BS EN 13411-1:2002+A1:2008

This standard BS EN 13411-1:2002+A1:2008 Terminations for steel wire ropes. Safety is classified in these ICS categories:

• 21.060.70 Clamps and staples
• 77.140.65 Steel wire, wire ropes and link chains
• 53.020.30 Accessories for lifting equipment

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.