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Cast Iron Thimble
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Overview
Large cast iron thimble that is shaped like a teardrop and has a deep groove in its outer edge where the rope or cable would have been held.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-124-2024.122
Item type
Objects
Themes
Material
Cast Iron
Width
50 cm
Height or length
78 cm
Depth
25 cm
Contextual information
Thimbles are used to protect the eyes of cable and rope slings from abrasion by providing a solid steel barrier between the fragile cable strands and the other rigging fitting used in the connection. Thimbles also prevent eye deformation or kinking by giving structure to the cable.
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Last modified
Saturday, 6 April, 2024
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Cast Iron Thimble
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