Italian Type Commercial Thimble is a metal accessory widely used in the industrial and maritime fields. It is mainly used to protect ropes and cables from wear and tear and improve the safety and stability of the connection. It is manufactured according to relevant Italian standards and is usually made of 304 or 316 stainless steel. 304 stainless steel can cope with corrosion in general environments and is suitable for indoor and ordinary outdoor scenes; 316 stainless steel contains molybdenum and has outstanding resistance to salt spray and strong acid and alkali corrosion, making it an ideal choice for marine operations and chemical environments. The thimble is U-shaped or C-shaped, with a smooth interior, suitable for steel wire ropes and synthetic fiber ropes of different specifications, ranging from smaller ones suitable for light ropes to large ones that can carry heavy cables, to meet the needs of various projects.
Stock no. | Size(mm) | A(mm) | B(mm) | L(mm) | T(mm) | DiaφCable(mm) |
HS4040101 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
HS4040102 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 2.5 |
HS4040103 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 1 | 3 |
HS4040104 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 18 | 1 | 4 |
HS4040105 | 5 | 5.6 | 13 | 20 | 1.2 | 5 |
HS4040106 | 6 | 6.5 | 15 | 25 | 1.2 | 6 |
HS4040107 | 8 | 9 | 18 | 33 | 1.5 | 8 |
HS4040108 | 10 | 11 | 23 | 41 | 2 | 10 |
HS4040109 | 12 | 14 | 27 | 48 | 2 | 12 |
HS4040110 | 14 | 15 | 34 | 53 | 2.5 | 14 |
HS4040111 | 16 | 17 | 36 | 57 | 3 | 16 |
HS4040112 | 18 | 19 | 40 | 67 | 3 | 18 |
HS4040113 | 20 | 22 | 45 | 75 | 4 | 20 |
HS4040114 | 22 | 24 | 52 | 84 | 4 | 22 |
HS4040115 | 24 | 26 | 56 | 96 | 5 | 24 |
HS4040116 | 28 | 30 | 65 | 115 | 6 | 28 |
HS4040117 | 32 | 34 | 82 | 144 | 6 | 32 |
HS4040118 | 36 | 40 | 94 | 170 | 6 | 36 |
Excellent material and corrosion resistance: 304 or 316 stainless steel is selected. 304 stainless steel can maintain structural stability for a long time in ordinary humid and slightly acidic and alkaline environments with its own corrosion resistance to prevent rust from affecting use; 316 stainless steel has excellent corrosion resistance in high-salinity marine environments or industrial scenes exposed to highly corrosive chemicals due to the addition of molybdenum elements. Its service life is significantly longer than that of ordinary carbon steel ferrules, reducing the frequency of maintenance and replacement.
Accurate fitting standards: Strictly following Italian standards for production, the dimensional accuracy is extremely high. Whether it is the inner diameter, outer diameter, or overall structural dimensions of the ferrule, it is perfectly matched with the standard rope specifications. This makes the installation process easy and smooth, can tightly wrap the rope, reduce shaking and displacement, ensure a firm connection, and also facilitate standardized application and bulk procurement in various projects that follow Italian standards.
Ocean and shipbuilding: In shipbuilding, it is used to fix the connection between the cable and the hull, protect the cable from wear on the edge of the hull, and ensure the safety of the ship when mooring or sailing; connect fishing nets and fishing boats, bear the tension of fishing nets during fishing operations, and 316 stainless steel can resist long-term erosion by seawater; on offshore drilling platforms, fix various conveying pipelines and safety ropes to ensure stable operation of equipment in harsh marine environments.
Industrial manufacturing scenarios: In factory workshops, when lifting equipment, the collar is installed between the wire rope and the hook to prevent the rope from being damaged due to direct friction with the hook, ensuring the safety of lifting; in automated production lines, it is used to fix the connecting rope of the transmission belt to ensure the smooth operation of the belt and improve production efficiency; in mining, the wire rope connecting the lifting equipment bears the huge tension during the lifting of heavy objects and adapts to the harsh environment of humidity and dust in the mine.
Construction industry: On construction sites, when lifting building materials (such as precast concrete components and steel beams), the ring protects the wire rope and extends its service life; in the process of building scaffolds, it is used to connect the rope and the scaffolding steel pipe to increase the stability of the connection and ensure the safety of construction workers; in the construction of high-rise building exterior walls, the hanging rope of the hanging basket is fixed to ensure the safety of the hanging basket during the lifting process.
Outdoor and leisure activities: When camping, the ring can be used to fix the drawstring of the tent to make it more firmly rooted in the ground and resist outdoor wind; in rock climbing, it connects the climbing rope and the protection device to protect the rope from rock wear and provide reliable safety for rock climbers; in outdoor sports venues, the connecting ropes of sports facilities, such as swings and climbing frames, are fixed to ensure the stability of the facilities.
Q1: Will the stainless steel ferrule rust?
A: 304 and 316 stainless steel have good anti-rust ability, but they are not absolutely rust-free. 304 stainless steel performs well in general environment. If it is in a strong corrosive environment for a long time (such as high concentration of acid and alkali, seaside salt spray area), slight rust may appear. At this time, it can be wiped with stainless steel cleaner. 316 stainless steel is more corrosion-resistant, but it may also rust under extreme conditions. If the ferrule is severely rusted, it may affect its strength and protection performance. It is recommended to replace it with a new ferrule.
Q3: If the ferrule is deformed during use, can it continue to be used?
A: If the ferrule is slightly deformed, and the deformation does not affect the normal insertion and fixation of the rope, nor does it cause a significant decrease in the carrying capacity (which can be judged by professional testing or comparison with a new ferrule), it can continue to be used under close observation, but the inspection cycle should be shortened. If the deformation is serious, such as the opening is too large and the overall distortion, it will reduce the protection effect of the rope, and it may even break when under force. At this time, it must be stopped immediately and replaced with a new ferrule to avoid safety accidents.
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