Samson ROUND PLAIT Class I End-for-End Splice - Manual (Page 2)

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Round Plait 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
Do 3 complete tucks on each side of the
splice with all 6 strand pairs. Each strand
pair is always tucked under the same
line of braid so that the tuck progresses
straight down the body of the rope.
Do 1 complete set of tucks on all 12 strand pairs.
Note: when pulling on the strand pairs, do not
attempt to pull them so tight that they become
straight. It is desirable to leave the tucked strands
with some twist in them so that they have the
necessary elongation when the rope is placed
under a load
5 A
5 B 3
tucks
A A
A
A
5
step
T U c k i N g
Now you can begin to tuck the pairs. 1 complete tuck consists
of passing a strand pair over 1 strand and under 2 strands of
the body of the rope. Pull the strands through and repeat on
opposite pair, tucking straight down the body of the rope.
Tip: When making the tucks, don’t pull the strands excessively
tight but keep them twisted. This allows the tucked strands to
elongate in alignment with the body of the rope, thereby pre-
venting the tucked strands from being prematurely overloaded.
7
step
Finished splice
TA P E R i N g T h E S P l i c E
F i N i S h i N g T h E S P l i c E
6
step
6 A
Once 3 of the strand pairs have 6 full tucks on each
side, separate the strand pairs into individual strands and
drop 1 strand in each pair, continuing down 2 more tucks.
After completing the first
3 tucks drop every other
strand pair and continue
to do 3 more tucks with
the remaining 3 pairs.
This is done on each
side of the splice.
Once you have completed the last tucks, cut off the excess material
and tape or whip the ends. Leave enough of an end protruding so
that it does not slip back into the rope when it is loaded.
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