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Rope to chain splice
2090 Thornton Street
Ferndale,
WA
USA 98248
(T)
360.384.4669
(F)
360.384.0572
www.samsonrope.com
© 2006/2008 Samson Rope Technologies. All rights reserved.
Rope to chain splice
3-strand Class I
1
step
Getting Started: From one end of the rope, count back 16 crowns.
Tape this section. Unlay the rope up to the tape then tape the end
of each strand. To avoid a twist in the finished splice, untwist the
rope one-half turn between the pieces of tape.
p R e pa R i n g t h e R o p e
Class I ropes are made from any or all of the following fibers: olefin, 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; rope
strength can be lost if the strands are twisted incorrectly.
1
2
3
Unlay the strands from the bitter end up to the taped section.
Tape each individual strand at the bitter end, to prevent
unraveling, and label each strand 1, 2 and 3.
Apply tape
Standing part of line
16 crowns
Crown (1 pick)
Put end
on rope
Additional rope needed for splice:
length of 16 crowns.
2
step
Line up the rope to the last link of the chain
so that the 2 strand is in the middle and the
1 and 3 are on either end. Take the 2 strand
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.
t h R e a d i n g t h e c h a i n
3
step
Begin tucking the strands in an over one under
one pattern, just as in a 3-strand Eye Splice.
b e g i n t u c k i n g s t R a n d s
3
1
2
1
3
2
Page 1 of 2 2090 Thornton Street
Ferndale,
WA
USA 98248
(T)
360.384.4669
(F)
360.384.0572
www.samsonrope.com
© 2006/2008 Samson Rope Technologies. All rights reserved.
With strands 1 and 3 tucked once, (4A), turn
splice over to tuck strand 2 (4B).
t u c k i n g t h e s t R a n d s
4
step
4A
4B
1
3
2
1
3
2
Rope to chain splice
3-strand Class I
Perform 4 more complete tucks with
all 3 strands. Tighten tucks if necessary.
NOTE:
This method of joining rope and chain is
designed to minimize chafe between rope
and chain, but as a matter of prudent
seamanship, it should be checked regularly
and remade if there is any evidence of wear.
5
step
Front of finished splice.
Back of finished splice.
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