Types of Splicing Tools

There are two principal types of splices: fusion and mechanical. Fusion splices use an electric arc to weld two fiber-optic cables together. The process of fusion splicing involves using localized heat to melt or fuse the ends of two optical fibers together.

Splices are preferred to knotted rope, since while a knot typically reduces the strength by 20–40%, a splice is capable of attaining a rope’s full strength. However, splicing usually results in a thickening of the line and, if subsequently removed, leaves a distortion of the rope.

• Fids. A fid is a mechanical tool made mainly from wood, plastic, or bone and used for creating splice in ropes.
• Wire Fid. Wire fid is one of the most useful and versatile splicing tools that should be in your rope climbing gear.
• Swedish Fid.
• Tubular Fids.
• Toss Splicing Wand.
• Marline Spike.

A fid is a conical tool traditionally made of wood or bone. It is used to work with rope and canvas in marlinespike seamanship. A fid differs from a marlinspike in material and purposes. A marlinspike is used in working with wire rope, natural and synthetic lines, may be used to open shackles, and is made of metal.

Synthetic polypropylene rope can be constructed of eight or twelve strands with a hollow center. The diamond hollow braid construction of this synthetic polypropylene cord is easy on the hands and allows for quick splicing. Easy to splice, premium quality, excellent strength to weight properties and it floats.

SINGLE BRAID EYE SPLICE – BRUMMEL. Page 1. A “Locked Brummell Splice” may be made, using only one end of the rope, in most Hollow Braid ropes. Tip: Before beginning the splice, tape & cut the bitter end of the rope on a slight angle, this will help when inserting the end back into the rope .

Give each strand a total of six tucks. Once all of the tucks are completed, place the splice on the floor and roll it back and forth under your foot to smooth it. Then loop the eye over something and put a strain on the line. Cut off the projecting “tails’ of the strands and the splice is finished.

Splices: Most Marlow ropes can be spliced, this is normally the preferred method of termination. A good splice using the recommended method should not reduce the strength of a rope by more than 10%.

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