Samson 8-STRAND Class II Eye Splice User Manual

Strand class ii eye splice

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8-Strand Class II 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 II ropes are made in whole or part from any of the following high modulus fibers: Dyneema

, Vectran

, Technora

, and Zylon

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.

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

16 picks and apply tape securely around the

rope immediately after the 16th 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.

From the end of the rope, mark the first 16

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 will be 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 continue to mark the left-rotating

strands on the opposite side of the braid.

Turn rope

over

Bitter end of rope

Standing part of line

16 picks

1 pick

Mark 1