Heavy-Duty Steel Wire Rope Assembly with Protective Thimble Eyes
The Steel Wire Rope with Thimbles is a pre-assembled wire rope solution designed for lifting, rigging, tensioning, and industrial applications where enhanced eye protection and reliable connection points are required. Manufactured using high-quality galvanized or stainless steel wire rope with professionally installed thimble eye terminations, this assembly provides improved rope durability, reduced bending stress, and extended service life.
Solite supplies OEM custom wire rope assemblies with different rope constructions, diameters, lengths, thimble types, and end fittings according to customer drawings and application requirements.
Protective Thimble Eye Design
The thimble reinforces the wire rope loop and protects the rope from direct contact with hooks, shackles, and connection hardware.
Benefits include:
- Prevents eye deformation
- Reduces bending fatigue
- Protects against abrasion
- Improves connection strength
- Extends wire rope service life
- Provides a secure attachment point
- Available thimble options:
- Standard galvanized thimble
- Heavy-duty thimble
- Stainless steel thimble
- DIN 6899 thimble
- Custom forged thimble
High-Strength Wire Rope Options
6×19 Wire Rope
Features:
- Balanced strength and flexibility
- General lifting applications
- Good abrasion resistance
Applications:
- Hoisting equipment
- Winch systems
- General rigging
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6×36 Wire Rope
Features:
- Excellent flexibility
- Better fatigue resistance
- Suitable for repeated bending
Applications:
- Crane systems
- Multi-layer drums
- Heavy machinery
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7×19 Wire Rope
Features:
- Superior flexibility
- Smooth operation
Applications:
- Control cables
- Small lifting systems
- Pulley applications
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19×7 / 35×7 Non-Rotating Wire Rope
Features:
Low rotation characteristics
High lifting stability
Applications:
Tower cranes
Heavy lifting equipment
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Material Options
Galvanized Steel Wire Rope
Advantages:
High tensile strength
Good corrosion resistance
Economical solution
Suitable for outdoor lifting applications
Stainless Steel Wire Rope
Available grades:
1. AISI 304 Stainless Steel
Good corrosion resistance
Suitable for indoor and general outdoor use
2. AISI 316 Stainless Steel
Superior corrosion resistance
Suitable for marine and coastal environments
End Termination Options
Swaged Thimble Eye
High connection efficiency
Compact appearance
Professional industrial finish
Wire Rope Clip Fixed Thimble
Easy installation
Suitable for field assembly
Adjustable connection
Spliced Thimble Eye
Traditional rope termination
High reliability
Additional fittings available:
Hooks
Shackles
Eye bolts
Turnbuckles
Master links
Custom hardware
Technical Specifications
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Item |
Specification |
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Product Name |
Steel Wire Rope with Thimbles |
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Rope Material |
Galvanized Steel / Stainless Steel |
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Rope Construction |
6×19 / 6×36 / 7×19 / 19×7 / 35×7 / Custom |
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Diameter Range |
1 mm – 100 mm+ |
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Length |
Customized |
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Core Type |
Fiber Core (FC) / Steel Core (IWRC) |
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Tensile Grade |
1570 / 1770 / 1960 MPa |
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Thimble Type |
Galvanized / Stainless Steel / DIN6899 / Heavy Duty |
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Termination |
Swaged / Spliced / Clamped |
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Surface Treatment |
Galvanized / Stainless Steel / Coated |
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Standards |
EN 12385 / EN 13414 / ASTM A1023 / GB/T 20118 |
Typical Applications
The Steel Wire Rope with Thimbles is widely used in
Lifting & Rigging
Crane lifting systems
Hoists
Winches
Material handling equipment
Construction lifting
Industrial Applications
Machine installation
Safety cable systems
Equipment suspension
Factory material handling
Marine & Offshore
Ship rigging
Marine lifting equipment
Dock operations
Offshore platforms
Architectural & Engineering
Tension structures
Cable supports
Barrier systems
Custom engineering projects
Third-party inspection available
Advantages
- Protective thimble increases rope service life
- High-strength steel wire rope construction
- Custom lengths and diameters available
- Multiple termination methods
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor environments
- Reliable connection performance
- OEM manufacturing capability
- Complete assembly supply from wire rope to hardware
Quality Assurance
Each wire rope assembly is inspected before shipment.
Available quality documents:
EN 10204 Type 3.1 Material Certificate
Wire Rope Test Certificate
Breaking Load Test Report
Swaging Strength Test Report
Dimensional Inspection Report
Thimble Specification Inspection
Assembly Inspection Report
Packing List
Third-party inspection services by SGS, TÜV, Bureau Veritas (BV), or Intertek are available upon request.
Packaging
Standard export packaging:
- Coil Packaging
- Wooden Reel
- Steel Frame
- Protective Wrapping
- Individual Labels
- Customized OEM Packaging
Each assembly is securely packed to prevent deformation and surface damage during transportation.
Why Choose Solite?

why choose us?
Over 15 years of experience in steel wire rope manufacturing
Professional wire rope assembly and termination capability
Advanced swaging and inspection equipment
Custom production according to drawings or samples
Strict quality control throughout manufacturing
Factory-direct supply with competitive pricing
Technical support for lifting, industrial, and OEM applications
one-stop solution
professional team
high quality
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