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AceraTM Amundsen
Use and Care Guidelines

Acera TM Amundsen is a 12 strand high performance mooring Product features

rope made from genuine Acera ™ HMPE yams, with the Colour: Platinum
unique supereye in both ends. Each yarn is individually Construction: 12x1 braided
protected with coating, giving high internal and external Specific Gravity: 0.97 (floating)
abrasion resistance. Elongation: 2-3% at break
Melting Point: 145°c
Water Absorption: 0%
Please check the product packaging before opening the package.
Any cuts or significant damages should be immediately Rope Care Instructions
communicated to a supervisor, with relevant photographs before
taking the rope in use. All ropes must be used according to their • All ropes must be stored out of direct
intended use and any applicable guidelines specified by class or sunlight and away from extreme heat
other governing bodies.
• All ropes should be stored in a dry area on a
•+1is recommended that new ropes are loaded carefully for the first level surface, secured with no sharp edges
O mooring operations, in order for the rope fibers to settle into nearby
position. We recommend to always use single tails connected with
cow hitch when mooring with Acera™ Amundsen. Mooring ropes • Prolonged UV exposure can affect physical
are not intended for towing, as towing involves shock loads that and mechanical properties
exceed the Working Load Limit, as shown in the strength diagram
below. • Exposure to chemicals can weaken or
damage ropes
When installing the product, a rotating platform should be used to
ensure the rope remains without twist. Twist in a rope will reduce • All leads, bitts, drums and other surfaces
the overall strength. When installing the product on a split drum must be kept smooth to avoid chafing
winch, we recommend as according to OCIMF MEG4 a minimum
of 1Ofull turns on the tension drum, in one layer only. If 1Ofull turns • Any areas exposed to high
are not possible, we recommend to make as many wraps as abrasion/unmaintained sharp edges should
possible in one single layer. be protected by rope protection such as
Working Load Limit: 50% of spliced MBL (LDBF) Timm™ Chafe Guard

Recommended Working Load: 22% of spliced MBL (LDBF)

• Inspect rope regularly to ensure no damages
Timm™ ropes are made as according to ISO and Cordage to the rope, and avoid contact with sand,
._,, titute, following the recommendations from OCIMF MEG4. The metal dust etc.
~pes are Type Approved by DNV GL.

Strength diagram for mooring ropes Check list prior to first mooring operation:
% ship deslan MBL
105 L0BF " 100-105% ship design MBL Packaging in good condition
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100 Ship Design MBL
Certificates available and stored onboard the vessel

75 Residual strength - Recommended
retirement of moorln1 lines as
according to OCIMF MEG4
55 wire Working Load Limit
50 synthetics Working laid Limit
Each Acera ™ HMPE rope is connected with a single
22 Recommended working load
All mooring equipment have smooth steel surfaces
with even paint and no sharp edges
Acera™ HMPE rope installed with a turntable to
avoid twisting of the rope
In case of tension drum on the winch: The tension
drum contains only one single layer of rope
mooring tail with cow hitch as connection method

Rope protection available onboard

OCIMF (2018). Mooring Equipment Guidelines (MEG4).

Assessing condition should be a combination of visual inspection and the number of running hours that a line has undergone. If you are ever in any
doubt in the ability of the product performing its required application, it should be taken out of operation and replaced. More detailed information
including inspection and retiral information can be found at wilhelmsen. com
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TimmTM Master 12 SBA
Use and Care Guidelines

Timm™ Master is a premium mixed polymer rope with hollow Product features
braided protected eyes in each end. The fiber consists of Colour: Anti-twisting colours in
Timm BS polyolefin yards and high tenacity polyester in the blue and white
outer layer, giving the rope very good abrasion properties and Construction: Braided 12 strand
Specific Gravity: 0,99
excellent UV resistance, in addition to being buoyant.
Elongation: 18% at break
Melting Point: 165°C
Please check the product packaging before opening the package. Water Absorption: <1%
Any cuts or significant damages should be immediately
communicated to a supervisor, with relevant photographs before Rope Care Instructions
taking the rope in use. All ropes must be used according to their
intended use and any applicable guidelines specified by class or • All ropes must be stored out of direct
other governing bodies. Do not add grease or other chemicals in sunlight and away from extreme heat
order to prevent abrasion, as this might damage the rope.

• All ropes should be stored in a dry area on a

It is recommended that new ropes are loaded carefully for the first level surface, secured with no sharp edges
5-10 mooring operations, in order for the rope fibers to settle into nearby
position. Mooring ropes are not intended for towing, as towing
involves shock loads that exceed the Working Load Limit, as
shown in the strength diagram below.
• Prolonged UV exposure can affect physical
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and mechanical properties

When installing the product, a rotating platform should be used to • Exposure to chemicals can weaken or
ensure the rope remains without twist. Twist in a rope will reduce damage ropes
the overall strength. When installing the product on a split drum
winch, we recommend a minimum of five to six full turns on the • All leads, bitts, drums and other surfaces
tension drum, in one layer only. Best practice is to make as many must be kept smooth to avoid chafing
wraps as possible in one single layer.
• Any areas exposed to high
Working Load Limit: 50% of spliced MBL (LDBF) abrasion/unmaintained sharp edges should
Recommended Working Load: 22% of spliced MBL (LDBF) be protected by rope protection such as
Timm™ Chafe Guard
Timm™ ropes are made as according to ISO and Cordage
Institute, following the recommendations from OCIMF MEG4. The
ropes are Type Approved by DNV GL.

Strength diagram for mooring ropes Check list prior to first mooring operation:
" ship design MBL
10S LDBF 11 100-10S" ship desi1n MBL
Packaging in good condition
100 Ship Design MBL
Certificates available and stored onboard the vessel

7S Residual stren,th - Recommended
retirement of moorina lines as
according to OCIMF MEG4
SS wire Workln1 Load Limit
SO synthetics Working Load Umit
All mooring equipment have smooth steel surfaces
with even paint and no sharp edges
Rope installed trying to avoid twisting of the cope,
preferably' with a turntable
In case of tension drum on the winch: The tension
drum contains only one single layer of rope

Rope protection available onboard

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22 Recommended working load

OCIMF (2018). Mooring Equipment Guidelines (MEG4).

Assessing condition should be a combination of visual inspection and the number of running hours that a line has undergone. If you are ever in any
doubt in the ability of the product performing its required application, it should be taken out of operation and replaced. More detailed information
including inspection and retiral information can be found at wilhelmsen.com
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Captain George Gleistein and his son. In A rope is only as strong as its weakest point,
1999, Gleistein celebrates its 175th Birthday. which is invariably its end connection. Each
The oldest industrial family enterprise in construction, material and application has its
Bremen can look back on the exciting history optimum termination solution. We lay great
emphasis on the spliceability of our ropes.
of a company that has developed from an
outfitter of large sailing vessels to a specialist
manufacturer of many different modern and
traditional textile constructions.

What has always counted at Gleistein is the use

of existing skills and techniques to develop new
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ones.The combination of tradition and progress.

A competent splicer should have no difficulty in

applying the techniques himself, but a visit to
·-: our rigging workshop or the premises of our
agents or distributors worldwide should prove
valuable to the skilled and unpractised splicer
alike.
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J) Mega Tivin Zylon • ( a) Taper Twin
b) Dyna Ure b) D}·na Lite

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a) T,,perTwin r·~
b) Dyn,1 Lil<'
Multi-strand laid ropes Page 9
Spinnaker Halyard (e.g. Thempest) Eye-Splice Page 10
a) T,iperTwin
b) Dyna Lite
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Square Plaits Page 13
Spipole uphaul (e.g. Nylon Mooring Line) Page 14
_i_W a) MegaOne DynaOne Eye-Splice
b) Cup I 1
- Hollow Braids Page 17
Spinpole Foreguy (e.g. Polypropylene Eye-Splice Page 18
,,) Mega Twin Dyne~ma• HS Hollow Braid)
b) DynJ Lile
- End-to-End Splice Page 19
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Boom Vang
a) MegaTwm Dyneema•
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(e.g. Dyna One,
Eye-Splice Page 22

b) Cup
Dyneema Trimm) L....2--J End-to-End Splice Page 24
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,1/ (e.g. Gemini X, Tasmania, Eye-Splice Page 26
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End-to-End Splice Page 30
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b)Cup \ (e.g. Cup, Cup Classic) Eye-Splice Page 38
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(e.g. Riviera) Eye-Splice Page 42
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fibre cores
(e.g. Vectran, Dyneema, Eye-Splice
Dyneema Classic, Dynamix,
Method 1 Page 46
Dyna lite, Caribic Color)
Method 2 Page 50
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Types and uses

The splicing tools for braided ropes are

differentiated according to the task they have
to fulfil. The splicing fid for twisted ropes forms
openings beneath the strands, whereas the
fid and pusher for a braided rope form tunnels
in the braids, whilst at the same time, being
measuring tools. All other rigging/splicing tools
Scissors
and accessories are identical.
Very sharp scissors are required. All man made
fibres quickly blunt scissors. Ceramic scissors
are therefore better. Some riggers even use wire
cutters, which have proven themselves well.
A sharp knife may suffice with natural fibres.
Fid
A different size fid is needed for every rope
with a diameter of 6 mm and over. The
measurements are marked on the fid.
Rigging yarn, sewing
needles, sailmakers palm:
Rigging yarns are waxed for easier Winch/Rigging Bench
working. The thickness of yarns It is sometimes useful to utilise a winch for the
should be appropriate to the final closing of a splice with braided ropes. This
0 respective rope diameter. Sewing ensures that the core of a rope over which the
needles are required with sewn cover is to be milked, is under correct tension.
Pusher whipping. The palm facilitates
The pusher pushes the fid and rope end sewing through materials.
through the cover or core.
There are two pusher sizes, one is for ropes
up to 12 mm diameter, the larger pusher is
for ropes over 12 mm diameter.

Splicing Fid
Either a solid or hollow (swedish) fid which
openings can be made between the strands of
twisted ropes. Should be in every rigging kit.
Tape
Smooth adhesive tape is required to hold the
rope ends together and prevent fraying.

Wire marline spike

For braids whose core consists of a twisted or a
bundle of threads, the wire marlinespike is the
most suitable. The big eye of the spike is utilised
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Markier-Stift
Felt-tippens are the most suitable.
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laid ropes
Eye-Splice

Construction and applications

The manufacture of ropes from twisted natural
fibres was a technique used in ancient Egypt
some 5.000 years ago.
Fibres twisted together make a yarn. Several
of these yarns twisted together in opposing
directions (to reduce the possibility of
untwisting) produce a twine. Further twines
form a strand. Three, four or six of these
strands twisted together will form a laid rope.
When the direction of twist alternates from
stage to stage (i.e. from fibres, to yarns, to
twines, to strands, to the final rope) the
tendency of the rope to unlay, or untwist, is
greatly reduced and the rope's stability and
integrity enhanced.
The laid rope is used in a large variety of
applications. On traditional vessels it is used
as a mooring line, sheet or halyard. It is also
widely used for many other specialised jobs
such as towing, lashing or as security line.
This multi purpose rope should always be used
with a degree of caution, as laid ropes can have
a tendency to kink or deform under certain
loading conditions. A laid rope can be opened
(with care) by using the opposite twist direction
and the splicing technique for laid ropes takes
advantage of this property.
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Eye-Splice

• 1. Unlaying the rope end and 3. Tucking through strand (1)

The next step is to splice strand ( 1 ). The splicing
determining the eye size
The three strands of the rope are unlaid about position is turned towards the body slightly and
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four turns. If the rope is loosely constructed the same procedure as with strand (2) is carried
one safeguards it from further unravelling out.
by a temporary layer of tape. The strands and
remaining rope should keep their original
shape. The three strand ends are protected
against further unravelling by heat-sealing,
whipping or taping. The diagram shows how
the size of an eye is determined. The middle
strand (2) lies between strands (1) and (3),
as well as lying on top of the rope.
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2. Tucking through strand 2 4. Tucking through strand (3)

The fid is used to create a gap under the
uppermost strand. The gap is maintained,
the fid withdrawn and strand (2) is pushed
through the gap.
Now the other side of the eye is turned
upwards and strand (3) is spliced under the
remaining firm strand. We have thus placed
each unravelled strand under a fixed strand,
always against the lay of the rope.

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e.g. Polyamid, Geolon

Eye-Splice
5. The subsequent 3 complete tucks
From this point, the second tuck is carried out
against the rope lay over the next fixed strand
and under the following fixed strand. The same
procedure is performed with strands ( 1) and (3 ).
Each strand is spliced three times. By the
removal of some rope yarns, tapering can be
achieved and two further tucks can be done.
The tapering gives the splice a slender stream-
lined appearance.
Construction and applications
Two pairs of strands twisted in clockwise and
two pairs twisted in anti-clockwise directions,
in such a way that they cross in the centre of
the rope, form a square cross sectional shaped
rope called Square Plait, 8 Strand Cross Plait,
Square Line or other similarly descriptive name.
Square Plaits have found their applications
mainly in commercial marine (mooring)
applications and fishing, as they cannot kink
or deform and are torque-free. They work
particularly well on capstan or hand-tailed type
winches, have a relatively high constructional
stretch and are easily spliced. These excellent
properties make this type of construction
very popular amongst yachtsmen and for
mooring and anchoring applications.

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The overlapping strands and yarn ends are cut

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Eye Splice
Square plaited ropes are braided from 4-strand
pairs. The strands are twisted either clockwise
or anti-clockwise. This is also referred to as Z
and S rope lay. The diagram illustrates how the
direction of rope lay can be easily recognised.
The splicing technique requires that Z strands
are spliced only under Z-strands, and S-strands
only under S-strands.
1.
We have also tested this the other way around:
Z-strands under S-strands and vice versa. The
test results are the same. The first method
corresponds more to "rope logic": In the case of
a twisted rope, a strand twisted in one direction
is also spliced under a strand likewise twisted in
the same direction.
Splicing tools: Fid and tape
2. The four initial tucks
We position the section that is to be spliced in
such a manner, that two pairs of strands lie on
top, and two at the bottom of the rope. The
top strands are twisted in a Z- or respectively
S-direction. Begin with the Z-pair of strands.
As shown in the diagram, they are tucked under
a Z-pair of strands. It is advantageous here, to
use the fid to form the opening for this (as well
as subsequent tucks) under the strands. Now,
take the S-strand pair, and tuck them under the
neighbouring pair of S-strands.

The splice is now rotated 180°. At this stage,

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proceed in the same manner as with the first
two tucks. Pull all strands that you have passed
through the rope evenly, but not too tight, so
as to prevent the eye section swelling up.

Measurement of the
tail length and eye size
The rope end is spliced back so this length is
lost and therefore needs to be considered in the
final length of the rope. Remove the tape from
the rope end, or where applicable cut off the
heat sealed section of the rope end. Tape each
strand end with a layer of tape and thereafter
use a thin layer of tape to stick the respective
pairs of strands together. Unbraid the rope to a
length of nine rope lays. Fix a layer of tape
around the tenth lay, to prevent the rope from
unravelling. Now determine the size of the eye.
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3.
End-to-End-Splice
The next five double tucks
This step describes what happens to a pair of
2-strands that have already been tucked through Construction and applications
the rope, in order to complete the splice. The A hollow braid is a round braid without a filler
remaining three pairs will be dealt with in the or core. It is essentially, a tube, woven or
braided from an equal number of clockwise
same manner later, hence we shall not repeat
and anti-clockwise twisted strands.
the description.
The simple, effective construction of hollow
Remove the tape from the end of the pair of
braids makes them easy to splice using the
strands. The two strands are now lying against
characteristic of the hollow centre within the
each other. Apart from the fixed pair of strands
rope contracting when the rope is under
of the rope that were tucked under during the
tension. Anything (such as the tail of the rope
first step, there is another fixed pair of 2-strands.
itself) inserted into that hollow rope centre will
They are now individually tucked. One strand of
be held securely by the contracting braid.
the opened pair of strands is now tucked under
Hollow braids are widely used for mooring and
a fixed strand, the other strand passes over the
security lines. A hollow braid is a round braid
strand that has been spliced under and then without a filler or core. It is essentially, a tube,
passes under the second fixed strand. woven or braided from an equal number of
The same procedure is repeated four times. clockwise and anti-clockwise twisted strands.
The simple, effective construction of hollow
braids makes them easy to splice using the
characteristic of the hollow centre within the
rope contracting when the rope is under
tension. Anything (such as the tail of the rope
itself) inserted into that hollow rope centre will
be held securely by the contracting braid.
Hollow braids are widely used for mooring
At this stage, the neighbouring pair of S-strands and security lines.
is treated in the same way just as the two
remaining pairs of strands. After completion,
the splice must look like that depicted in the
diagram. i

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Completion of the splice
4. The strand ends still sticking out after the
strands have been evenly tightened, are
melted off smoothly, or the ends of the pairs
bound by tape and then heat sealed.
The best looking method is to heat seal the
strand ends until they are very short, and
then to cover with a well sewn whipping. ...
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Eye-Splice End-to-End Splice

Hollow braids for all intents and purposes, length Hollow braid is like "empty hoses" that upon
of "hollow hose". Upon pressure load being having load pressure exerted on it, draws
exerted, these hoses become extended in length. together and contracts. If one wants to splice
Thus reducing the hollow space and holding fast two ends together as a ring for instance,
the end of the rope that was introduced earlier. or for repairs, one lets the end of one rope
In order to prevent the rope end from being pulled disappear within the other and vice versa.
out of the braided covering too easily upon easing For safety's sake, our splicing recommendations
of the load, four tucks are made, prior to the rope advise four tucks to be carried out beforehand,
end disappearing. in order to prevent dislocation of the two that
might otherwise occur when there is no load on
the rope. The fid and pusher normally required
• 1. for braid splicing are not imperative in this case,
Determining the length and eye size although still useful. Here, the splice can often
Measure a length of 50 cm from the end of the be carried out without tools.
braid and mark it. Then determine the eye What is definitely needed are tape and scissors!
from the point marked. It makes sense to make
a second mark at this stage.
It is recommended to cut the rope end at a
taper and to secure it with a layer of tape. 1.
Tapering of the two rope ends
Each rope end is tapered at staggered intervals
and bound with a layer of tape.

2. First and second tucks

This splice can thus far be carried out without
tools, the fid and pusher are nevertheless very
useful. At the second mark, push a hole straight
through the hollow braiding and pull the
rope end through this hole until mark 1 reaches
mark 2. At a distance of approx. 1-2 x rope
diameter once more push a hole through the
hollow braid and proceed in the same manner 2. Measuring the tail length,
as before. The diagram shows the course of
the braid.
the initial tucks
Measure the distance of a long and short fid
length on each rope and mark each rope at this
position. Using either the fingers or the pusher,
an opening is made at the marked spot on one
3. rope and the rope pulled through up to the
marked spot on it. One proceeds in a similar
fashion, pushing the rope end back as depicted
in the diagram.
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Third and fourth tucks, fid Ji,ngth
completion of splice
Carry out tucking 3 and 4 in the same way as
before. The splice is complete by way of letting
the rope end disappear in the hollow braiding.
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Eye-Splice

Construction and applications

3. Third and fourth tucks running in The construction principle is the same as with
opposite directions standard hollow braids, the difference is the
Openings three and four are tucked through raw materials used and their very special
the rope, first in the one rope, then in characteristics. When splicing hollow braids
the opposite rope in the same manner. The of high modulus fibres, such as Dyneema,
procedure is demonstrated in the diagram. Vectran, Kevlar or Twaron, one must ensure
that sufficient tail of rope is buried inside the
hollow braid to give enough friction to hold
these extremely high strength ropes.

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If the splicing instructions are followed
scrupulously, break loads superior to those of
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with DYNA ONE) can be achieved.
A correctly spliced DYNA ONE can be advantage-
ously used in highly demanding applications
such as backstays, backstay runners, spinnaker
sheets and spinnaker runners.

4. Tapering of tail ends of the ropes

and housing of these within the
hollow braidwork
It is advisable to unlay both rope ends a little
and to taper them somewhat at staggered
intervals, thereafter binding a layer of tape
around each respective end. Having completed
this, the fid and pusher are used to make the
rope ends disappear within the braiding cover.
As an additional safeguard, we recommend that
the crossover point of the braids, whipping
twine is used to briefly sew both ropes
together, to ensure that nothing is displaced in
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modulus fibres
Eye-Splice
Dyna One is Gleistein's man-made fibre "steel
wire rope". Its construction requires an accurate
splicing technique. There will be no problems
with our splicing instructions if they are strictly
adhered to.
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3 fid lenghts
Determining the eye size and
marking the rope
Measure three fid lengths from the end of the
rope and mark the braid with a dot. This is
mark 1 . Determine the size of the eye and mark
the rope (mark 2) adjacent to mark 1. If a
(reinforced) thimble is required ensure that the
2.
Rope consisting of 12 pairs of strands
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splicing mark
Rope consisting of single yarn strands
Tapering the rope end
Start tapering at the splicing mark. Dyna One is
a twelve-strand braid of which 6 strands run
clockwise and six strands run in an anti-clock-
wise direction. The tapering procedure should
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Eye-Splice Hollow Braids Eye-Splice Splicebook 22 j 23
out of high
modulus fibres
First cut and remove one yarn from one strand of one direction are cut and removed
direction (e.g. clockwise), then repeat the from the braid and the same with the opposite
procedure with the yarns running in the direction. Cutting ends at random now tapers
opposite direction. Where the strands consist the last 5-10 centimetres of the tail of the rope.
of only one yarn, three yarns of every second
Fid is fixed to the
rope with a piece
of tape
splicing mark mark I
3. Fid is passing through the braid
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rope is pulled tightly around il befor.e making
mark 2. For splicing mark (mark 3) measure one
fid length from mark 1 towards the end of the
Feeding the tail into the hollow rope
Insert the rope into the fid bore and fix the fid emerge after about three fid lengths. Bunch up
rope.
to the rope with a piece of tape. This fid is the braid until the splicing mark reappears.
introduced into the rope at mark 2 and should mark 1 and mark 2 should be close together.
Cut and remove I yarn each of 6 strands
lying next to each other
4.
._,_ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
I Cut and remove 3 strands of every second
strand of both directions
Completion of the splice
' Start from mark 2 to milk the slack out of the
rope. The rope end disappears in the hollow
braid. It is essential to secure the eye splice with
lock stitching and a well-sewn whipping to
halve the rope exactly. Look at the strands.
prevent the splice from being pulled out before
If they consist of two parallel yarns, a length
its initial use. Ensure that the splicing area is
of 6 strands lying next to each other must be
completely smooth.
measured from the splicing mark.
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End-to-End-Splice Dou bIe Braids Splicebook 24125
out of high
modulus fibres
e.g. Gemini X, Tasmania, Harkon
End-to-End Splice Standard, Bavaria, Dockline

Eye-Splice
mark 1 splicing mark
1.
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mark I End-to-End-Splice
splicing mark
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3 fid lengths J
Measurement of splicing
allowance and splicing marks
Make mark 1 three fid lengths from both of the
ends to be spliced, measure one fid length from
mark 1 towards the end of each rope.

2.
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;:. - - - ~ - - - - -r splicing mark
splicing mark ~--- bunched-up rope area "1'

Place both ropes in splicing position

Fix one rope end with a piece of tape to the fid both mark 1's are adjacent to each other.
bore and insert it into the other rope end at Secure this area with lock stitching and a secure
mark 1, feed the fid through this rope until whipping and repeat with the other rope end.

3. ·,i..
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Tapering the rope ends II."\
Refer to point 3 of page 23. Taper both rope
ends in the same way.

4.
Construction and Applications
smooth braid whipping smooth braid This construction is produced by braiding a
round cover over a round core and gives
....... :lb _., ] a compact rope with a high break load evenly
distributed between core and cover.
Double Braids have numerous applications on
Completion of the splice board such as halyards, sheets, lazy jacks and
Smooth both ends from the whipping mooring ropes and provide a versatility
along the rope. unequalled by any other modern construction.
 Double Bra ids
Eye-Splice
1.
Measuring of the eye
The rope end must be taped - not heat sealed.
mark a thick dot on the rope, one fid length
from the end of the rope. Use this marked point
as the starting position for forming the eye to
the required size and mark the rope at that
point with an "x" as shown in the sketch. In
step 2, the core is extracted from the cover at
Extraction of
2.
Removal of core from cover
Make a sharp bend in the rope at point "x".
Carefully push the cover yarns to the side so that
a hole is created in the braiding. The tip of the
pusher is useful for enlarging the hole at this
stage. Push the tip of the pusher under the core.
3.
< ma,h
'4--- 1 long + 1 short fid length
Marking the core
As evident from the diagram, extract more of
the core from the cover. From mark 1, measure
a short fid length and mark that position on the
core as mark 2. Then from mark 2, measure the
distance of one whole and one short fid length
Eye-Splice
,. Double Braids Eye-Splice Splicebook 26 I27
4.
Tie a slipknot into the rope
about five fid lengths from
the point marked ·x·
this position. Now tie a slipknot into the rope
about five fid lengths away from the "x" mark.
This knot prevents the dislocation of the
remaining rope from the cover during the Pushing of fid through the core
splicing procedure. Where a thimble needs to The fid is introduced into the core at mark 2, utilised in step 5 to house the end of the cover
be spliced into the eye, it is necessary to further through the cover, and reappears at in the core braiding.
measure the eye size around the thimble. mark 3. A tunnel is formed in this way, which is
5.
Cutandbinc:/
with tape anew
co~
introduce
e
Before extracting the core from the cover fully,
draw position mark 1 on the core. Remove the
Pushing of cover through
core from the cover completely, so that the end
of the core is fully outside.
core tunnel
Cut the cover end to a taper with scissors or a held lightly at mark 3, in order to push the
Bind the end of the core tightly with a soft tape.
knife - and bind this pointed tip fast with a cover from mark 2 to mark 3 through the core
layer of tape. The tapered point is positioned with the aid of the pusher. The end of the cover
within the fid bore and pushed into it firmly is pulled out of the core a little.
with the assistance of the pusher. The core is
engraved mark on fid
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and mark that point as mark 3. Compare these
measurements with the drawing once more.
It is advisable at the start, to indicate mark 1
by one ring around the core, mark 2 by two
rings and mark 3 by three rings.
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Double Braids
Reintroduce the fid and core end at the
same point at which they emerged
6. Fid and core are introduced
into the diameter further
than •x• from the cover
Pushing of fid and core end
through cover
First look at the diagram carefully. It will be
discerned that the core end must be passed
through the cover, namely between the dot and
the opening "x", more precisely, approximately
one rope diameter further behind "x". The fid is
inserted in the cover at the marked dot. This is
the crossover point. The fid is pushed through
the cover to a distance of one rope diameter
further than "x". The taped core end is pressed
into the fid bore, and the core end pushed
through the cover with the fid and the pusher.
7.
cover
Tapering of the end of the cover
The end of the cover remains in the core upon
completion of the splice. A tapering of the end
of the cover makes the splice look good and
increases its strength. To facilitate tapering, the
tape must first be removed from the end of the
cover. Thereafter, the cover braid is unravelled
as far as possible and then cut out stepped
Eye-Splice - Double Braids
The core end is pulled until the core has fully
passed through the cover. By pulling the end of
the cover, the crossover point is pulled shut. It
should be noted that with small eyes, the steps
outlined above suffice. If the eye is required to
be larger however, the fid will not be long
enough to reach from the dot to "x" in one
procedure. In this case it is done stepwise by
coming out of the braided cover and carrying
on the task from that position.
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fashion. Now the rope is held at the crossover
point and the loose of the core "milked" away.
This causes the end of the cover to disappear
into the core. Hereafter, the loose is "milked" or
brushed out of the cover (refer to diagram),
until the braid cover is once more taut.
8.
Beginning at the
slipknot •milk• the cover
towards the eye
The cover is "milked" down
over the core
Either hold the rope by the slipknot made
earlier, or even better, place the slipknot over
a hook. Now hold the rope taut by the core
braiding and "milk" the loose cover, keeping
the core under constant tension, whilst the
loose
of the cover moves over the core between the
slipknot and "x". This should result in the core
disappearing within the cover. This step is the
9.
Completion of the splice
When the "swallowing" in step 8 does not
happen easily: If not enough care is taken, the
core bunches up at the crossover point. This
can hinder the "swallowing up" process. Where
this occurs, the "milked" cover must be brushed
back in the direction of the slipknot and the
10.
Final step
The splice should look like the one shown in the
diagram. We recommend a simple whipping of
the eye at the crossover point. Should a hollow
spot appear at the throat because the core tail
was cut off too close, this is merely aesthetically
irritating, but does not reduce the strength.
Eye-Splice Splicebook 28 I29
cover
Milk the cover
until the core
disappears here
crossover point
only one that may present some difficulties to
the layperson. Do not attempt to complete this
procedure in one go, but rather in several
operations. Ultimately, the core is swallowed by
the cover at the crossover point. The core end
still protruding is cut off. Then it is necessary to
pull on the eye-splice to smooth the rope.
earlier step repeated, until the core has
completely disappeared. The whole procedure
can sometimes be made easier by moving
the rope to and fro in the area around the
crossover point.
The reason for this is that in the eye of the rope,
the tension load is distributed over both sides.
Each side therefore has to withstand 50 % of
the total load, a feat that the cover alone is
capable of handling.

Double Braids
End-to-End-Splice
The splicing tools for the End-to-End splice are
the same as those used for all braided ropes.
There are two variations to the End-to-End
splice: With the plain method, there is a slight
thickening at the rope end, whereas with the
1.
Marking the cover
Tape both rope ends with adhesive tape, do not
heat seal them. If the ends have been heat
sealed, these parts have to be cut off. Position
both ropes i the manner portrayed in the
diagram, as exactly the same measurements
must be marked on each rope. Measure one fid
length from the end of the rope and mark with
a dot. From this dot, measure three-quarters
2.
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Extraction of the core from the cover
Make a sharp bend at the ropes at "x" and push
the yarns of the cover away from "x", to make
an opening. The braided core now appears.
Before pulling it out of the respective braided
cover it is marked by a 1 or even better, by a
End-to-End-Splice
- Double Braids
precise method the thickened end disappears.
The decisive difference lies in the tapering of
the respective core and cover ends. It is of great
advantage with End-to-End splicing to have
mastered the eye splice with this double braid.
314 of
the short
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of a short fid length and mark the spot with an
"x". From "x" (on both ropes) measure five fid
lengths and tie a slipknot. The reason for this is
that during splicing, the core is pushed and
dislocated from the cover. The knots prevent a
further shifting of the displacement down the
rope.
1 layer of tape
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ring around the core. The respective core is then
pulled out of the cover using the pusher and
the end of the rope is taped firmly with a layer
of tape.
i End-to-End-Splice
3.
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Tapering of core tail
and end of the cover
a) Plain method
The core end is tapered by way of the already
taped rope end being cut off diagonally. The
end of the core on the other hand is tapered
from a point seven yarn pairs away from the
dot marked earlier. This crossover point is
marked with a "k". Remove the tape from the
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b) Precise method
In the precise method, both the core and cover
ends are halved exactly. Pull more length of the
core from the cover and place a layer of tape
around the core ends. Measure one short fid
length from the position marked 1 to the slip
Now look at the core braid more closely. It
consists of braided yarn groupings. Some run
clockwise and some anti-clockwise. As in the
diagram, first mark 2 groups of yarns lying
parallel, but running in opposite directions,
then jump two and repeat the marking until
there is a total of 4 x 2 groups marked.
Each group consists of an even or uneven
number of yarns. Halve the marked groups,
sever half of them and pull the fibres that have
been cut out of the rope end. The tape at the
end of the rope maintains the shape of the "left
over" rope. Halving is simple in the case of
even strands of yarn. With an uneven number
Splicebook 30 I31
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end of the braided cover and unravel the rope
cover up to point "k". The bundle of fibres
resulting from this must be cut in a stepped
manner in order to taper it . The new rope end
is taped.
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1 fid length .. short f i w
length
• :....,
knot on the core, marking the spot as 2
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(or even better draw 2 rings around the core).
Next, measure one complete fid length from
point 2 in the direction of the slipknot and
mark it as 3 (3 rings around the core).
this can only be done in the following manner:
Remove one yarn from one group, two from the
next, then one again, and so on.
The end of the cover is tapered correspondingly.
From the dot, count 7 pairs of yarns in the
direction of the cover end, and mark the
crossover point "k" there. From "k", all pairs of
yarns of the cover are halved by cutting one
yarn out of each pair and pulling it out. This is
best done in the following manner: From "k" in
the direction of the rope end, mark six pairs of
yarns of each lay direction, so that one is always
skipped over. Of these pairs, one is always cut
out and removed.

Double Braids
4.
Placing of ropes in splicing position
When both rope ends have been tapered in the
same way (more precisely: the 2 core ends and
the 2 cover ends), the ropes are placed in splic-
ing position as demonstrated in the diagram.
If a continuous rope loop is to be spliced in, it is
important to check that the ropes have not be
5.
• .-
Pushing the cover end
through the core
The fid is introduced into a core at the position
marked 2 and exits it again at position 3. The
end of the cover of the second rope is placed
into the fid bore and held there by the pusher
passing through the core until it emerges at
point 3 after having entered at point 2.
-crossover point
End-to-End-Splice
come twisted. This does not matter when two
rope ends are spliced together. Should it be
necessary to splice a ring into a rope loop for
instance, it must be slipped over one of the
ropes at this stage.
The cover end of the second rope is treated
correspondingly. Both cover ends are
respectively positioned correctly when the
crossover point "k" appears at the marked
position 2.
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Double Braids
6.
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Guiding of core and cover,
pulling in cover ends
Insert fid approx. one rope diameter next to
"k", into the cover and push 3-4 cm through
the cover on the other side of "x". Place the
core end into the fid bore and push the core
end through the cover with the pusher. The
respective ropes then cross each other at point
"k" and position 2. Pull carefully on both
respective rope ends so that the point of
intersection can settle. Avoid pulling in any
7.
~·
Drawing together
and completion .,~~
of the splice
We now place a slipknot over a fixed hook and
pull the core of the rope that we have attached
to the hook, taut in the region of the splice, to-
wards the hook. With the other hand, we milk
the cover over the core. First the position mark
3 will disappear, then the crossover point at 2.
After this, the slipknot of the other rope is fixed
to the hook and the same procedure carried out
as with the other rope. This results in the hole
between the two "part ropes" becoming increa-
singly smaller until it ultimately slips together
completely. If all the taperings in the previous
steps were carried out correctly, then the left
End-to-End-Splice Splicebook 32 I33
lumps. Now the first intersection position
is held by one hand from where the core is
successively stroked smooth and even.
The cover end now disappears completely
within the core. Now the cover is stroked
smooth, starting from the crossover point
so that the core will attain the correct position.
Needless to say, the same procedure must
be carried with each "part rope".
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and right cover openings will be pushed against
each other and the splice will not have any
swelling. With the plain method on the other
hand, a swelling will remain, since only the end
of the cover was tapered not the core, the core
is thus doubled up in this type of splice. Cut
the core ends till sticking out close to their exit
points. Hereafter, sewing (whipping) of the
completed splice is recommended. If all the
measurements were made precisely and the
work was carried out according to the instruc-
tions, the splice will succeed at the first go.

Double Braids
Back-Splice
The back splice in double braid is a clean and
safe way of finishing a rope end. Whipping is
not required, one has a flexible rope to the end
and can halve all the measurements given by
the instructions if the back splice appears to be
too long.
Splicing tools: You will require the tools that
are used for the other braided rope splices in
this book.
1.
1 fid length
Measurement of the rope end
The rope end is taped with a layer of adhesive
tape. Should the rope end have been heat
sealed, that section has to be cut off. Measure
one fid length from the rope cover end and
mark it on the cover with a dot.
2.
Extraction of core from cover
Bend the rope sharply at the dot. Spread the
cover strands to the side with the fingers so
that an opening results in the cover braid. Pry
the core out of the cover with the pusher or
f'
Back-Splice Double Braids Back-Splice Splicebook 34135
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3.
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mark2 mark 1
I--- 1 short and 1 full fid length
Marking of the core
Extract more of the core from the cover, then Thereafter, mark the core mark 3, one short and
measure a short fid length from mark 1 on the one whole fid length distance onto the core.
core and mark the spot as mark 2.
I
4.
Make a slipknot in the rope about six fid
lengths from the dot. Reason: During splicing
the core is displaced in relation to the cover.
This slipknot prevents further running of the
dislocation. Pushing the cover end into the core
Cut off the tapered end of the cover at an angle fid bore, jam the cover end into the bore
marking a point that is held by the tape.The fid with the pusher and push the fid and the cover
is inserted into the core braid at mark 2 and through the core.
emerges at mark 3. Place the cover end into the
another pointed tool. Then mark the core with
a 1 where it emerges from the cover, pull the
core end out and stick a layer of adhesive tape
around the core end.

Double Braids
5.
Positioning (burying) of cover end
in core
Remove the tape from the end of the cover.
Unravel the cover end somewhat and cut some
fibres off stepwise so that the end of the cover
is tapered. Milk the slack of the core from mark
2 into the direction of mark 3. When the end of
6.
~-
The slack is milked out of the cover
Attach the rope to a hook by the slipknot. Milk
the slack out of the cover towards the rope end,
initially very carefully, thereafter progressively
more intensively. The core will engulf mark 3
first. then mark 2 and ultimately even the dot.
7.
Finishing off of the splice
Cut the end of the core close to tthe point of
emergence at the splice location and milk the
remaining slack from the cover.The core end
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• -, Back-Splice WW&@ • Braids with parallel Splicebook 36 I37
fibre cores
Cup, Cup Classic
Eye-Splice
the cover has just disappeared within the core,
hold the core fast at mark 3 and now milk the
slack in the direction of mark 2, until all the
slack has disappeared.
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The procedure is a little difficult, so do not Construction and Applications
attempt to do it in one go, but rather instages. A construction composed of tightly packed
occasional kneading of the end of the rope parallel fibres surrounded by a protective cover
helps in splicing. braid. An intermediate braided cover is usually
included to improve the ropes stability and give
a better friction·adhesion between outer cover
and core. This unique construction provides
optimal realisation of the fibre's tensile strength
with minimal stretch behaviour. The parallel
fibre core gives zero constructional stretch.
irc-:· This construction requires a special splicing
; --
technique, as the core of the rope will not
contract under tension. Properly spliced, this
will
construction provides an excellent solution to
applications requiring the highest strength,
disappear inside the rope and the splice has lowest elongation and greatest durability for a
been completed. given raw material
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Braids with parallel ---- Eye-Splice
WW@ Braids with parallel Eye-Splice Splicebook 38 j 39
fibre cores fibre cores

Eye Splice
Preliminary information: Braids are always
"hoses". Under tensile stress they become
extended lengthwise, thereby becoming nar-
rower. This "draw-stocking-effect" is utilised,
by allowing the braid ends to withdraw back
into themselves, thus holding the eyes together.
This principle is not facilitated by CUP, as the
core is compact, filled with fibres, which does
not allow the core to be spliced back. Hence the
end of the cover is taped to the core by a layer
of adhesive tape. The cover lying above, pro-
duces the necessary pressure against the core to
effect a friction hold. The splicing tools are the
same as utilised with other ropes.

1. 3.

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mark 2 • mark 1

'f1 short§
'Tength
·ME·S-55

Measurement of the eye

A layer of tape seals the end of the rope. It
must not be heat sealed! Cut off possible heat
sealed sections. mark a conspicuous dot about
10 cm from the end of the rope. Starting from
the dot, form the eye to the desired size. Thus
we locate the point "x", opposite the dot mark
(after having formed the eye). At the point "x",
the core is pried out of the cover during step 2.
)
Tie a slipknot into the rope at a distance of Marking of the core
about five fid lengths from "x". This knot More of the core is pulled from the cover. The ends at the slipknot. From mark 1, measure a
prevents the shifting of the core in respect to core-cover displacement which occurs here short fid length on the core and the spot 2.
the cover in the remainder of the rope during
splicing. Where a thimble is to be spliced into
the rope, the eye-size is measured over the
thimble.

2. 4.

Pushing of fid and core

Extraction of core from the cover
Make a sharp bend in the rope at "x" and bend
it to and fro at this spot to make it more
flexible. Push the covering yarns to the side with
the pusher until a hole has been made in the
braiding.
The core is pulled out of the cover at this spot
and marked as 1 . Cut off the core end at an
angle and shape the point at the end with a
layer of tape. Do not heat seal!!!
through the cover
The fid is inserted in the cover braid at the dot
and re-emerges 2-3 cm the other side of "x".
The core end is placed in the fid bore and
pushed through the cover with the assistance of
the pusher. At the point of re-emergence the
core is taken out again and pulled through the
cover zone until mark 2 of the core disappears
under the cover. The core is then fixed in that
position with a taut layer of tape. The tape is
wound tightly around the cover at the dot.
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.cl Braids with parallel ffi:?{}f§{1
Eye-Splice ,~Braids with parallel Splicebook 40 I41
fibre cores
twine cores
5. e.g. Riviera
Tapering and fixing of the cover end
The tape is removed from the end of the cover. Eye Splice
The trail of the cover is unravelled up to the
tape near the dot. The bundle of yarns that is
established by this means is cut stepped with
scissors, tapered and thereafter wound around
the core - starting at the dot, it is tied fast to
the core. Care must be taken that the tape is
smooth and wrapped around the rope without
obtrusive kinks.

6.
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Milking of the bunched up
cover out of the eye
In the vicinity of the eye i.e. between the dot within the cover. After all the loose of the cover
and "x", the cover has bunched up during has been milked away, the end of the core is
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splicing. The splicing section is now held near cut off closely at the point of emergence. J,Jt , '
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the dot, and the bunched up cover milked away The remaining core disappears completely upon
in the di~ection of "x". During this procedure the final milking away of residual bunches.
1 ,. ·~
more and more of the core end disappears \
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The cover is milked

down over the core
The final step is the only one that might be
problematical to the layperson. The cover is
milked back over the core loop. However the
loop ends up swollen because of the layer of
tape holding the yarn ends, which causes the
shape of the cover braid to be impaired,
resulting in resistance. Here it is advisable to
follow the directions carefully: Place the slip-
knot over a hook as shown in the diagram. Pull
the core taut. With the other hand, milk the
loose bunched up cover over the core. Ulti-
mately, the cover swallows the entire core
section. Should this step prove difficult, then
it is useful to brush the possibly bunched up
cover back again and repeat the step a further
time. Another possibility is to beat the splice
area soft and flexible with the fid or a wooden
mallet as by this means the yarns of the cover
braid will more readily rearrange themselves
into the new position.
Construction and Applications
These ropes consist of a core of an equal
number of clockwise and anticlockwise twisted
twines held together by a protective and
compact braided cover. Although less expensive
to manufacture than double braids they do
an excellent job as sheets and halyards on
smaller cruising vessels and provide a cost
effective, economic alternative for the OEM
(Original Equipment Manufacturer).
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Braids with parallel
twine cores
Eye Splice
These instructions are applicable to all the other
types of braiding in which the core does not
consist of braiding, or where there is a CUP
construction. The splice is load bearing, as the
core tail which has been led back is held by the
cover.
1.
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Preparation of the splice
Tie a slipknot in the rope at a distance about 3
cm from the end. The core tail that is led back
makes the cover swell up. The cover will only
follow if it has adequate looseness. If the rope
2.
Measuring of the eye
Measure 30 cm from the end of the cover and
mark the cover with an "A" at this spot.
Eye-Splice
The most suitable splicing tools are a
conventional Swedish fid and a splicing needle
which can be made from a thick bent piece of
wire with a slot drilled in one end. The wire
should be 40-50 cm long and have the other
end doubled up as a handle.
end has been hed sealed, it is cut off, and in the
case of taping, it is removed. Now push the
cover about 15 cm over the core, and milk the
slack created into the direction of the slipknot.
Determine the eye at the desired size and place
the mark "B" on the cover.
Braids with parallel
twine cores
3.
Opening of the cover and extraction
of the core from the cover
The cover is opened at the spot marked "B". If
the splicing instructions are adhered to, this
should prove to be relatively easy. All other
methods may prove more difficult. Take the fid
and push its tip under a strand (this strand can
for all intents and purposes consist of several
parallel yarns), and loosen the yarns. Turning
the marline spike around in the process turns
4.
Milking back the looseness and
wrinkled braids of the cover, and
insertion of the wire fid
Milk all the slackness that was created in the
cover during step 1 in the direction of the slip-
knot in the direction of position "B". The core
must not shift its position regard to the cover in
the process. About 35 cm from "B", in the dir-
ection of the slipknot, the splicing needle re-
emerges from the cover at "A". Care must be
taken not to snag the core during this activity,
Eye-Splice Splicebook 42 j 43
sufficient looseness into the strand. Repeat this
procedure with a number of strands around the
location of "B" and pry out the rope core with
the aid of the marline spike. Place the core
parallel to the end of the cover and put a layer
of tape around the core at "A" as well as one
layer around the cores end.
r35cm~
markB
as this would bunch the core up. Halve the core
by cutting out and removing yarn fibres, then
place the core tail into the fid bore and pull the
core end from "A" to the point of emergence of
the fid. The points "A" and "B" now lie next to
each other. Taper the core end a little more in
stepped fashion.
 Braids with parallel
twine cores
5.
6.
Tapering the end of the cover and
brushing the splice area smooth
The end of the cover is now tapered progres-
sively along its complete length. Then the slack
is stroked out of the cover, beginning at "B",
in the direction of the slipknot, after that. the
protruding strand ends and or cover ends are
7.
Splicing in a thimble
If a thimble needs to be spliced in, this is inser-
ted in the eye shortly before the last milking of
the slack. After this, the remaining slack of the
cover is stroked into the direction of the eye.
Eye-Splice 1 Ropes with high Splicebook 44j45
modulus fibre cores
e.g. Vectran, Dyneema, Dyneema Classic,
Dynamix, Dyna Lite, Caribic Color
Eye-Splice
.. Method 1, Core-to-Core Splice
Method 2, Core-to-Core Splice
Pulling of cover tail into the cover
and tapering
Unravel the end of the cover up to "A". Then
insert the splicing needle into the cover about
20 cm from "B". The needle re-emerges at "B".
Now place the tail of the cover in the slot and
pull the cover into the cover braid.
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cropped close to the point of emergence. Once
more, stroke the splice area smooth, until the
yarn ends disappear into the braid.
Construction and Applications
These ropes are highly specialised constructions This section of our splice book introduces
for the most demanding applications. Braided advanced splicing techniques, which require
cores of high modulus fibres, such as Dyneema, close adherence to the instructions and care in
Vectran or Kevlar feature technical character- their application. In this way splices can be
istics, in terms of break load and stretch produced that will transfer the physical
behaviour, that can be an improvement on properties of these high quality lines into
those of a steel wire rope. The load-bearing practical use on board resulting in the ultimate
core has a braided protective cover of high performance, durability and safety for halyards,
tenacity polyester. An additional intermediate sheets, guys and other applications.
cover over the core improves friction between
the load bearing centre and the protective
cover for more efficient use in stoppers.

Ropes with high
modulus fibre cores
Eye Splice, Method 1
With all ropes made of high modulus chemical
fibres, the load is carried almost exclusively
by the core. The cover provides protection
• against light and abrasion. Consequently during
splicing, the core must be spliced back into
the core and the cover bound into the eye.
There are basically two splicing possibilities.
1.
t 2 fid IMgths
. it><
Preparation of the rope end and
measuring of the eye
The rope end must be taped not heat sealed.
Should it have been heat sealed, then that
section must be cut off.
In the case of our rope types Vectran and
Dyneema there is a white staple fibre cover
braided around the core proper. This interme-
diate cover must be removed from the entire
area of the splice. Milk the cover over the core
to such a length that about six fid lengths of
the core can be seen. The intermediate cover
is then cut off at that point and removed from
the core. The remaining end of the intermediate
cover is fixed to the core by means of a layer
of tape. The cover is then milked back to cover
('
Eye-Splice,
Method 1
These differ essentially in the whereabouts of
the end of the cover. Both methods are
described here. Both methods presume basic
knowledge and require·care. The second one
is the more elegant of the two but requires
more time. The splicing tools are the same as
those used for all braided ropes.
the end of the rope. This step is not necessary
with Dynamix or Aramid rope, as the inter-
mediate cover is missing.
Now, a three-quarter fid length of the core is
cut off, and the cover brought back to the
new core end. A layer of tape seals the end of
the rope. The cover now has some slack, which
is stroked away from the rope end.
Measure two fid lengths from the end of the
rope and mark position 1.
Form the eye to the desired size and mark
position 2.
Tie a slipknot into the rope about five fid
lengths frorn mark 2.
e Ropes with high
modulus fibre cores
2.
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Precise tapering of the core
At the position marked 1, the core is now
pulled out from beneath the cover. This may
prove more difficult with a 32 braid. The fid
and tip of the pusher are appropriate here,
in forming the hole in the cover. Care must
be taken, that the core is not disarranged
respective to the cover between mark 1
and the slipknot.
It is advisable to fasten the braids at both
points with a spike, nail or similar object pushed
through them. A layer of tape seals the core
end. Now we come to the precise tapering of
the core. This step is decisive for the strength,
quality and appearance of the splice. Inspect
the core braid closely. It will consist either of
simple yarns, or twofold, threefold or even
fourfold yarns. This braidwork must now be
halved over a long section. At this stage, a
length of six braids lying next to each other
must be measured from mark 1 on the core
Eye-Splice, Splicebook 46147
Method 1
6bra,
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mark 1
(refer to the diagram, where this procedure is
outlined clearly). The tapering is to be done
from the sixth braid onwards. First taper one
braid lay direction i. e., those braids running
clockwise. Halve the braids according to the
diagram. Where the braid consists only of one
yarn, "one over the other" yarn is cut and
removed from the braid; with 2 yarns, every
other yarn is removed alternatively braid by
braid. Where there are three yarns, first two
yarns are cut and removed, then from the next
group, one yarn is severed and pulled out etc.
When all the yarns running in one direction
have been halved (e.g. clockwise), then the
same procedure is carried out with those yarns
running in the other direction - refer to
diagram. The tape on the end of the core holds
the residual braid together adequately during
this procedure.

Ropes with high
modulus fibre cores
3.
Making the core loop 1 tareroftape
The cover is carefully opened behind mark 2
(as in step 2) and the core extracted to form
a bight, in such a manner that within the
actual eye-sector the cover is not disarranged
in respect to the core. Place a dot directly
next to mark 2.
4.
Splicing the core-end into the core
The fid is inserted at the core bight at the dot. It
re-emerges from the bight after two fid lengths,
as the core bunches up, the fid emerges from
the core whilst at the same time the end of the
fid at the dot is still sticking out of the core. The
core end is placed into the fid bore and pushed
through the core bight with the pusher.
ri
Eye-Splice,
Method 1
mark2
Hold the core end tightly, so that the dot and
the core at mark 1 do not become disarranged
in relation to each other. Using the other hand,
milk the slack and bunched yarns out of the
core bight. The core tail thus disappears within
the bight.
el
Splicebook 48 I49
~iffir¾i/ Ropes with high Eye-Splice,
modulus fibre cores Method 1
5.
The core tail lies in the correct
splicing position
The diagram shows what the results of the work
thus far should look like. The core bight bears
the core tail within it. mark 1 lies directly at the
dot. The tail of the cover that is devoid of a
core hangs limply at the side.
6.
,......
Milking down of the cover
over the core bight
This step may present difficulties to the novice, the cover is milked back again and the whole
as the cover is meant to engulf and cover a core process repeated. To ease the job, the cover can
bight that in turn contains the core end. The also be beaten soft with the fid or a wooden
cover can tend to bunch up the core bight. This mallet. Where a thimble is required, it is placed
however can be avoided by keeping constant into the eye with the tip at mark 1 shortly prior
tension on that section of the rope that is to to the workpiece being drawn together the last
be milked i.e. the one between the knot and time. The final drawing together firmly fixes the
mark 1. When a point is reached where pro- thimble in the eye. Now cut off the cover tail
gress becomes difficult, the (incomplete) eye is about 10 cm behind mark 1, unravel it, then cut
attached to a hook, the rope itself to a winch back the yarns in a stepped manner and whip
and put under tension. This normally does the these yarns onto the rope. The whipping at the
trick, and the core slips into the cover. Should throat of the loop should be sewn through.
the procedure however still prove difficult, then

Ropes with high
modulus fibre cores
Eye-Splice, Method 2
1.
Preparation of the rope end and
removal of the core
The rope end must be taped not heat sealed.
Should it have been previously heat sealed, then
that section has to be cut off. Remove the tape
from the rope end and pull the core out of the
cover a distance of about six fid lengths. With
our rope types Vectran and Dyneema, a white
staple fibre cover is braided around the actual
core. This intermediate cover must be removed
from the splicing area. This cover is cut right
around the six fid length point and removed
from the core. Care must be taken that the core
2.
IOx rope diameter
2 fid lengths
Shortening of the cover and
fastening of the end of the cover
The cover is severed one fid length from the end
and removed. Care must be taken that the core
is not damaged during this process. The cover is
positioned relative to the core in the following
manner: a sharp instrument such as an awl,
nail, thin fid, pusher etc. is stuck through the
rope two fid lengths from its end, this is point
"A". In front of point "A", the tail of the cover
remains for the length "X". "X" = 10 times the
Eye-Splice,
Method 2
is not damaged in the process. The remaining
staple fibre end is then fixed firmly to the core
with a thin layer of tape. The cover is then
milked back to the end of the rope and
fastened loosely by a layer of tape. This step is
not required in the case of our Aramid and
Dynamix ropes, as they do not have the staple
fibre intermediate cover. Tie a slipknot into the
rope at a distance of six fid lengths.
Drift pin, nail etc.
diameter of the rope. The distance "X" is
unravelled for three-quarters of its length and
tapered. This is done by cutting away half
of the braided yarns progressively in steps.
Beginning at "A", the cover tail has tape wound
around it until it is securely fastened to the
core. NB.: Make sure that only one layer of tape
is wound around so that the rope section is not
too thick.
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Ropes with high
modulus fibre cores
3.
I fid length
Precise tapering of the core end
A layer of tape is bound around the core end.
This is the beginning of the tapering of the core
tail, an important step for the strength, quality
and appearance of the splice. Upon closer
inspection of the core, it will be seen that the
braid consists of either single yarns, or twofold,
threefold, or even fourfold yarns. This braiding
must be halved over a relatively long section.
Measure one fid length from the core end.
The tapering is carried out from this length
onwards. Start by tapering one braid direction
first, those running in a clockwise direction for
example. Halve the braids according to the
4.
2 fid lengths
1 layer of tape ,
Measurement of the eye and
extraction of a bight of the core
The eye is formed to the desired size directly
behind "A" and point "B" marked. Point MB"
can be fastened with a layer of tape, as during
the following steps, the eye section must not
suffer displacement between core and cover. It
is a good idea at this stage, to use a pin or a
nail pushed through the rope to secure the
relative positions of the core and the cover. The
cover braid is opened at "B". This can be
somewhat difficult at first. Bend the rope
sharply, ease the
Eye-Splice, Splicebook so I51
Method2
diagram. Where the braid consists of single
yarns, "one over the other" yarn is cut and
removed alternatively. Where the braid consists
of two parallel yarns, one of these is cut and
removed, braid by braid. In the case of 3 yarns,
first two yarns are cut and removed, then from
the next group, one yarn only etc. When all the
yarns running in one direction have been halved
(i.e. clockwise), then repeat this procedure with
those running in the opposite direction. Refer to
the diagram.
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yarns apart with the aid of a tool such as a
pusher, fid etc. until an opening has been made
in the cover braid, and pull out a section of the
core in a bight or loop (see the diagram). Note:
To be able to loosen the yarns sufficiently to
allow an opening to be made in the braid, the
tip of the fid is pushed under the yarns, the fid
is then turned around (rotated) so that yarns
curl up, thereby creating sufficient slack to
enable a hole to be made.
 Ropes w;th high
modulus fibre cores
5.
Splicing of the core tail into the core
The fid is introduced into the bight of the core
directly behind point "B". It re-emerges from
the bight after two fid lengths. As the core
bunches up, the fid emerges from the core,
whilst at the same time the end of the fid still
sticks out of the core at "B". The core end is
6. ......... __________
Milking the cover over
the bight of the core
Attaching the slipknot to a hook, milk the slack
of the cover over the core bight. This is relatively
easy at first, but becomes progressively more
difficult due to the core having to accommo-
date the end of the rope, thereby becoming
much thicker and causing the cover to resist.
The core bight then has a tendency to bunch
up. Attach the (incomplete) eye to a hook,
Eye-Splice,
' PW'! Whipping and
Method 2
• Seizing
now placed into the fid bore and pushed
through the core bight by the pusher until the
whole tapered core and cover end disappear
inside the bight. The core bight is then milked
smooth .
place the rope around a winch and pull the
remainder of the core bight forcefully into the
rope. If a thimble needs to be spliced into the
eye, it is placed into the eye shortly before
everything is drawn together for the last time.
The thimble is positioned such that its tip points
to point "B". The final pulling together fixes the
thimble firmly in the eye.
e Splicebook 52 I 53
Construction and Applications
Whippings are used to prevent rope ends from
opening up and fraying and to add extra pro-
tection to a spliced rope. Before a newly spliced
rope is put into use, and before the newly
aligned yarns have bedded in under load, it
is sometimes possible to pull out a spliced end.
A secure whipping or seizing will prevent this.
A secure whipping can prove a better solution
than heat sealing or cutting and taping a rope
end, as tape can be destroyed by salt water and
a heat sealed rope end can separate between
the melted and intact fibres.
We show only two of the many types of
whipping or seizing.
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Simple Whipp ing

Sewn Whipping
Whipping secures the end of a rope. It is
superior to heat sealing of a man-made fibre
rope, as the rope end is compressed in
diameter and does not bulge at the end as with
heat sealed ropes. The whipping is best carried
1
• Pierce the rope about 1-2 cm from its end with
out with waxed whipping twine of a thickness
a needle and fix the whipping twine tightly
appropriate to the diameter of the rope (an
there with two stitches. Wind the twine tightly
essential item in any rigging kit).
and uniformly for one whipping which corres-
ponds to approximately one rope diameter.
Using the needle pull the end of the whipping
twine underneath the wound whipping.

1. \\ The whipping is best applied about 5 cm from

the end of the rope. The whipping twine forms
a loop placed on the rope in the direction of the The twine is sewn over the whipping and then
rope end, as the diagram shows. Hold the loop directly behind it, sewn through the braid.
in place and wind the whipping twine tightly
and uniformly, with constant hand tension,
towards the end of the rope around both the
rope and the twine loop.

3. Rotate the rope through 180°, sew the whip-

The wound whipping ends about two cm from
2. ping twine through underneath the whipping,
the end of the rope. The whipping twine end is
parallel to the twine sewn over the whipping.
then put through the small loop sticking out at
Repeat this procedure once more
the end - see diagram.

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Pull on the left piece of whipping twine (as
3.
shown in the diagram). The loop is drawn tight
and holds the whipping twine fast in its bight;
it furthermore pulls the loop under the
whipping, when the loop end has reached more
or less the middle underneath the whipping,
both loose ends of the whipping twine are cut
off close to the rope and the whipping is
complete.
Now the whipping has been sewn fast three
4.
times by a yarn. Sew one more parallel yarn
over the whipping by sewing through the rope.
The diagram shows what the whipping looks
like when it has been completed.
Note: with braided ropes, the whipping twine
runs parallel to the lay of the braid.
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MegaOne and GeoOne ropes are similar in both Using the example of a 12-strand braid, we will
c:2:::J Et1d-to-~nd splice their construction and function. As such, the show how to halve the rope over a defined
following splicing techniques can principally be distance, without destroying the rope structure.
used for all hollow braids. However, it must In the case of GeoOne ropes, tapering is more
be taken into account that high modulus raw a question of aesthetics. Here, splicing needn't
The same numbers of left and right-hand laid But there is one thing that almost all hollow materials boast a considerably higher level be conducted quite as attentively as with the
yarns are braided in a circular manner. Various braids have in common: they all splice well. of strength. With MegaOne rope, the splice end high modulus fibres - and the rope end lengths
different attributes are attainable depending This is primarily due to two independent factors: (or tail) must run out evenly over a longer being spliced back into the rope needn't be as
on the braid length, material, number of strands length to ensure the strength is securely and long.
and finish deployed. MegaOne ropes are gener- 1. Their open construction allows the rope to be evenly transferred.
ally made as 12-strand braids using pure, high opened easily to enable the rope ends to
modulus fibres. They boast an exceptionally be fed through easily.
low level of elongation and some - especially
the heat-set varieties made of Dyneemae - 2. Hollow braids are like stockings: if pulled
surpass the break load of their equally thick they contract and get tighter and grip onto Rope consisting of pairs of strands
wire rope counterparts. whatever is inside.
GeoOne ropes are available as 8, 12 and 16-
strand braids and are constructed using high- Various techniques exist for splicing hollow
I
strength fibres. Depending on the type and - - = ~ ~ ~
braids. The most suitable technique needs to
dimensions, they can be deployed universally be considered for each case. Four techniques
or be optimised for specific purposes. will be shown on the following pages and we Rope consisting of single yarn strands
will explain their specific characteristics.

Tapering by halving precisely

Cut away any heat-sealed ends or tape from the Cut and remove the marked yarns. Next, secure
rope ends. the tapered end with a tight layer of tape.
With MegaOne ropes, proceed according to Transposing the marked sections of the one
your applicable type of 12-strand braid: braiding direction onto the other allows the
length of the tapering area to be doubled.
• In the case of a rope with pairs of strands,
one yarn of each pair is marked for each of
the six yarn pairs - as shown in the illustra-
tion above.
• If the strand consists of single yarn strands,
mark every second yarn of each of the six
strands running in ---.,h direction - as also
shown in the abovt: .. iustratlon.

45
 ~it•~ ~ooth eye_ splice ~One c:@ Smooth eye splice
~1-~ ;..;o;:t>:...., u,:, iu~ ~ ' ith whipping c.=-=-~-==-~ Hollow braids with whipping

Smooth eye splice with whipping 2.

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---·- ----- - ----- -,----
The tapered rope end is fed Into the braided Whipping is important as the splice can other-
sleeve, which holds it tight once put under wise open quite easily when not under load.
load due to the resulting contraction. With MegaOne ropes, it is important to ensure
This easy yet effective technique is 5uftable for a sufficiently long splice zone and to take
all hollow braids. And in instances where a special care during tapering.
thimble is to be inserted, the technique provides
an additional advantage as the size of the eye
can be adjusted right up to the time before it
is finally whipped.

Pulling in the rope end

Insert the rope end into the fid bore and fix with In the area of the last half fld length, single yams
tape. Insert the fid into the braided sleeve at can be cut out of the rope end so that it is
Point 2 and exit around three fid lengths later. tapered further, if required. Remove the tape
Bunch up the rope and pull the end out up to at the end.
Splice mark
the splice Mark. The eye will close up during
Point 1
this process until Point 1 is at Point 2 .
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1.
I

3.
Preparation
Make a mark for Point 1 by measuring three Place a splice Mark one fid length back from __ _... _______ ---
fld lengths from the rope end. Next, determine Point 1. It is from this point that the rope end - -~----------_--====-----~-- -- --.::
the size of the eye you require and mark Point is tapered in accordance with the guidelines
2 accordingly. shown on page 45.

Finishing off
Should you wish to splice in a thimble, now is Finally, milk out the slack from the direction of
the time. Place it in the eye. By pulling on the the eye until completely smooth. The end will
exiting rope end the eye will tighten around disappear in the braid in this process.
the thimble.
It is important to lock stitch and whip the splice
at the intersection of Points 1 & 2 to eliminate
the possibility of the rope end slipping out.

46 47
 One c=@ Brummell lock splice One Brummell lock splice
Hollow braids Hollow braids
c=@
- -
Brummel~ lock splice
This splicing technique uses a clever "magic effectively transferred, with this technique the
trick" and has become particularly widely used rope traverses itself in the finished splice and
with high modulus hollow braids. Rather than is thereby also secured against unwanted unra-
primarily using the gripping effect of the hol- velling. As such, the brummell lock splice is its
low braid under load to ensure strength is own whipping, so to speak.

Tucking in and pulling through at Mark A

1. Use the fid to loosen the braid at Mark A and Feed the end of the rope into the hole and pull
create a through hole. Take special care to through completely. Once the last nodule of
ensure that: rope has been pulled through with a sharp tug,
• individual strands are not damaged or the two strands - separated in the braid by
B punctured in the process the hole - will now be twisted once within them-
• the through hole is created in the middle of selves.
,--,,
the rope to warrant that both strands are
A - equally strong
2 fid lengths
I I
Preparation
Place "Mark A" two fid lengths from the rope 0 This splicing technique requires that two 3.
end. Form the eye to the required size and then rope diameters must be added to the
make "Mark B" at the spot corresponding to desired eye size. This is particularly impor-
"Mark A", as shown in the illustration above. tant to take into account for instances
For the proceeding steps it is very helpful to where a thimble is to be fitted I
ensure both of these marks are on the same side
of the rope in an untwisted state.
Now, make a splice mark one fid length from
the rope end. Taper the rope end from this --
point as shown on page 45.

Tucking in and pulling through at Mark B

Repeat the procedure now at Mark B. In this step
it is important to ensure that the positioning
of the hole and the tucking in of the rope end
corresponds precisely with that in step 2. This
'
will make sure that ti ~ye will not be twisted
in itself later.

48 49
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One Brummell lock splice Brummell lock splice
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Hollow braids ~c - - - - - - - - . ' Hollow braids

4.

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Forming the eye at Mark B

Pulling back a loop at Mark A
A rope loop must now be made at Mark A, as
shown below in the illustration. The material is
likely to be a little stubborn at first, but with
some kneading should loosen up considerably.
The actual eye must now be formed at Mark B.
In principle, this step is the same as the previ-
ous one only that the loop is not pulled out of
the length of rope but from the inverted sec-
tion of the rope end which was pulled through
in step 4.
Any twisting will be gone as soon as the loop
appears. Now, pull the loop out until is just pas-
ses Mark B.
6.
Here too, any twisting will disappear once the
loop in pulled out.
Should you wish to splice in a thimble, insert it
in the loop now.
By pulling both the rope and the eye simulta-
neously, the two crossover points will pull
together. I

5.
Finishing off
Place the rope end into the fid bore and secure
with tape. Enter the fid into the braided sleeve
beneath the last crossing and exit again.
Around two fid lengths from the entry point.
Bunch up the rope and pull the end through
until the splice mark appears.
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Taper the rope end in the last half fld length a
little more by cutting out individual yearns,
simply gauge what is necessary by eye. Remove
the tape at the rope end. Milk out the slack
from the direction of the eye and the rope end
will disappear completely within the rope.

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Hollow braids
-
lucked eye $p~ice
This splicing technique allows you to make a
reliable end termination in next to no time -
and in many cases you won't even need any
special tools. Multiple deflections ensure that
the rope end that has been spliced back onto
itself remains secure even under alternating
loads. The tucked eye splicing technique
c::@ Tucked eye splice
described below is intended for use with GeoOne
ropes. The technique is not recommended for
use with MegaOne ropes: please stick with the
brummell lock splice or smooth eye with whipp-
ing splice as described in the previous pages
if using MegaOne ropes.
One
Hollow braids
End-to-end splice
To extend hollow braids or to make a sling, we
generally recommend smooth splices in which
both rope ends are carefully tapered and
cleanly disappear into the respective other
rope end from the crossover point.
c2=J End-to-end splice
Like with the smooth eye splice, it pulls tight
once put under load due to the resulting
contraction to deliver strength.
With MegaOne ropes, it is important to ensure
a sufficiently long splice zone and to take
special care during tapering.

Point 1 Splice mark

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--
,,
1. r· r.: - - E Point 1

1. Preparation
Cut off the rope end diagonally and secure
with a layer of tape.
Place a mark one full and one short fid length
from the end. From this mark, determine the
size of the eye and make a second mark at the
corresponding point.
Splice mark
L 3 fid lengths
Preparation
Mark the crossing point with "Point 1" three The rope is tapered back from this splice mark
fid lengths from the rope end. Going back one as described in the instructions on page 45.
fid length from here, place a splice mark on
the rope.
0 In the end-to-end splice, all steps must be
conducted for each corresponding rope end.

2. First and second tucks I

Push the rope end through the centre of the
hollow braiding at the second mark and pull it 2. ing - - - ;s:::::.._-::-- - rk
' Splice mark - .- F.;: ' - •
through the hole until the first mark just dis-
e of rope
appears into it. A fid might be a handy aid for
tight braids. At a distance about 1-2 rope
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t ' ':r cBunche --
- rd up -section - =-

diameters up from the first tuck, make a second

tuck in the opposite direction and pull tight.
3.
Finishing off
Make two further tucks in the same manner.
Then let the rope end disappear into the
braiding sleeve - a fid or pusher may be helpful
for this task. To obtain a smoother transition
point, it is recommended to taper the rope end
- again by cutting in a stepped manner and
securing with a new thin layer of tape before-
hand.
Pulling in the rope ends
Place the end of rope 1 In the fid bore and secure
with tape. Insert the fid into the braid sleeve
at the crossing point of rope 2 and exit again
around three fid lengths further. Rope 2 will
bunch up as you pull rope 1 out up to the
splice mark. Now, pull in the end of rope 2 just
• Smooth our the braid
3.
~-
Finishing off
Taper off a little more in an area around half a
fid from each end by cutting out individual
yarns. Simply gauge ·, with your eye.
Remove any tape fr<.-. ,he ends.
before the crossing point of rope 1. The two
crossing points should come together com-
pletely. It is not absolutely necessary to whip
here- a few simple stitches will usually suffice
to ensure that the rope ends do not slip out.
Smooth out the braid
. ....=J
Now, milk out any remaining slack from the
direction of the crossing points. During this
process, both rope ends should slip into the
braid.

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