Heavy Duty Galvanized Thimble, Tree Cabling Thimble, 5/16 Inch

So you want to protect the eyes in your cable or rope from abrasion but you're not sure which thimble to choose, I'll teach you everything you need to know to make a good choice. Thimbles are used to protect the eyes of cable and rope slings from abrasion, by providing a solid steel barrier between the fragile cable strands and the other fitting used in the connection. They also prevent eye deformation or kinking by giving structure to the eye. After repeated high load use, wear and kinking reduces the strength of the cable, and can lead to premature failure. Thimbles come in two different duty grades, light duty and heavy duty. Light duty thimbles are typically used in static applications, such as a permanent installation, a controlled environment, or in situations where they won't experience much load. Regardless of application, light duty thimbles typically work best on traditional f