How strong is a Flemish Eye?

Flemish eye sling is the strongest and most efficient termination method. It is quite unfortunate that Flemish Eye Slings are not as well known as they should be, given their versatility, and their high WLL (≈ 95% of the strength of the rope).

What is the maximum percent efficiency of a end connection made with a Flemish eye and a clip?

The only fitting which will attain a 100% efficiency are spelter sockets; provided they are properly attached. ALL other fittings are swaged or clamped onto the rope….Efficiency Ratings of End Terminations.

Flemish Eye with steel sleeve and HD Thimble UNI-LOC™ Threaded Stud
Flemish Eye with steel sleeve and Solid Thimble Forged Wire Rope Clips

What is a Molly Hogan?

These strands are effectively rewrapped along the wire in the opposite direction to their original lay. When this type of rope splice is used specifically on wire rope, it is called a “Molly Hogan”, and, by some, a “Dutch” eye instead of a “Flemish” eye.

What is the purpose of eye splice?

The eye splice is used to place a permanent loop in the end of a rope, generally for attachment purposes to a fixed point. An eye is also used to form the rope around a thimble, which is used to protect the rope, especially when it is to be attached to a shackle, chain, or wire rope.

How much does a splice weaken a rope?

A good splice using the recommended method should not reduce the strength of a rope by more than 10%.

What is the strongest rope termination?

Sockets
Sockets are the strongest of all the steel wire rope termination methods, and if they are assembled in the prescribed manner, they meet, at least, the breaking strength of the steel wire rope.

What is rope Capel?

A fitting at the end of the winding rope to enable the bridle chains of the cage to be connected by a pin through the clevis.