{"product_id":"epissure-terminaison-cordage-3-torons","title":"Splicing and termination for 3-strand rope","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis option allows you to choose the \u003cstrong\u003etermination for a 3-strand rope\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on your setup, we can add a Dyneema whipping, create a spliced eye or produce a spliced eye with thimble fitting. These finishes provide a ready-to-use rope tailored to your boat and installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis service is available exclusively for the compatible 3-strand ropes listed below.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible 3-strand ropes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gorillaropes.com\/en\/collections\/amarres-bateau\/products\/amarre-polyamide-3-torons\"\u003e3-strand polyamide mooring line\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThanks to its elasticity, polyamide effectively absorbs the shock loads caused by the movement of the boat, wind and waves. It is particularly suitable for making strong mooring lines that cushion sudden loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gorillaropes.com\/en\/collections\/amarres-bateau\/products\/amarre-polyester-3-torons-o6-a-26mm\"\u003e3-strand polyester mooring line\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePolyester offers good resistance to chafe and UV exposure, along with excellent long-term stability. Less elastic than polyamide, it is suitable for mooring lines and installations where greater length stability is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gorillaropes.com\/en\/collections\/amarres-bateau\/products\/cordage-tradition-polypropylene-3-torons\"\u003eTraditional-look 3-strand polypropylene rope\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLightweight, buoyant and non-water-absorbent, this rope has a traditional appearance. It is particularly suitable for classic boats, protective applications, nautical decoration and installations requiring a floating rope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMechanical properties and applications vary according to the material. Choose the rope and diameter suited to the loads and environmental conditions of your installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable termination options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDyneema whipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis finish secures the end of the rope and prevents the strands from unravelling. It is suitable when the end needs to remain free, be secured with a knot or be made fast directly to a cleat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlain spliced eye\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe splice forms a loop directly in the rope without using a knot. It allows the rope to be placed quickly over a cleat, bitt, bollard or another attachment point. When correctly made, a splice retains more of the rope’s strength than a knot and creates a clean, durable termination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpliced eye with thimble fitting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe thimble selected by the customer is fitted inside the spliced eye to maintain its shape and protect the rope against chafe and crushing. This finish is suitable for connecting the rope to a shackle, chain, ring or another attachment point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe thimble is not included in the price of this service.\u003c\/strong\u003e It must be added separately to the basket in a size compatible with the rope diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the right thimble\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gorillaropes.com\/en\/collections\/matelotage-entretien\/products\/cosse-en-nylon\"\u003eNylon thimble\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLightweight and corrosion-resistant, the nylon thimble protects the inside of the eye without adding a metal component. It is suitable for installations requiring a lightweight and economical solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gorillaropes.com\/en\/collections\/matelotage-entretien\/products\/cosse-en-inox\"\u003eStainless-steel thimble\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe more rigid stainless-steel thimble provides excellent protection against crushing and chafe. It is particularly suitable for heavily loaded connections involving a shackle, chain or metal ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a thimble that matches the rope diameter and add it to the basket with the splicing service. We will fit it directly into the eye when making the splice in our workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e this service must be ordered with one of the compatible 3-strand ropes. The termination is made directly in our workshop before shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor each splice, add 1 metre to the required usable length of rope.\u003c\/strong\u003e For example, to obtain a finished rope approximately 12 m long with a spliced eye, order 13 m of rope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you require a splice at both ends, order two splicing services and add 2 metres to the required usable length. Please also specify the internal dimensions of each eye in the order comments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich ropes are compatible with this service?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis service is compatible with our 3-strand polyamide mooring line, our 3-strand polyester mooring line and our traditional-look 3-strand polypropylene rope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between a plain eye and an eye with a thimble?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plain eye remains flexible and is particularly suitable for placing the rope over a cleat, bitt or bollard. A thimble maintains the shape of the eye and protects the rope when it is connected to a shackle, chain, ring or another metal fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose a splice instead of a knot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA splice forms a compact loop directly in the rope and retains more of its strength than a knot. It also avoids creating a bulky termination at the end of the rope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the thimble included in the price of the splice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The price of the service includes making the splice and fitting the thimble. The nylon or stainless-steel thimble must be added separately to the basket in a size compatible with the rope diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I choose a nylon or stainless-steel thimble?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nylon thimble is lightweight, economical and corrosion-resistant. A stainless-steel thimble is more rigid and provides better resistance to crushing for heavily loaded connections involving a shackle, chain or metal ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I choose the correct thimble size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thimble must match the diameter of the rope ordered. Select the appropriate diameter directly on the nylon or stainless-steel thimble product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size will the eye be?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe make the eye to the internal length you specify. Please provide this measurement in the order comments. Contact us before ordering if you require a particularly large eye or a special configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do I need to add 1 metre of rope per splice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking the eye requires additional rope to form the loop and gradually tuck the strands back into the rope. This metre must be added to the required usable length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I order a splice at both ends?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder two splicing services and add 2 metres to the required usable length. Specify the internal dimensions of each eye in the order comments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this service be ordered separately?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This option must be ordered with one of the compatible 3-strand ropes. 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