End For End Splice Class 1, Round Plait Ropes

end for end round plait Class I Class I Round Plait ropes are made from any or all of the following fibers olefin polyester or nylon Additional rope needed for splice 212 fid lengths These instructions illustrate a tuck splice that can be performed in the field on new or used rope 1 Lay out and measure down from the end of each rope a length that is M E A S U RE M EN T equal to seven times the rope circumference 21 times rope diameter step At this point put one loose wrap of tape around the rope Point A Tape each of the 12 strands at the end of the rope After the ends are taped unbraid each rope back to point A A 7 x rope 2 TA P E S T R A ND PA I R S Combine the 12 individual strands into six pairs of two strands each The strands that are paired up should be adjacent to each other at point A If done correctly there should be one S strand clockwise twist and one Z strand twist in each pair 3 Tape the two strands together It is desirable that these strands retain some twist To twist the T W I S T S T R A ND PA I R S strands merely hold the two strands as shown and rotate the taped end between the strandsstep 4epst Join Ropes Join the two ropes together at point A and combine the pairs by starting at any one set of opposing set of strands and inserting one pair of strands between the strands of its opposite pair This step is alternated right left etc as you join the pairs around the rope until all pairs have been joined Draw strand pairs tight to bring points A together Page 1 of 2 2090 Thornton Street T 3603844669 20062008 Samson Rope Technologies All rights reserved Ferndale WA USA 98248 F 3603840572 end for end round plait Class I 5 BEGIN TUCKSstep Now you can begin to tuck the pairs One complete tuck consists of passing a strand pair over 1 strand and under two strands of the body of the rope Pull the strands through and repeat on opposite pair tucking straight down the body of the rope Special Tip When making the tucks dont pull the strands excessively tight and keep them twisted This allows the tucked strands to elongate the same as the body of the rope thereby preventing the tucked strands from being prematurely overloaded 6 C o n ti n u e tucksstep 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 step 7 COMPLETe TUCKING 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 8step Tap e r i n g t h e splic e 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 9 step 10 F I N I S H I N G T HE S P L I C E step 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 the end does not slip back into the rope when a load is placed on it Page 2 of 2 2090 Thornton Street T 3603844669 20062008 Samson Rope Technologies All rights reserved Ferndale WA USA 98248 F 3603840572