in the table.
Size
a
b
c
e
Weight
Pack
Carton
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
g/pc
pcs
pcs
3
3.5
19
12
1.5
6.2
200
4000
4
4.5
21
13
1.5
7.1
200
3000
5
5.5
23
14
1.5
9.6
150
2400
6
6.5
25
16
1.7
14.9
150
1500
7
7.5
28
18
1.7
19
100
800
8
8.5
32
20
1.7
24.8
100
800
10
10.5
40
24
1.7
35
50
600
12
12.5
47
29
2.3
65.6
50
400
14
14.5
52
31
2.7
98
25
250
16
17
60
36
2.7
122
20
200
18
18.5
63
40
3.5
227
20
120
20
20.5
73
45
3.5
250
10
80
22
22.5
84
52
3.5
296
10
60
24
24.5
92
55
4.5
500
10
50
26
26.5
100
60
5
694
5
40
28
28.5
116
71
5
696
5
30
30
30.5
120
75
5.5
930
2
20
32
34
135
80
5.5
1048
2
20
34
36
155
95
5.5
1292
1
15
36
38
160
100
5.5
1512
1
15
38
40
176
110
6.5
1580
1
10
Catalogue values. Dimensions in mm unless the size column shows an inch value. Confirm the exact size, material and rating before ordering.
Thimble DIN 65457
Model 04 / 04
Thimble DIN 65457
MaterialSteel Q235B
SurfaceElectro-galvanized
Size range3 – 22
Specification table
Dimensional drawing — shows the dimension symbols used in the table.
Size
Ø lana
b
c
e
Weight
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
g/pc
3
3.5
24
11.5
1.1
3.8
4
4.2
28
12.5
1.1
4.9
5
5.5
30
13.5
1.1
6
6
6.5
31
14
1.4
9.5
7
7.2
33
14.5
1.4
10
8
8.5
36
16
1.4
13.6
9
10.5
38
18.5
1.4
17.5
10
11
47
20.5
1.5
28.6
11
11.5
48
21.5
1.5
31.5
12
13
52
24.5
1.5
33.6
13
13.5
57
27
1.9
56.5
14
14.5
65
29.5
1.9
70.5
16
16.5
68
33.5
2.5
113
18
19
76
36.5
2.5
144
20
21
85
40.5
4
274
22
24
103
49
4
360
Catalogue values. Dimensions in mm unless the size column shows an inch value. Confirm the exact size, material and rating before ordering.
Related pages
These pages cover the same job from a different angle.
Size the thimble to the rope diameter, not to the working load. A thimble is a bearing seat; the rope remains the load bearing member.
Use a pressed thimble for permanent, heavy service and a cross locked one where the assembly has to be opened and re-made on site.
Check the groove geometry matches the rope construction. A thimble groove that does not match the rope will flatten the strands under load.
Applications
Wire rope sling eyesLashing and tie-down assembliesShips and mooring gearCrane hook blocksSports and stage riggingLifting and pulling applications
Safety & use notes
A thimble forms the eye only. It must be connected to a shackle, hook or master link that carries the rated load.
Never weld a cross locked thimble. The wire is softened and would lose its strength.
Inspect the groove for wear and the body for cracks or distortion before every lifting operation.
Model types, related standards and manufacturing
Types & standards
Types & standards
Pressed thimble DIN 65457A solid steel thimble pressed around the rope loop to DIN 65457, giving the eye a smooth bearing surface against the connected fitting.
Cross locked thimble DIN 3090 / DIN 6899BA wire thimble wound around the rope and locked by twisting, with no soldered joint — the wire body conforms to the rope.
Strip or plate is blanked and formed into the grooved profile, or the thimble is produced from a forging for heavier duty.
The groove is finished so the rope seats fully in it without being pinched.
Edges are deburred so nothing cuts the rope.
Surface treatment is applied to suit the exposure.
What to check on receipt
The groove matches the rope diameter — the rope should sit in it, not perch on top of it.
There are no sharp edges or burrs that could cut the rope.
The thimble has not been distorted in transit, and the two ends meet as they should.
FAQ
FAQ
What is the difference between a pressed and a cross locked thimble?
A pressed thimble is a solid steel section pressed over the rope; a cross locked thimble is drawn wire wound around the rope and locked by twisting. Pressed types suit permanent heavy service, cross locked types suit assemblies that must be opened on site.
Does the thimble carry the load?
No. The wire rope carries the load. The thimble provides a defined, smooth bearing surface so the eye bears on the fitting rather than on the rope strands.
