Samson 8x3-STRAND Class II User Manual

SAMSON SPLICING INSTRUCTIONS

8x3-Strand Class II Eye Splice

Class II ropes are made in whole or part from any of the following high modulus bers: Dyneema

The eye splice is used to place a permanent loop in the end of a rope, generally for attachment purposes to a xed 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.

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, Vectran®, Technora®, and Zylon®.

GETTING STARTED

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.

Tools RequiRed

A splicing d or marlinspike, sharp knife or scissors, plastic or masking tape, marking pen.

step

1

COUNTING AND MARKING

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.

Bitter end of rope Standing part of line

16 picks

1 pick

MAKING THE EYE AND MARKING THE ROPE

step

2

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.

Mark 1

step

3

MARKING THE LEFT-ROTATING STRANDS

From the end of the rope; mark the rst

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.

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.

Mark 2

Mark 1

Mark 2

Turn rope

over

Mark 2

Mark 1

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SAMSON SPLICING INSTRUCTIONS

8x3-Strand Class II Eye Splice

step

4

step

5

TAPING THE ENDS AND UNLAYING THE ROPE

4a

4B

4C

POSITIONING THE STRANDS

Arrange the strand pairs as shown in
Fig. A. One set of the marked (gray)
strands is on the top; and the other
marked (gray) strands are on the
bottom. The unmarked (white) pair
will be on the left and right.

Tape the ends of each of the 8
strands individually.

Unlay the strand pairs all the way back
to the tape at Mark 1. Keep the pairs of
strands together while unbraiding.

When unlayed, the strands in a pair will
be twisted around each other. Untwist
each strand pair so the 2 strands
lie parallel to each other rather than
twisting around each other. Tape the
ends of each pair together.

4A

4B

4C

Figure A

Individually
taped ends

Mark 1

Mark 1

Mark 2

FORMING THE EYE

6

step

Physically form the eye, making certain
there is no twist in the rope. Place
the (white) pair that is closest to the
standing part of the rope over the
rope, at Mark 2, as shown in Fig. B.
Be careful not to add twist to the rope.

Figure B

ROUTING THE STRAND PAIRS & THE 1ST TUCK

step

7

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Note: If necessary, use a d or marlinspike to

loosen the strands. The left rotating (gray)

strands will be tucked under the right rotating
(white) strands, and vice versa.

7a

7B

Beginning with the left
rotating marked (gray)
pair of strands on top,
make your rst tuck
under the right rotating
(white) pair of strands closest to Mark 2. Pull
the strands completely through, making sure
that the strands don’t twist (Fig. C).

Turn the eye over and
tuck the other marked
(gray) pair of strands
under the (white) pair
of strands directly
opposite the previous
tuck (Fig. D).

Figure C

Figure D

Mark 2

Mark 1

Mark 2

Mark 2

Mark 1

Mark 1

Turn rope

over

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