Definition(s)
Potted Socket
A termination generally consisting of a tapered socket into which the rope is inserted with separatedstrands and broomed out yarns and then secured by pouring of a liquid, setting resin or similar compound.
Source: API RP 2SM Design, Manufacture, Installation, and Maintenance of Synthetic Fiber Ropes for Offshore Mooring, Second Edition, July 2014. Global Standards
Source: API RP 2SM, Design, Manufacture, Installation, and Maintenance of Synthetic Fiber Ropes for Offshore Mooring, First Edition, July 2014. Global Standards