Samson 8-STRAND Class I End-for-End Splice - Manual

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8-Strand Class I End-For-End 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.
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 10 picks and apply
tape securely around the rope
immediately after the 10th pick,
as shown in the illustration. This
is Mark 1. Mark at both ends of
the rope. Apply the tape securely
enough so that it will not move
during the splicing procedure.
Remove tape from end, then re-tape the
end of each strand. Start unlaying strands
in their respective pairs. It is important
to keep them together. After they are
separated into pairs up to Mark 1, untwist
the pairs. Tape the ends of pairs together
with a taper as shown in Fig. A.
2
step
3
step
M a r K i n g t H e r O P e
s e Pa r at i n g & ta P i n g
Holding the end of the rope, note the
pairs of strands going to the left. Mark
these pairs. Mark the strands up to Mark
1 and continue to mark the strands for 5
or more picks beyond the tape at Mark 1.
Bitter end of rope
Bitter end of rope
Standing part of line
Standing part of line
10 picks
Mark 1
Mark 1
First end
of rope
Second end
of rope
10 picks
1 pick
Lay out rope as shown in
Fig. A, working from the
right hand rope. Unmarked
strand pairs are shown in
white. Marked strand
pairs are shown in gray.
The left hand rope mirrors
this arrangement.
3 A
Pairs taped
together
5 picks
5 picks
Figure a
Mark 1
Mark 1
Individually
taped ends