Drop forge Angle thimble eyelet

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Drop Forged Angle Thimble Eyelet | 45° Down-Guy Attachment

The Yokelink Drop Forged Angle Thimble Eyelet is specifically engineered for down-guy applications on utility poles. By providing a natural 45-degree departure angle, this eyelet ensures that the steel guy wire travels smoothly from the pole down to the earth anchor without suffering from sharp, destructive bends at the attachment point.

Grooved Thimble Contour & Easy Attachment:

Designed with a deeply grooved, thimble-shaped contour, it perfectly cradles the guy strand to distribute tension evenly and prevent kinking. This versatile attachment features an unthreaded slip-hole, allowing linemen to quickly slide it over the threaded end of any standard 5/8" or 3/4" utility machine bolt, securing it firmly with a standard square or hex nut.

Drop Forged Strength:

Manufactured from high-yield carbon steel via a drop-forging process, Yokelink Angle Eyelets meet the strict strength requirements of ANSI/IEEE C135.80. Each unit is heavily Hot Dip Galvanized to ASTM A153 for outstanding, long-term corrosion resistance in extreme weather conditions.

Key Technical Features of Angle Thimble Eyelet

Design Angle: 45-degree angle perfectly aligns with down-guy tension paths.

Strand Protection: Grooved thimble contour prevents wire kinking and wear.

Versatility: Converts standard 5/8" or 3/4" machine bolts into guying points.

Manufacturing: Drop-forged carbon steel for maximum load-bearing capacity.

Finish: Fully Hot Dip Galvanized (HDG) per ASTM A153.

Production Process of Angle Thimble Eyelet

The production of angle thimble eyelet begins with selecting high‑strength carbon steel or alloy steel as raw material, which is cut into proper blanks and then heated for hot forging to form the basic shape with an angled thimble‑style eye and connecting body. After trimming flash and calibrating the angle and overall structure, the connecting part is processed with threads or mounting holes as required. The workpiece then receives heat treatment including quenching and tempering to improve tensile strength and toughness. Finally, it is hot‑dip galvanized for corrosion resistance, followed by dimensional inspection, hardness test, visual check and performance verification before packaging.

Yokelink Quality Control and Testing Equipments for Bolt Eyelet

We don't just reference standards; we also verify them in practice: each batch of products undergoes destructive tensile testing in our internal laboratory to ensure load performance exceeds the minimum requirements of IEEE C135.2 or CSA C83 specification; we use optical comparators to ensure the geometric accuracy of chamfered tips and rolled threads, enabling convenient on-site installation; at the same time, we conduct comprehensive testing on Rockwell hardness, coating thickness, and other parameters, and each shipment is accompanied by the original manufacturer's material specifications (MTRs) and quality inspection reports, with all data traceable back to the raw material furnace number.

Application of Angle Thimble Eyelet

Angle thimble eyelet is a special connecting fitting widely used in overhead transmission and distribution lines, pole guying systems and communication tower installations. It is mainly used to connect stay wires, anchor rods and tension components at a certain angle, providing a stable hinged connection and effectively protecting cables from wear. With its rational angle design, it adapts to complex installation positions and stress directions, ensuring uniform force distribution. Hot-dip galvanized for excellent corrosion resistance, it features high strength and long service life, making it suitable for various outdoor power engineering Projects requiring angled connection and reliable tension bearing.

Yokelink Product Quality Inspection Report

We provide comprehensive inspection services for machine bolts, including SGS test bolts and formal Production Part Inspect Report (PPIR). The SGS tests verify the bolts’ compliance with international standards like ASTM A307 and IEEE C135.80, covering mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. The PPIR details all inspection items, ensuring each machine bolt meets dimensional, performance and quality requirements, providing reliable quality assurance for overhead line and industrial applications.

Technical Specifications of Angle Thimble Eyelet

Part No.	Bolt Size	A	B	C	D	Weight
Part No.	Inch	Inch	Inch	Inch	Inch	Kg / Pcs
D0458	5/8	11/16	1 1/2	11/16	13/16	0.525
D0434	3/4	13/16	1 1/2	11/16	13/16	0.515

Cross Reference (Industry Equivalents):

Bolt Size	Part No.	HUBBELL	MACLEAN
Inch	Part No.	HUBBELL	MACLEAN
5/8	D0458	0100	J6500
3/4	D0434	0101

(Note: Manufacturer part numbers are for reference only. Yokelink products are interchangeable based on IEEE C135.90 standards.)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why should I choose a 45° Angle Eyelet over a Straight Eyelet?

A: The choice depends on the direction of your guy wire. If your guy wire is anchoring downward to the ground (a down-guy), a 45° Angle Eyelet aligns naturally with the path of the wire. This prevents the steel strand from bending sharply over the edge of the hardware, which would cause severe stress concentration and potential wire failure. Straight eyelets are used for horizontal head-guying between poles.

Q2: Does the Angle Thimble Eyelet have internal threads?

A: No, it features a smooth, unthreaded clearance hole. It is designed to slide easily over the threaded end of a standard utility machine bolt or double arming bolt. To lock it in place, you must install and tighten a separate square or hex nut behind it.

Q3: How does the "thimble" shape protect the guy wire?

A: The "thimble" contour refers to the deep, smooth, curved groove inside the eye. When the high-tension steel guy strand is looped through the eyelet, this groove cradles the wire, maintaining a safe bending radius and preventing the wire from flattening or kinking under heavy wind or ice loads.

Q4: Will it fit over a Hot Dip Galvanized bolt without getting stuck?

A: Yes. Yokelink manufactures the slip-hole of our Angle Eyelets with specific utility-grade tolerances. The hole diameter is engineered to provide ample clearance over the extra thickness of the zinc coating found on ASTM A153 Hot Dip Galvanized bolts, ensuring quick and easy assembly for linemen.

Q5: Is an Angle Thimble Eyelet as strong as a Thimble Eye Bolt?

A: Yes, when assembled correctly. Our Angle Thimble Eyelets are drop-forged from the same high-yield carbon steel used to forge one-piece Thimble Eye Bolts, complying with IEEE C135.80 strength requirements. When properly secured with a nut on an appropriately rated machine bolt, the eyelet provides a heavy-duty, equally reliable deadend point.

Value-Added Supply Chain Services

1. Blanket Order & Free Warehousing Yokelink VALUE ADDED SUPPLY CHAIN (3)

Yokelink offers Blanket Order programs: Place an annual order to lock prices, we manufacture your total volume and hold stock in our facility free of charge. Split Shipments: Schedule partial shipments (e.g., monthly or quarterly) based on your project progress. You get the benefits of just-in-time delivery without the risk of shortages.

2. DDP Shipping (USA Duties Included)Landed Cost Certainty:

We handle the complex logistics. Our DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) service covers sea freight, US Customs clearance, and Section 301 tariffs. The price we quote is the final price delivered to your door / Warehouse.

3. Free Sample Program

We offer Free Samples to qualified commercial buyers for testing and approval.

4. Empowering Latin America's Utility Infrastructure

We have established a robust supply chain and a proven track record across Brazil, Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Guatemala, Argentina, and the Dominican Republic. From standard distribution lines to complex 34.5 kV double-circuit transmission projects, leading utility contractors trust Yokelink for uncompromising quality and on-time delivery.