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8.1.Thimble
Unit 8 - Other accessories
8.1.Thimble
It is a grooved ring set in the eye of a rope or cable. Thimble prevents chafing of the rope or cable and deformation of eye. It facilitates easy connection of rope or cable ends. It is made of galvanized iron or steel, brass or gun metal. The size depends on size of rope.
It is a grooved ring set in the eye of a rope or cable. Thimble prevents chafing of the rope or cable and deformation of eye. It facilitates easy connection of rope or cable ends. It is made of galvanized iron or steel, brass or gun metal. The size depends on size of rope.
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