Galvanized Manila Rope Thimbles: Heavy-Duty Protection for Natural Fiber Ropes
LGRIG® galvanized manila rope thimble, also known as Round Rope Thimble, it is a wear pad that protects the rope from cuts, kinking and abrasions.
Always use an appropriate thimble when making an eye in a rope. When it is necessary to open a thimble to insert a fitting, make sure the points are properly aligned when the thimble is closed.
Inspect carefully for cracks. Thimbles ARE NOT designed for load carrying purposes; Therefore working load limits have not been established.