Samson 8x3-STRAND Class II Eye Splice - Manual

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8x3-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 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
1
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.
2
step
3
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.
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.
Bitter end of rope Standing part of line
16 picks
1 pick
Mark 2
Mark 1
Mark 2
Mark 1
Mark 2
Mark 1
Turn rope
over