Cleat (nautical)

A cleat (also:. Klampfe, mnd to brace ) is a device used in shipping for attaching lines ( ropes ). It has two opposing horns to the line is struck alternately.

Here, the rope is held by the friction with the horns of the cleat. Normally a line undergoes two to three ( crosswise ) wraps the cleat a frictional force that is greater than the strength of the leash. Other " trips " ( windings ) on the cleat then do not bring more benefits. The conclusion is the head blow, which also secures against unintentional loosening.

Cleats are on their background ( for example, the ship deck or mast ) bolted or welded. Cleats exist, depending on the intended use and the forces to be absorbed in different sizes and from different materials.

The fastening a rope to a cleat means of suitable node is called a nautical documents of the cleat.

Cleats should not be confused with bollards.

Cleat of wood

Dolphins with cleat

Curved cleat in Key West