SIST EN 13411-1:2003+A1:2008
(Main)Terminations for steel wire ropes - Safety - Part 1: Thimbles for steel wire rope slings
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for non welded general purpose steel thimbles produced from plate having dimensions in accordance with Figure 1. The thimbles are intended to be used in slings made with six or eight strand steel wire ropes from 8 mm to 60 mm diameter complying with EN 12385-4.
Reeving thimbles and solid thimbles are not covered by this standard.
The hazards covered by this standard are identified in clause 4.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 03-Nov-2008
- Technical Committee
- DTN - Lift and transport appliances
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 03-Nov-2008
- Due Date
- 08-Jan-2009
- Completion Date
- 04-Nov-2008
- Directive
- 2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)OJ Ref: C, C (L 366, C 214, UMIKA SKLICA 15.4.2023) OJ Date: 08-Sep-2009
98/37/EC - MachineryOJ Ref: C 74 OJ Date: 28-Mar-2009
Overview
SIST EN 13411-1:2003+A1:2008 establishes the minimum safety and performance requirements for non-welded general purpose steel thimbles used as terminations in steel wire rope slings. Developed by the Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo (SIST), this European Standard is fully aligned with EN 13411-1:2002+A1:2008. It specifies essential criteria for the design, material, construction, and testing of steel thimbles fabricated from plate material, ensuring compatibility with steel wire ropes of 8 mm to 60 mm diameter as detailed in EN 12385-4. The standard supports compliance with the EU Machinery Directives to ensure machinery safety across European markets.
Key Topics
- Scope and Purpose: The standard focuses on non-welded general-purpose steel thimbles for use in wire rope slings with six or eight strands, ranging from 8 mm to 60 mm in diameter. It excludes reeving thimbles and solid thimbles.
- Safety Requirements: Detailed clauses address potential hazards, such as mechanical failure and fitting errors, providing requirements to minimize risks associated with the use of steel thimbles in lifting applications.
- Essential Criteria:
- Dimensions: All sizes must conform to defined dimensional tolerances ensuring a proper fit and safe performance.
- Material: Thimbles must be produced from steel in accordance with EN 10025, with allowances for protective coatings per ISO 1461.
- Construction: Thimbles must be free from defects and designed for safe insertion and securement of rope components; the standard permits negotiation of end shape between buyer and supplier.
- Type Testing: Mandatory type testing to verify load-bearing capacity and dimensional stability after loading is specified, ensuring thimbles will withstand typical operational forces without significant deformation.
Applications
Steel wire rope thimbles are critical accessories in lifting equipment and general rigging. Their primary function is to protect the rope eye against wear, deformation, and mechanical damage, extending wire rope service life and maintaining load integrity. Typical practical applications include:
- Lifting Slings: Used in construction, shipping, and industrial environments to facilitate safe and secure lifting of heavy loads.
- Cranes and Hoists: Essential for ensuring safe end terminations on wire ropes used in hoisting and crane systems.
- Rigging Setups: Provide robust eye terminations for guy wires, structural supports, and other tensioning applications.
By specifying requirements for thimble dimensions, materials, construction, and verification, SIST EN 13411-1:2003+A1:2008 enables manufacturers and users to ensure consistent product quality and compliance, reducing risks of load failure and enhancing workplace safety.
Related Standards
To fully implement safe and effective steel wire rope assemblies, consider these related standards:
- EN 12385-4: Steel wire ropes - Safety - Stranded ropes for general lifting applications
- EN 10025: Specification for hot rolled products of non-alloy structural steels - Technical delivery conditions
- EN ISO 9001: Quality management systems - Requirements
- ISO 1461: Metallic coatings - Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles
- EN 13411 Series: Other parts cover splicing of eyes, ferrule secured eyes, socketing, wedge sockets, wire rope grips, and additional termination methods.
SIST EN 13411-1:2003+A1:2008 is an essential standard for anyone involved in the design, manufacture, or use of lifting accessories and steel wire rope terminations, ensuring high levels of safety, performance, and regulatory compliance in line with European and global best practices.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 23-Sep-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
SIST EN 14502-1:2010 - Cranes - Equipment for the lifting of persons - Part 1: Suspended baskets - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 13411-1:2003+A1:2008 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Terminations for steel wire ropes - Safety - Part 1: Thimbles for steel wire rope slings". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for non welded general purpose steel thimbles produced from plate having dimensions in accordance with Figure 1. The thimbles are intended to be used in slings made with six or eight strand steel wire ropes from 8 mm to 60 mm diameter complying with EN 12385-4. Reeving thimbles and solid thimbles are not covered by this standard. The hazards covered by this standard are identified in clause 4.
This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for non welded general purpose steel thimbles produced from plate having dimensions in accordance with Figure 1. The thimbles are intended to be used in slings made with six or eight strand steel wire ropes from 8 mm to 60 mm diameter complying with EN 12385-4. Reeving thimbles and solid thimbles are not covered by this standard. The hazards covered by this standard are identified in clause 4.
SIST EN 13411-1:2003+A1:2008 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 53.020.30 - Accessories for lifting equipment; 77.140.99 - Other iron and steel products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 13411-1:2003+A1:2008 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 13411-1:2003, SIST EN 12385-4:2003, SIST EN 10025-4:2019+A1:2023, SIST EN 10025-6:2019+A1:2023, SIST EN 1050:2000, SIST EN 10025-3:2019, SIST EN 10025-2:2019, SIST EN 12385-2:2003+A1:2008, SIST EN 292-2:1996/A1:2000, SIST EN 10025-1:2004, SIST EN 10025-5:2019, SIST EN 12385-1:2003, kSIST FprEN 18039:2026, SIST EN 16869:2018, SIST EN 14502-1:2010. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 13411-1:2003+A1:2008 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/42/EC, 98/37/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/079, M/396. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Endverbindungen für Drahtseile aus Stahldraht - Sicherheit - Teil 1: Kauschen für Anschlagseile aus DrahtseilenTerminaisons pour câbles en acier - Sécurité - Partie 1: Cosses pour élingues en câbles d'acierTerminations for steel wire ropes - Safety - Part 1: Thimbles for steel wire rope slings77.140.99Drugi železni in jekleni izdelkiOther iron and steel products53.020.30Pribor za dvigalno opremoAccessories for lifting equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13411-1:2002+A1:2008SIST EN 13411-1:2003+A1:2008en,fr01-december-2008SIST EN 13411-1:2003+A1:2008SLOVENSKI
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EN 13411-1:2002+A1
October 2008 ICS 21.060.70; 53.020.30 Supersedes EN 13411-1:2002 English Version
Terminations for steel wire ropes - Safety - Part 1: Thimbles for steel wire rope slings
Terminaisons pour câbles en acier - Sécurité - Partie 1: Cosses pour élingues en câbles d'acier
Endverbindungen für Drahtseile aus Stahldraht -Sicherheit - Teil 1: Kauschen für Anschlagseile aus Drahtseilen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 11 November 2001 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 18 September 2008.
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(e.g. EN ISO 9001) to ensure themselves that products claiming to comply consistently achieve the required level of quality. While producing this standard it was assumed that negotiation occurs between the manufacturer and the user to decide whether the thimble shall have a pointed or truncated end and whether zinc coating is required. 1 Scope This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for non welded general purpose steel thimbles produced from plate having dimensions in accordance with Figure 1. The thimbles are
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