Samson 8-STRAND Class II Eye Splice - Manual

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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
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 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