This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for non welded general purpose steel thimbles produced from plate having dimensions in accordance with Figure 1. The thimbles are intended to be used in slings made with six or eight strand steel wire ropes from 8 mm to 60 mm diameter complying with EN 12385-4.
Reeving thimbles and solid thimbles are not covered by this standard.
The hazards covered by this standard are identified in clause 4.
BS EN 13411-1:2002 history
2002BS EN 13411-1:2002+A1:2008 Terminations for steel wire ropes — Safety — Part 1: Thimbles for steel wire rope slings
2002BS EN 13411-1:2002 Terminations for steel wire ropes - Safety - Thimbles for steel wire rope slings