Thimbles, Wire Rope

Wire rope thimbles are used to protect looped cable ends from wear, fraying, and abrasion at the bearing point. They sit inside the eye of a wire rope or aircraft cable assembly and help reduce direct contact between the cable and connecting hardware such as hooks, shackles, eye bolts, or clevises.

Yes. Wire rope thimbles are typically used with sleeves or wire rope clips to form a secure loop end. The thimble protects the loop, while the sleeve or clip holds the wire rope in place. The correct combination depends on the cable diameter, application, load requirements, and installation method.

 Galvanized thimbles are commonly used for general-purpose wire rope applications and provide corrosion resistance in many standard environments. Stainless steel thimbles offer stronger corrosion resistance and are often preferred for outdoor, marine, architectural, or corrosive environments. The right choice depends on where and how the cable assembly will be used.

Yes. Thimbles can be used with aircraft cable assemblies when a looped cable end needs added protection from friction, bending, or wear. They are commonly paired with sleeves or wire rope clips to create durable eye ends for aircraft cable, wire rope, and custom cable assemblies.

 When requesting a quote, provide the wire rope or aircraft cable diameter, thimble material, quantity, application, load requirements, and whether the thimble will be used with sleeves or wire rope clips. If available, include drawings, specifications, photos, or part numbers so Lexco can recommend the correct thimble or custom wire rope assembly.