1 Scope
This part specifies the types and dimensions, technical requirements, test methods, inspection rules, marking, packing, transport and storage of heavy thimbles for use with steel wire ropes.
This part is applicable to the heavy thimbles for use with round strand steel wire ropes (hereinafter referred to as "thimbles") specified in GB 8918-2006 and GB/T 20118-2006.
2 Normative References
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this part, constitute provisions of this part. For dated reference, subsequent amendments to (excluding correction to), or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, all parties coming to an agreement according to this part are encouraged to study whether the latest edition of these documents is applicable. For undated references, the latest edition is applicable to this part.
