We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Small zinc-plated steel rope thimble with open teardrop shape

National Manufacturing Co.

National Manufacturing Co. Rope Thimble Zinc 176-818

SKU CH-XN75-R2ECC

A zinc-plated steel rope thimble protects cable loops from wear and deformation

  • Surface finishZinc
  • Sold asEach
  • Zinc-plated steel resists corrosion for long outdoor life
  • 1/4 inch thimble protects rope loops from wear
  • Sold individually so you buy only what you need
  • National Hardware 3232BC series ensures consistent quality

1/4" Zinc Plated Rope Thimble

This zinc plated rope thimble from National Manufacturing Co. protects wire rope or cable loops from wear and deformation. It suits general purpose rigging, marine, and outdoor hardware applications where a durable thimble eye is required. The steel construction with zinc finish resists corrosion in exposed environments. It is sold individually for single point installations.

Capacity and headroom

The thimble accommodates 1/4 inch diameter rope, providing a smooth bearing surface that prevents kinking under load. It runs out when rope diameters exceed this size or when heavier loads demand a larger bearing radius. The zinc coating offers standard protection but is not suited for continuous immersion in saltwater or highly acidic conditions. Buyers needing stainless steel for maximum corrosion resistance should look elsewhere.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Door Stops, Hinges & Window Hardware, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $0.76
Cheaper than about 95% of the 316 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Size & build
Surface finishZinc

Questions about this item

Will the 1/4" zinc-plated thimble sit properly in the existing 176-818 ferrule on my older cable assembly?

The 176-818 thimble is sized for 1/4" rope; if your current ferrule matches that diameter the thimble will seat correctly.

How can I confirm the 3232BC Series thimble is installed correctly after fitting it to the wire rope?

After crimping the ferrule, the thimble should hold the rope in a smooth U-shape with no visible distortion of the zinc finish and the rope should not slip when pulled by hand.

More in Door Stops, Hinges & Window Hardware

Similar items