Rope Splicing
John Canning, Scott Sharpe and Bill Rouse of the ATRAES group have all
undertaken extensive training in the art of rope splicing and are all
“factory trained and certified” splicers of Yale Cordage Arborist ropes.
John and Bill have recently returned from their annual visit to Yale Cordages
head office/manufacturing facility in Maine USA. Whilst there they spent a week
in Yales rigging department learning all aspects of splicing Yale’s XTC 16
Strand climbing line, Double Esterlon double braid bull ropes, and Yalex 12
strand hollow braid which is used to make Whoopie Slings and can also be used as
a bull rope. Scott successfully completed his certification by correspondence,
the testing of his splicing was overseen by John and Bill and we are pleased to
say that all three passed with flying colours. In addition Scott also undertook
successful certification of Yales high tech fibres.
Left: Scott Sharpe & Bill Rouse splicing.
Right: Scott Sharpe, Bill Rouse & John Canning holding their Yale
Certifications
John says that it is important that the customer doesn’t get second best,
particularly when splicing life lines. To be backed by factory training and
have an internationally recognized qualification in this area is very
important. “Peoples lives are hanging off your splice, so it is critical
that you know what you are doing”
Also, being able to splice “in house” also offers us the ability to
customize to customers requirements, Atraes splicers can splice any length
of rope, as well as make double eye, single eye, and adjustable length
Whoopie slings to the exact length that the customer requires.
All Atraes splices are tagged with customer details, serial number date
of manufacture and product details to provide the customer with all the
information they need regarding the splice” For that matter they can include
on the tag any information the customer requires, eg type of rope and
length, customer phone number etc. Another feature of all Atraes splices is
the Yale Whiplock”. The Yale Whiplock is a form of stitching which whilst
not increasing the strength of the splice provides other vital features. It
will help prevent the splice from creeping (working it’s way out). It also
is a handy indicator to tell if the splice has been overloaded. The Whiplock
will always pop before the splice fails, so if you have a splice where the
whiplock has popped it is time to cut the splice off and retire the rope. If
your Yale splice isn’t whiplocked, don’t use it.
The reason Atreas undertook the Yale splicing program was so that we
could offer our customers that little extra service. The Atraes group of
dealers have always prided ourselves on our service and are committed to
continuing to offer the customer a greater choice and better service than
what was previously available” “It was just the next step in our program of
product and service development which is aimed at improving what is
currently available to the Australian Arbor Industry”
Our Atraes splicers will continue to visit Yale’s factory on an annual
basis to keep up to date with the latest splicing techniques and rope
technology advancements, to make sure that we can continue to help keep you
safe and up to date in the trees!
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