Samson 3-STRAND Class I User Manual

SAMSON SPLICING INSTRUCTIONS

3-Strand Class I Rope-To-Chain Splice

Class I ropes are made from any or all of the following bers: olen, polyester, or nylon.

Although the 3-strand splice is the most common splice, and simple to perform,
technique is important to preserve splice strength. Take care that the tucks lie neatly,
as rope strength can be lost if the strands are twisted incorrectly.

Apply tape

Standing part of line

PREPARING THE ROPE

From one end of the rope, count back 16
picks. Unlay the strands from the bitter end

step

1

up to the taped section. Tape each individual
strand at the bitter end, to prevent unraveling,
and mark each strand 1, 2 and 3.

1 pick

Bitter
end

16 picks

1

2

step

2

step

3

THREADING THE CHAIN

Line up the rope to the last link of the chain so that Strand 2 is in the middle and Strands 1 and 3
are on either end. Take Strand 2 and pass it through one side of the chain link. Strands 1 and 3 are
to pass through the chain link from the opposite side, staying on the outside of Strand 2 (Fig. A).

Figure A

TUCKING STRANDS

Begin tucking the strands in an “over
1, under 1” pattern (Fig.B), just as in
a 3-Strand Eye Splice (page 6).

2

2

3

Figure B

3

1

1

3

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SAMSON SPLICING INSTRUCTIONS

3-Strand Class I Rope-To-Chain Splice

step

4

FINISHING THE SPLICE

With Strands 1 and 3 tucked once, (Fig. C),
turn splice over to tuck Strand 2 (Fig. D).

2

Figure C

Figure D

3

1

2

3

1

Perform 4 more complete tucks with

step

all 3 strands. Tighten tucks if necessary.

5

Front of finished splice.

Back of finished splice.

NOTE:

DOCUMENT 3Strand_C1_Rope to Chain_AUG2012.pdf

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© 2012 Samson Rope Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. S/WD #108294 7/2012

This method of joining rope and chain is

designed to minimize chafe between rope and
chain, but as a matter of prudent seamanship,
the splice should be checked regularly and
remade if there is any evidence of wear.

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