What size rope thimble do I need?
When sizing the thimble to cable, it’s important to size the thimble to the actual size of the cable that you are using with it. For example, if you are using 1/4″ uncoated cable, use a 1/4″ thimble.
Do I have to use a thimble wire rope?
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Quote from Youtube video: 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. It can lead to premature failure.
How do you attach a thimble to a wire rope?
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Quote from Youtube video: Place the saddle on the long end of the rope. Not the dead end of the rope. Earlier we talked about double saddle wire rope clips. With these wire rope clips it doesn't matter which way you attach
What is a wire rope thimble?
Wire rope thimbles, steel rope thimbles, cable thimbles or simply wire thimbles, are used to support wire rope eyes by creating a durable wear surface when connected to mating rigging hardware.
How do you fasten a wire rope?
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Quote from Youtube video: The first wire rope clip one saddle length away from the end of the rope. Use a torque wrench. So you don't crimp the wire or break the wire rope clip.
How do you crimp a thimble?
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Quote from Youtube video: So first we'll use the outer jaw. I'm just going to Snug everything together here a little bit and we'll use the outer jaw to make it oval. And then we'll use the inner jaw to make a crease.
How do you fit a thimble?
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Quote from Youtube video: It's usually worn on the middle finger. So we've been trying them on lindsay on her middle finger it should sit solidly to the end of the thimble.
What is a thimble eye?
Definition of thimble-eye
1 : chub mackerel. 2 : an eye in a plate used especially as a deadeye.
How do you use wire rope sleeves?
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Quote from Youtube video: First make an eye by passing the cable through the sleeve. And then doubling it back before swaging position the cut end of the cable.
Why do you never saddle a dead horse?
“Never Saddle a Dead Horse” is a common phrase to help people remember the proper orientation to apply the clip. It means to never apply the saddle of the clip to the dead end of the rope. Line up your markings and apply the first clip to the assembly.
How many wire rope clips are required?
At least three clips should be used when making any prepared loop or thimble-eye termination for wire rope (especially for overhead lifting). All three clips must be installed with the saddle part on the live end of the rope.
How do you clamp wire rope cables?
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Quote from Youtube video: It means to never apply the saddle of the clip to the dead end of the rope. Be sure to space it one saddle length from the end of the dead. End tighten and torque the nuts.
What should be the distance between U clamp clamp in wire rope?
about six wire rope diameters
Clips are usually spaced about six wire rope diameters apart to give adequate holding power. They should be tightened before the rope is placed under tension. After the load is placed on the rope, tighten the clips again to take care of any lessening in rope diameter caused by tension of the load.
How do you clamp a rope?
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Quote from Youtube video: Place the end of the rope on one side of the clamp. And use the live end of the rope to form the eye to the appropriate size. Needed. The Rope should be positioned in the clamp is shown.
How do you finish a rope end?
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Quote from Youtube video: Here's how you put in a back splice a hemp rope or a cotton rope. Cannot just have the end melted. And fused into a into a little hard plastic ball that won't unravel.
What are wire rope clips used for?
Wire rope clips are a common and necessary piece of rigging hardware when it comes to using wire rope and forming end terminations. They are used to form a wire rope eye or to connect two cables together.
