An eye splice creates a permanent loop in a stranded rope while maintaining at least 85% of its strength. Use a minimum of five folds or more with synthetic strings. To begin, lay unwrapped threads over the base of the string to create the loop and continue weaving until at least five folds are completed. The loop should be wrapped with wear-resistant twine or a rope thimble to prevent damage.
An eye splice is a common method of creating a permanent loop at the end of a stranded rope while maintaining at least 85% of the rope’s strength. The eye joint is made by braiding or threading the ends of individual rope strands into the rope itself. The eye joint was originally made with three full folds when the strings were made with cotton or hemp. As technology has advanced and more synthetic strings are used, it is now recommended to use a minimum of five folds or more to be safe. The eye splice is commonly used with wire ropes.
To determine how long it takes to unwind the strand of rope, you should take the diameter of the rope and multiply it by three, then by the number of bends needed. For example, a 1 inch (2.54 cm) string with five folds would be 15 inches (38.1 cm) unwound. The base of the rope should be taped to prevent further fraying and to provide a reference point for the loop. After the length has been marked and the rope unwound, the ends should be fused to prevent fraying. Each end of the rope should be wrapped with tape to create a spike that will help weave the ends into new or tightly woven rope.
As with any weaving, the remaining threads are likely to twist. They could also become tangled. With each twist, you should straighten the remaining strands and untangle them if necessary before moving on to the next twist.
To begin the eye splice, you should take the unwrapped threads and lay them over the base of the string to create the loop. It should be noted which strand is inside the base of the string, in the middle and outside. The interweaving of the core wire into the base of the rope can start by going under the rope wire.
The inner thread can be taken and threaded into the next thread at the base of the string. The middle thread enters where the first thread left. You should then twist the string and take the outer thread that hasn’t been used yet. The thread should be tucked in where the center thread came out and the first thread went in, which will complete one threading. You should then continue weaving and folding until you have completed at least five folds.
After the desired number of folds have been completed, there may be a small amount of string left. It’s better to thread a little extra time than to cut and re-melt the end. If the loop of the eye joint is repeatedly stressed or chafed due to the friction of another rope, the loop should be wrapped with wear-resistant twine or a rope thimble to prevent damage.
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