Redancia 4 mm – code: 05.326.04 – Osculati

Ferrule 4 mm Osculati (code 05.326.04)

The ferrule 4 mm Osculati, identified by supplier product code 05.326.04, is a hardware component designed for protection from chafing in eye splices. It is suitable for use on textile cables and on stainless steel cables, where the contact point and curvature may be subject to wear during use and handling.

In the nautical and onboard plant engineering field, the thimble is commonly used to finish and protect the cable's terminal eye, helping to maintain an orderly seat and reduce abrasion caused by shackles, hooks, blocks, or other connecting elements (depending on the setup).

Features and details

Main function

This thimble is designed for abrasion protection of spliced eyes. Inserted inside the eye, it creates a support surface better suited for contact with metal components or moving parts, limiting cable wear at the most stressed point.

Usage compatibility (based on available data)

• Textile cables: typical use on eye splices made on ropes and fiber cables.
• Stainless steel cables: also usable on stainless steel cables with eye splices.

Size

The variant of this datasheet relates to the 4 mm size. For the correct choice, it is good practice to refer to the cable size and the geometry of the made eye, so as to obtain an orderly and functional fit.

Supply and identification

• Supplier: Osculati S.r.l.
• Supplier product code: 05.326.04

This information is useful for spare parts management, onboard standardization, and consistency in bill of materials.

Typical applications in nautical and plant engineering

The thimble is a transverse element, used in many configurations where a cable ends with an eye intended to connect to another component. In particular, it is useful when the eye works in contact with parts that can generate friction or pressure points.

Eye splices on textile cables

On ropes and textile cables, inserting the thimble helps maintain the shape of the eye and protect the fibers at the contact point. It is a common solution in maneuvers and connections where the eye is frequently assembled/disassembled or where rubbing may occur during use.

Eye splices on stainless steel cables

In stainless steel cables, the thimble can be used as a protective and finishing element of the eye, especially when the eye is subject to repeated contacts with other components. The goal is to reduce localized wear and improve the order of the connection.

Mooring maintenance and refitting

In maintenance, refitting, or terminal restoration activities, the thimble is often chosen to bring the eye back to a more protected and clean configuration. It is a simple but important component for attention to detail in onboard lines and connections.

Operational advantages

• Protection from rubbing: helps limit abrasion at the most critical point of the eye splice.
• Greater terminal order: helps maintain a defined seat for the eye, improving the finish of the connection.
• Versatility of use: usable both on textile cables and on stainless steel cables, depending on the setup requirements.
• Simplified spare parts management: the presence of Osculati code 05.326.04 facilitates reordering and traceability.

Note: the advantages described above refer to the typical function of the thimble as eye protection; the overall performance depends on the correct execution of the splice and the combination with compatible components.

Use and notes

Size selection

This version is indicated as 4 mm. For a correct result, the thimble must be selected according to the cable and the eye to be made. If the eye is too tight or too wide compared to the thimble, play, unwanted contact points, or assembly difficulties may increase.

Installation in the eye splice

The thimble is placed inside the eye during the splice creation. It is important that the thimble is properly seated and that the splice is performed correctly, to avoid shifts and abnormal rubbing.

Checks and maintenance

• Periodically check the condition of the eye and the contact point, especially in the presence of frequent movement.
• In case of obvious signs of wear on the cable or deformations of the eye assembly, consider a restoration intervention.
• During replacements or refitting, maintain consistency of codes and sizes to simplify onboard management.

Useful information for ordering

For requests, quotes or reorders, refer to:

• Thimble 4 mm
• Osculati – code 05.326.04
• SKU: OSCU00000105

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the thimble in an eye splice?

It serves to protect the eye from friction at the contact point, reducing cable wear and improving the finish of the terminal.

Is this gland suitable for textile cables and stainless steel cables?

Yes. Based on available information, it is suitable for protecting eye swagings on textile cables and stainless steel cables.

What is the size of this variant?

The variant of this sheet is the 4 mm size.

What is the Osculati code for this ferrule?

The supplier product code is 05.326.04.

How do I choose the correct size of the thimble?

The size should be chosen according to the cable and the eye you intend to make, to obtain a correct housing and an orderly contact at the working point.