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Light Duty Shock Cord
Our Light Duty Shock Cord at Ibex Marina Ropes is developed and manufactured in full accordance with BS3F71:1991 Specification for light duty braided rubber cord, which specifies a range of diameters of shock cord between 3mm to 11mm.
It is perfect for holding down smaller loads that require minimal tension and impact resistance. Notably lighter and more flexible than its heavy-duty counterparts, this type of braided shock cord is also ideal for precision applications that require controlled elasticity, such as maintaining tension in dynamic environments.


Light Duty Shock Cord
Light Duty Shock Cord is manufactured to this standard is suitable for use in cut lengths in parachute pack opening devices, for lightweight suspensions and other aeronautical purposes to BS SP 170-171. With all our decades of experience here at Ibex Marina Ropes, we have a long history of providing Light Duty Shock Cord to an expansive range of sectors.
The inner rubber threads are tightly encased in most diameters within two outer coverings of braid, typically either cotton or polyester, and these covers are date coded.
We can also provide Aramid covers should you require them for your applications. Should you ever need any help or advice on Light Duty Shock Cord, do not hesitate to talk to a member of our team – you can give us a call on 01706 360 363, and a member of our team will be happy to assist.
Load Extension Data
Load to give extension of (N)
DIA (MM) | 50% MIN | 50% MAX | 100% MIN | 100% MAX |
---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 11 |
4 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 20 |
5 | 14 | 22 | 22 | 31 |
5.5 | 17 | 26 | 26 | 40 |
6.5 | 25 | 36 | 36 | 53 |
8 | 37 | 55 | 55 | 80 |
9.5 | 54 | 78 | 78 | 114 |
11 | 70 | 104 | 104 | 152 |
19 | 260 | - | 390 | - |
All Diameters Must Be +/- 5% Of The Nominal For British Standard
Load Extension Data
Load to give extension of (lbs)
DIA. (MM) | 50% MIN | 50% MAX | 100% MIN | 100% MAX |
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3 | 1.12 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
4 | 2 | 3.14 | 3.14 | 4.5 |
5 | 3.14 | 4.95 | 4.95 | 7 |
5.5 | 3.82 | 5.85 | 5.85 | 9 |
6.5 | 5.62 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 11.91 |
8 | 8.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 18 |
9.5 | 12.14 | 17.54 | 17.54 | 25.63 |
11 | 15.74 | 23.38 | 23.38 | 34.17 |
19 | 58.4 | - | 87.7 | - |
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