What Types of Rope Terminations (Eyes) Are There?

The termination (sometimes called an eye or loop) is a very important part of a rope. The strength of a rope depends largely on its termination. Therefore, for those who frequently use ropes, paying attention to the rope's termination is very necessary.

Sewn or spliced terminations are much stronger than knotted rope ends. They are also significantly thinner, which is particularly advantageous when the rope must pass through small holes.

To meet the various requirements of professional applications, Qingdao Huakai Ocean Technology Co., Ltd. (Hailiya Group) accepts the production of terminations for various types of ropes, including: static ropes, dynamic ropes, safety ropes, rappel ropes, buoy mooring cables, marine ropes, etc. Multiple termination types are available (one or both ends). Termination types that can be manufactured include: splicing, sewing, linking, etc.

What Are Common Termination (Eye) Types for Static and Dynamic Ropes?

Sewn - A relatively common rope termination.
Spliced - A compact termination with a high safety margin.
Linked - The narrowest termination on the market.

Sewn Termination

Our proven sewn termination is always used when the highest breaking strength is required. The rope end is sewn to form an end loop. A transparent protective sleeve reliably protects the seam from damage. Thanks to the transparent sleeve, the seam can be easily inspected visually. The rope label can be placed inside the protective sleeve, effectively avoiding wear and tear. The strength of the sewn termination depends on the construction and the rope diameter.

Spliced Termination

The splice has a long tradition as a compact, clean rope termination. The spliced rope termination is very compact because the rope's diameter does not widen at any point, and the thickness of the spliced eye is only minimally increased. Therefore, this splice passes through the most common SRT and DRT devices with ease, eliminating the arduous task of pulling the rope through. At the same time, the splice provides additional safety as part of the core runs through the entire eye.

Linked Termination

The linked termination is the slimmest termination on the market. This is an unparalleled advantage if the rope must pass through small holes. With a linked termination, a polyester or UHMWPE sling is sewn to the end of the rope. The resulting termination is protected by a wear protector against abrasion. Depending on the application area, linked terminations also come in various different end forms. A transparent shrink hose prevents premature wear of the termination and allows for quick and easy inspection of the seam.

What Are Common Termination (Eye) Types for Rappel Ropes?

SPLICED Eye Termination

Used for installing or removing ropes on fixed objects such as scaffolds, beams, columns, etc. Can be used for simulated helicopter descent training.

METAL Connection Point Termination

Metal connection point, can be used for quick connection and release with heavy-duty helicopter hooks.

Other Terminations

What Are Common Termination (Eye) Types for Buoy Mooring Cables?

Specially developed and designed end fittings and connection technologies tailored to the use and performance requirements of buoy mooring cables. Using internal splicing technology, the breaking strength of the eye can be greater than that of the main cable, effectively maintaining the overall strength of the rope.

What Are Common Termination (Eye) Types for Marine Ropes?

According to the splicing method, they can be divided into: straight splice, braided splice, turned splice, and interwoven splice.

The professional technical team at Qingdao Huakai Ocean Technology Co., Ltd. (Hailiya Group) has extensive experience and can design rope terminations and components that meet strength requirements for different application environments.