Samson 8-STRAND Class I Eye Splice User Manual

Strand class i eye splice

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8-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

8-strand ropes, also known as plaited ropes, are composed of 8 strands grouped into

4 pairs. 2 of these pairs turn to the left (shown in gray), and 2 pairs turn to the right

(shown in white.) Seen in this cross-section, the 4 strand pairs form the sides of a square.

The strands that are on opposite sides of the square will rotate in the same direction.

T o o l s R e q u i R e d

A splicing fid or marlinspike, sharp knife or scissors,

plastic or masking tape, marking pen.

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.

Bitter end of rope

Standing part of line

10 picks

1 Pick

g e t t i n g s ta rt e d

C O U n t i n g a n d M a r K i n g

step

From the end of the rope, count a distance of 10

picks and apply tape securely around the rope

immediately after the 10th pick, as shown in

the illustration. This is Mark 1. Apply the tape

securely enough so that it will not move during

the splicing procedure.

Mark 1

From the end of the rope; mark the first

10-picks up to the tape at Mark 1. Continue

marking the length of the eye and at least

an additional 6 picks past Mark 2. Mark all

strands that rotate left on both sides of the

braided rope.

step

M a K i n g t H e e Y e a n d M a r K i n g t H e r O P e

M a r K i n g t H e L e F t- r Otat i n g s t r a n d s

Form the desired size of the eye being

careful not to add twist to the rope. Mark the

rope adjacent to the tape. This is Mark 2.

Mark 2

Mark 1

Mark 2

Mark 1

Mark 2

Mark 1

Note: The strands that rotate left (gray)

can be marked for improved visual

reference. 8-strand ropes are composed

of 4 pairs of 2 strands each. 2 of the

strand pairs rotate to the left, and 2 pairs

rotate to the right. When marking the left-

rotating strands, be sure to turn the rope

over and mark the left-rotating strands on

the opposite side of the braid.

Turn rope

over