Redancia 18 mm – code: 05.326.18 – Osculati

18 mm Osculati thimble (code 05.326.18)

The 18 mm thimble Osculati, identified by product code 05.326.18, is a hardware component designed for protection from chafing of eye splices. It is suitable for use on textile cables and on stainless steel cables, where the cable eye can be subject to wear from contact with shackles, eye bolts, blocks, or other lead points.

In nautical and onboard plant engineering, the thimble is a simple but important element: it helps keep the eye area more orderly and protected, reducing direct friction on the cable and improving the management of hardware connections.

Product features and details

Main function

This thimble is designed for the abrasion protection of eye splices. Inserted inside the eye, it creates a support surface better suited for contact with other components, limiting the abrasive action that over time can affect the fibers of textile cables or the structure of stainless steel cables.

Size

• Size: 18 mm

Available variants (product family)

Within the range there are variants in stainless steel with finish mirror polished (standard and heavy). This datasheet refers to the 18 mm thimble with code 05.326.18.

Identifying data

• Supplier: Osculati S.r.l.
• Supplier product code: 05.326.18
• Category: Hardware > Thimble

Typical applications (nautical and onboard plant engineering)

The thimble is commonly used when making or maintaining a cable eye and you want to protect the contact point. In particular, it can be used in many onboard situations where cables work under tension and are connected to metal elements.

• Eye splices on textile cables, to preserve the fibers in the contact area.
• Eyes on stainless steel cables, where the support on hardware can generate rubbing over time.
• Connections with shackles, eyebolts and anchoring points, when the eye is subject to movement or vibrations.
• Localized maintenance and restoration of terminals on cables, replacing or supplementing existing protection.

Advantages

Although an essential component, a properly chosen and installed thimble helps make the cable eye connection more orderly and protected.

• Protection from rubbing in the most stressed area of the eye splice.
• Greater care of the cable terminal useful in contexts where contact with hardware is frequent.
• Simple integration in work and maintenance on textile and stainless steel cables.
• Standard hardware component suitable for many onboard configurations, without requiring complex modifications.

Use and notes

Size selection

The size 18 mm identifies the variant of this thimble within the range. During selection, it is advisable to verify the match with the cable and with the eye size you intend to create or maintain, so as to obtain a correct support and good protection in the contact area.

Installation in the eye

The thimble is positioned inside the eye during the making of the splicing (or during a restoration intervention), so that the cable works resting on the thimble and not directly against the connecting element. For specific applications or for working on stainless steel cables, it is good practice to rely on procedures and equipment suitable for the type of cable and the system configuration.

Maintenance

In a nautical context, it is useful to periodically check the eye area and contact points: any signs of wear on the cable or thimble may indicate the need for maintenance or a connection review (for example, checking the alignment of the connection or the presence of abnormal movements).

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 18 mm Osculati thimble 05.326.18 for?

It serves to protect eye splices from abrasion, creating a support inside the cable eye and reducing direct cable contact with the hardware.

On what types of cable can it be used?

It is suitable for eye splices on textile cables and stainless steel cables, as stated in the product description.

What is the size of this ferrule?

The size of the variant in this datasheet is 18 mm.

What is the supplier's product code?

The supplier product code is 05.326.18 (Osculati S.r.l.).

Are there variants of the same thimble?

The range includes variants in stainless steel with a mirror-polished finish (standard and heavy). This sheet concerns the 18 mm thimble with code 05.326.18.