Long Splice For Class 1, 3 Strand Ropes

Long splice 3strand Class I Class I ropes are made from any or all of the following fibers olefin polyester or nylon Additional rope needed for splice length of 36 crowns x 2 1 Unlay the end of each rope a minimum of 36 crowns Lash securely with marry the ropes twine as shown to prevent ropes from coming apart further Place ropes step together alternating the strands from each Note how strands are numbered to show their relative positions throughout the long splice procedure 5 3 4 2 1 6 2 Take lashing off one side Unlay one strand 2 a minimum of 25 crowns u n l ay r e p l a c i n g s t r a n d s and replace it with a strand from the other side 5 as it is being unlaidstep Lash securely as shown to hold strands in place Be sure to place lashing at the marriage point to hold strands securely 2 3 4 5 1 6 3 Step 3 is like step 2 except in the opposite direction One strand 6 is replaced with another 3 Each point is securely lashed This leaves strands 1 and 4 at the marriage pointstep 2 1 3 5 4 6 4 Remove lashings and tie each pair of opposing strands 25 6314 with ep tie off opposing strands an overhand knot Be sure knot is tied in the direction of strand twistst 2 1 3 5 4 6 5 Tuck each strand 4 times These tucks should be at right angles to thestep final tucks direction of the twist in the rope 6 The splice may be tapered by reducing each strand by 13 then 23 ta p e r a n d f i n i s h s p l i c e and performing another set of tucks for each strand for each reductionstep Now roll and pound well Finally cut the strands off close to the rope Page 1 of 1 2090 Thornton Street T 3603844669 20062008 Samson Rope Technologies All rights reserved Ferndale WA USA 98248 F 3603840572