Thimble Clevis

Product Description：

The Drop Forged Hot Dip Galvanized ASTM A153 Thimble Clevis is a heavy-duty pole line hardware component designed for connecting deadend accessories, guy wires, and tension fittings in overhead power transmission and distribution systems. Manufactured with drop-forged carbon steel and coated with ASTM A153 hot dip galvanized zinc, the Thimble Clevis delivers outstanding mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and long-term reliability in outdoor environments. The Drop Forged Hot Dip Galvanized ASTM A153 Thimble Clevis ensures secure connection performance under high mechanical loads, making it ideal for power utilities, communication lines, and industrial infrastructure.

Product Advantages：

Advantages of the Drop Forged Hot Dip Galvanized ASTM A153 Thimble Clevis：

1. Drop-forged steel for maximum tensile strength

2. ASTM A153 compliant hot dip galvanized coating for long-lasting corrosion protection

3. Ideal for high-load deadend and guy wire applications

4. Stable, vibration-resistant mechanical locking structure

5. Suitable for power lines, telecom lines, and structural tension systems

6. Long service life in coastal, industrial, humid, and polluted environments
   

Application Scenarios：

• Overhead power line tension and deadend connections

• Guy wire anchoring for poles and towers

• Telecom line hardware installations

• Structural tension systems and bracing

• Utility pole line construction and reinforcement

• Outdoor applications requiring corrosion-resistant connectors
  

How to Apply the Thimble Clevis

1. Insert the thimble or guy wire loop into the clevis body.

2. Align the holes of the tongue and body.

3. Install the clevis pin through the aligned holes.

4. Secure the pin using a cotter pin to prevent slipping.

5. Ensure the connection is tight before applying mechanical load.

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Safety & Quality Assurance：

The Drop Forged Hot Dip Galvanized ASTM A153 Thimble Clevis undergoes tensile load testing, hot dip galvanizing thickness inspection, salt-spray corrosion testing, mechanical vibration testing, and meets ASTM A153 and ANSI pole line hardware standards.

Frequently Asked Questions：

Q1: Is the Thimble Clevis suitable for high-tension power line applications?

A1: Yes, the drop-forged structure provides excellent tensile strength.

Q2: Is the hot dip galvanized coating durable outdoors?

A2: Yes, the ASTM A153 coating protects against rust, moisture, and salt spray.

Q3: Can it be used with steel guy wires and deadend grips?

A3: Yes, it is fully compatible with most tension hardware.

Q4: Does installation require special tools?

A4: No, only standard pin and cotter pin tools are needed.