Browse through our video library, a growing collection of technical videos with information relating to high-performance rope. Splice videos can be found here.

With so many rope options available it can be hard to know which rope is the right one to use. Samson VP of R&D, Kris Volpenhein explains how rope variations can influence performance, lifetime, and durability in the video below.

 

The Principles of Functional Design


K-100 TM Inspection ​

K-100 image

K-100 TM Installation ​

K-100 installation

K-100 TM Lifting Simplified ​

Lifting Simplified

K-100 TM Load Spin ​

Load Spin

K-100 TM Reeving Race ​

 Reeving Race

K-100 TM Weight Matters ​

Weight Matters

Offshore Applications Overview

Offshore Applications Overview

Offshore Capabilities

Offshore Capabilities

Tried and True​

Tried and True​

Mining Advantage

Mining Advantage

Tech Tip: Proper Rope Sizing

Tech Tip: Taking out the Twist

Tech Tip: Taking out the Twist

Tech Tip: Eye Splice and DC Gard2​

Eye Splice and DC Gard2​

Tech Tip: Shackle Sizing

Shackle Sizing

Mooring Innovation

Mooring Innovation

Mooring Line Durability Considerations​​

Mooring Line Durability Considerations

The Principles of Functional Design

The Principles of Functional Design

Mooring Line Durability Overview​​​​

Mooring Line Durability Overview

Tension Fatigue: Abrasion and Creep

Abrasion and Creep

Mooring Rope Construction and Material​

Mooring Rope Construction and Material​

Icaria Explained​​​​

Icaria Explained

Mooring Product Comparison

Mooring Product Comparison

EVATS Sea Trial

EVATS Sea Trial

EverSteel-X Product Introduction​​​​

EverSteel-X Product Introduction​​​​

AmSteel-X Product Introduction

AmSteel-X Product Introduction

SureSteel Product Introduction

SureSteel Product Introduction

Tug Best Practices

Tug Best Practices

Samson Production: Fiber to Finish

Samson Production: Fiber to Finish

Winding Rope on a Winch​​

Winding Rope on a Winch

The Principles of Functional Design

The Principles of Functional Design

Effect of Twist on Braided Rope​​​​

Effect of Twist on Braided Rope

How Hot? How Cold?

How Cold

Jacketed vs. Non-Jacketed​

Jacketed vs. Non-Jacketed​

DPX Fiber Technology​​​​

DPX Fiber Technology​​​​

Surface Preparation

Surface Preparation

Messenger Lines

Messenger Lines

Why Splice?​​​​

Why Splice

Elongation Causes & Effects

Elongation Causes

Inspection and Retirement Guidelines

Inspection and Retirement Guidelines

DSM: Reducing total operational costs

Reducing total operational costs

DSM: The Future of Abrasion Testing

The Future of Abrasion Testing

DSM: Understanding Creep

Understanding Creep