Description If you’re upgrading from a link or a winch hook, the Spliced Winch Thimble (SWT) significantly reduces the metal in the recovery system and is expertly Ceramic Coated (from CERAKOTE USA) here in Australia. Our unique positive capture system locks the SWT back inside the fairlead to reduce overhang.The SWT is designed to maintain minimum static bend radius for both winch ropes and soft shackles. The SWT requires some rope splicing knowledge, and we highly recommend a long bury or a locking splice. The working load limit (WLL) will be a factor of the rope and the splicing method used.