{"product_id":"wire-rope-thimbles-heavy-duty-galvanized-1-each","title":"Wire Rope Thimbles - Heavy Duty Galvanized - 1\" (Each)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWire Rope Thimbles - Heavy Duty Galvanized\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy-duty galvanized wire rope thimbles are designed to protect wire rope eyes from wear, abrasion, and deformation in demanding rigging and securement applications. Manufactured from steel and hot-dip galvanized for enhanced corrosion resistance, these thimbles provide superior durability and longer service life compared to standard zinc-plated alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEnhanced Wire Rope Protection for Outdoor Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWire rope thimbles help maintain the shape of wire rope eyes while reducing wear caused by shackles, hooks, pins, and other connection hardware. The heavy-duty design features a wider, more robust profile that offers increased support and improved load distribution at critical connection points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hot-dip galvanized finish provides a thicker zinc coating than standard electro-plated thimbles, helping protect against rust and corrosion in outdoor, agricultural, utility, marine-adjacent, and industrial environments where exposure to weather is common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHeavy-Duty Construction for Longer Service Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for more demanding applications, these thimbles help reduce wire rope wear, resist deformation under load, and improve overall assembly longevity. Their rugged construction makes them an excellent choice for lifting, rigging, towing, securement, and general wire rope installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor applications exposed to constant moisture, saltwater, or highly corrosive environments, consider stainless steel thimbles. Type 304 stainless steel offers excellent corrosion resistance for most environments, while Type 316 stainless steel contains molybdenum for enhanced protection in marine and coastal applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty steel wire rope thimble construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot-dip galvanized finish provides superior corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThicker zinc coating than standard zinc-plated thimbles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtects wire rope eyes from abrasion, wear, and deformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps maintain proper eye shape under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves load distribution at connection points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtends wire rope assembly service life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for outdoor, industrial, utility, agricultural, towing, and rigging applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResists crushing and deformation better than light-duty alternatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured to meet or exceed Federal Specification FF-T-276B, Type III\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeets or exceeds ASTM A148 requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplies with ASME B30.26 standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/product-safety-warnings#thimbles\"\u003eView Product Safety Warnings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalifornia Residents: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"\/pages\/prop-65\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWARNING\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"US Cargo Control","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46105053429896,"sku":"HDTGV1","price":12.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/8644\/4936\/files\/5174-wire-rope-thimbles-heavy-duty-galvanized-1-each.01.jpg?v=1782413341","url":"https:\/\/www.fastenersplus.com\/products\/wire-rope-thimbles-heavy-duty-galvanized-1-each","provider":"Fasteners Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}