What Are Wire Rope Slings? Terms, Components, & Configurations

Here's a basic wire rope thimbled eye splice, going around a Gunnebo oblong/oval master link (also called a "ring" by many riggers). A Flemished eye splice like this is strong, safe and the preferred method for sling building. The thimble helps protect the wire rope from abrasion and also helps preserve a proper D/d ratio. The master link provides a nice, large lifting point and is more versatile than a thimbled eye alone. This is a fairly small wire rope, so it's only intended for lightweight a

Wire Gauge Guide

Wire Rope: Lay, Classification, and Construction