What is BS EN 13411-1 - Thimbles for steel wire rope slings about?
BS EN 13411-1 specifies the minimum requirements for non welded general purpose steel thimbles produced from plates having dimensions by 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 BS EN 13411-1.
Who is BS EN 13411-1 - Thimbles for steel wire rope slings for?
BS EN 13411-1 on thimbles for steel wire rope slings is relevant to:
- Manufacturer of thimbles
Why should you use BS EN 13411-1 - Thimbles for steel wire rope slings?
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 eye. BS EN 13411-1 provides guidance on hazards and associated requirements, safety requirements and/or measures, dimensions material, construction, tests.
As a user of BS EN 13411-1, you can be ensured of the safety requirements of thimbles for steel wire rope slings. With obedience and compliance to BS EN 13411-1, you can efficiently manufacture high-quality thimbles for steel wire rope slings. BS EN 13411-1 helps the user to increase the safety of the person using the steel wire rope. BS EN 13411-1 provides guidance on testing requirements for thimbles. Overall BS EN 13411-1 takes into account the safety and protection of the product end-user while also prolonging the service life of thimbles for steel wire rope slings.
