Samson 3-STRAND Class I Eye Splice User Manual

Strand class i eye splice

S/WD #108294 7/2012

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3-Strand Class I Eye Splice

S A M S O N S P L I C I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S

step

Note the mark around the standing part of

the rope that touches all 3 strands. Your

individual taped strands will tuck under

these marks. Tuck the middle strand

(Strand 1) under the nearest marked pick.

t u c k i n g f i r s t s t r a n d

Class I ropes are made from any or all of the following fibers: olefin, polyester, or nylon.
The eye splice is used to place a permanent loop in the end of a rope, generally for

attachment purposes to a fixed point. An eye is also used to form the rope around

a thimble, which is used to protect the rope, especially when it is to be attached to

a shackle, chain, or wire rope.
Although the 3-strand splice is the most common splice, and simple to perform,

technique is important to preserve splice strength. Take care that the tucks lie

neatly, as rope strength can be lost if the strands are twisted incorrectly.
Getting Started: From one end of the rope, count back 16 picks. Tape this section.

Unlay the rope up to the tape then tape the end of each strand. Form the eye and

mark a line around the standing part of the rope that will touch all 3 strands. Your

individual taped strands will tuck under these marks. Draw a line on the eye for

visual reference (optional).

Tuck Strand 2 under the marked

pick behind Strand 1.

t u c k i n g s e c o n d s t r a n d

1 pick

Standing part of line

16 picks

Turn the entire piece over. There is 1 working strand left to

tuck and there is 1 strand left in the standing part of the rope

that does not have a working strand under it. Make this tuck,

continuing to tuck counter to the lay or twist of the rope. The

first round of tucks is complete. Remove the tape, then tighten

if necessary by pulling on the strand ends.

t u c k i n g t H i r d s t r a n d

Continue tucking the taped strands down the body of the rope. A tuck

consists of skipping over the strand below and tucking under the next 1.

When all 3 strands are tucked in this manner, 1 round of tucks is complete.
To finish the splice, perform 4 more complete tucks. Both the front and

back of the splice should resemble the illustrations shown.

f i n i s H i n g t H e s P L i c e

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Front of finished splice

Back of finished splice