Eye Splice (Three-Strand): An eye splice is the best way to form a permanent loop in the end of a...
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Eye Splice Eye Splice (Three-Strand): (Three-Strand): An An eye splice is the best way to form a eye splice is the best way to form a permanent loop in the end of a rope. permanent loop in the end of a rope. Eye splices are used more often than any other type of Eye splices are used more often than any other type of splice. splice. This splice will retain approximately 90 to 95% of the This splice will retain approximately 90 to 95% of the rope strength when rope strength when properly applied. properly applied. This splice can be made to any size, with or without This splice can be made to any size, with or without hardware. hardware. MARINE HARDWARE Thimble Screw Pin Shackle Eye & Eye SwivelClevis Pin & Eye Swivel Galvanized Proof Coil Chain Snap Hook Properly Prepared Anchor Rode Incorrect Chain to Rope Connection Three-Strand Eye Splice (Laid Rope) Eye Splice with Thimble
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Eye Splice Eye Splice (Three-Strand): (Three-Strand): An eye splice is An eye splice is the best way to form a permanent loop in the end of the best way to form a permanent loop in the end of a rope.a rope.Eye splices are used more often than any other type of splice.Eye splices are used more often than any other type of splice.This splice will retain approximately 90 to 95% of the rope strength whenThis splice will retain approximately 90 to 95% of the rope strength when properly applied.properly applied.This splice can be made to any size, with or without hardware.This splice can be made to any size, with or without hardware.
MARINE HARDWARE
Thimble
Screw Pin Shackle
Eye & Eye Swivel Clevis Pin & Eye Swivel
Galvanized Proof Coil ChainSnap Hook
Properly Prepared Anchor Rode
IncorrectChain to Rope
Connection
Three-Strand Eye Splice(Laid Rope)
Eye Splice with Thimble
Splicing Right-Hand Laid Line:Splicing Right-Hand Laid Line:Begin an eye splice by unraveling Begin an eye splice by unraveling the three strands approximately 8 inches. the three strands approximately 8 inches.
*On Right-Hand Laid Rope the top of the spiral is on the right side.
Center
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Right
The “front” is identified when the centerstrand moves between, not away, fromthe left & right strands. The left & rightstrands are identified from the “back” of the rope when the end is in contact with the standing part.
Center
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“Front”
When splicing large lines or synthetics such as nylon or Dacron, the strand ends may When splicing large lines or synthetics such as nylon or Dacron, the strand ends may become frayed and difficult to work with. To guard against this, wrap them tightly become frayed and difficult to work with. To guard against this, wrap them tightly with a turn of tape or a seizing.with a turn of tape or a seizing.
Identify the side of the rope (“the front”) which should meet the standing part when Identify the side of the rope (“the front”) which should meet the standing part when forming the eye. Hold the rope so you can clearly recognize the “center” strand. forming the eye. Hold the rope so you can clearly recognize the “center” strand.
For the sake of clarity the following instructions will be color coded. 3/8 inch diameter For the sake of clarity the following instructions will be color coded. 3/8 inch diameter nylon rope will be used.nylon rope will be used.
“Front”
Lay the unraveled end over the standing part of the line with the strandsLay the unraveled end over the standing part of the line with the strands lying naturally lying naturally (“front” of end in contact with and over the standing part).(“front” of end in contact with and over the standing part).Tuck the center strand (Tuck the center strand (greengreen) under a strand on the standing part. ) under a strand on the standing part. Follow by tucking the left strand (Follow by tucking the left strand (blueblue) under the strand to the left or) under the strand to the left or next strand up from the strand you just went under with the center strand. next strand up from the strand you just went under with the center strand. Always work straight up (or down) the rope with each successive tuck. Always work straight up (or down) the rope with each successive tuck. The only combination that will work is The only combination that will work is over one strand and under one strandover one strand and under one strand,, always working against the lay of the rope.always working against the lay of the rope.
Tuck the centerstrand under astrand on the standingpart.
After tucking the center strand, find the left strand and take it over the strand you just put thecenter strand under and tuck it under the next strand.
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To complete the first full tuck, take the right strand To complete the first full tuck, take the right strand ((blackblack) around the standing part to the right and tuck it ) around the standing part to the right and tuck it under the remaining strand under the remaining strand ((over and under the same strandover and under the same strand).).
Pull on the three strand ends to smooth out the tuck before continuing with the remaining tucks.
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Continue tucking each strand over-under-over Continue tucking each strand over-under-over for the required number of tucks. Smooth out the for the required number of tucks. Smooth out the splice as you go along.splice as you go along.
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Finished Eye Splice on Stranded Nylon Rope
