The cleat (1) is in the form of a sleeve of malleable material with a central hole to suit the diameter of the rope (6) and the free end (7). The outer surface (4) of the cleat (1) has a concave profile so that the wall of the sleeve is thicker at each end (5) than it is in the centre. When the cleat is compressed between the jaws of a clamp the thicker end walls resist any tendency of the cleat material to flow in an axial direction and so maintain a uniform pressure throughout the length of the cleat and provice a more secure retention than is the case with conventional cleats.
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