How shock cords can improve safety and efficiency in military field operations
In military field operations, every piece of equipment and every action carries significant weight – both figuratively and literally. Every ...
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30th Sep 2025 Why bar tacking is so important for load-bearing assemblies
When you are using equipment that has to carry weight safely, like shock cords, straps, or harnesses, the parts that ...
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23rd Sep 2025 How to prepare shock cords for long-term storage in humid conditions
Shock cords like the ones we supply here at Ibex Marina Ropes are designed to provide safety, durability and performance ...
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18th Sep 2025 What to check when specifying shock cords for PPE or harness systems
We are proud to be the UK’s go-to supplier of shock cords for a wide range industries here at Ibex ...
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11th Sep 2025 How do shock cords absorb energy in offshore crane and lifting operations?
Offshore crane and lifting operations typically require components that can withstand heavy loads, unpredictable forces, and constant exposure to demanding ...
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3rd Sep 2025 The Emergency Services Show 2025
We will be exhibiting at The Emergency Services Show, NEC, Birmingham, between 17th September – 18th September 2025. We will ...
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22nd Aug 2025 What makes a shock cord suitable for aerospace applications?
Durability, reliability and performance – all are amongst the key requirements that aerospace equipment needs to meet in order to ...
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19th Aug 2025 The best types of shock cords for vibration damping in technical equipment
Vibration can be a serious threat to technical equipment – it can loosen fastenings, misalign components, cause premature wear, and ...
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8th Aug 2025 What do tensile strength ratings mean for shock cord performance?
Tensile strength ratings are one of the most important specifications you will see when looking at shock cords. Essentially, these ...
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21st Jul 2025 A closer look at our sash cords at Ibex Marina Ropes
Here at Ibex Marina Ropes, we are proud to have a long history of supplying a range of sash cords ...
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14th Jul 2025 How to test the elasticity of your shock cord in the field
Shock cords are hugely valuable assets, performing a variety of useful roles across multiple key sectors – many of which ...
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7th Jul 2025 How does shock cord diameter affect load response and control?
Shock cords play a vital role in a wide range of practical environments – from industrial strapping systems and cargo ...
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30th Jun 2025 5 important general safety tips for working with shock cords
Whatever industry you work in, safety is always going to be one of your overriding priorities when you are working ...
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26th Jun 2025 The 4 most important roles for shock cords in theatre settings
With all our years of experience at Ibex Marina Ropes, we have established a long history of providing market-leading service ...
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23rd Jun 2025 5 vital roles that shock cords perform on leisure craft
Shock cords play an essential part in keeping everything shipshape on leisure craft. Their unique combination of elasticity and strength ...
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18th Jun 2025 How is Dyneema used in the marine industry?
Dyneema is one of our core products here at Ibex Marina Ropes, and its versatility and durability makes it the ...
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22nd May 2025 What you need to know about storing shock cords
Shock cords are a staple in countless commercial, industrial and recreational applications, as their unique combination of elasticity and strength ...
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8th May 2025 Why do end fittings matter?
Shock cords play a vital role in securing, absorbing load, and providing tension across a wide range of commercial applications, ...
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30th Apr 2025 5 essential tips for properly using shock cords outdoors
Versatility is perhaps one of the single most defining aspects of shock cords like the ones we supply here at ...
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20th Apr 2025 4 common mistakes to avoid when using shock cords
Shock cords are a mainstay in commercial, industrial and logistics settings, offering fast, adaptable tensioning solutions across a wide spectrum ...
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11th Apr 2025 What makes marine-grade shock cords ideal for harsh environments?
Demanding sectors like aerospace, military, subsea, and industrial manufacturing are all known for their often extreme conditions – and so ...
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4th Apr 2025 How to maintain and extend the life of your shock cords
Shock cords can be hugely valuable assets for your business – but like any asset, they are only useful as ...
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19th Mar 2025 When it comes to shock cords, materials matter
Shock cords play a wide range of roles in an extensive variety of different industries, and many of these roles ...
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3rd Mar 2025 Why do shock cord colours matter?
Shock cords have a wide range of crucial properties that make them invaluable to a variety of sectors – and ...
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27th Feb 2025 What is heavy duty shock cord, and what are its uses?
Shock cords are highly versatile pieces of equipment, widely used across a variety of industries for securing, fastening, and absorbing ...
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18th Feb 2025 A step-by-step guide to choosing the right shock cord for your project
The inherent versatility and performance of our shock cords here at Ibex Marina Ropes means that they play a crucial ...
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11th Feb 2025 Top 10 industries that regularly rely on shock cord
Sometimes referred to as bungee cords, shock cords are highly versatile and durable elasticated cords used across numerous industries. With ...
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10th Feb 2025 What are shock cords used for? The top uses you may not know
Shock cords, sometimes known as bungee cords, are elastic ropes that stretch and contract to absorb and manage shock or ...
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10th Feb 2025 What are the most common uses for shock cords in the military?
With many decades of experience to our name here at Ibex Marina Ropes, we have a long history of providing ...
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31st Jan 2025 An expert introduction to Dyneema
Dyneema® has an almost unrivalled reputation in the world of industrial manufacturing. Widely regarded as one of the world’s strongest ...
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14th Jan 2025 What are shock cords? Here is everything you need to know
Shock cords are exceptionally versatile pieces of equipment, used in a wide range of industries for a variety of applications, ...
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10th Dec 2024 What is the difference between tensioning and securing?
With decades of experience to our name here at Ibex Marina, we have a long history of supplying shock cords ...
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17th May 2024 LURA-IBEX Collaboration
‘Recently, the LURA team had the pleasure of visiting Ibex Marina, where we were graciously treated to a comprehensive tour ...
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23rd Aug 2023 DSEI London
We will be exhibiting at DSEI, Excel, London, between 12th September – 15th September 2023. We will be on stand ...
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13th Jun 2023 Outdoor Trade Show – Liverpool
We are exhibiting with our sister company – Ace Supplies UK – at the Outdoor Trade Show in Liverpool until ...
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16th May 2023 New Sewing and Bar Tacking Machines
Ibex Marina Ropes have recently acquired extra heavy duty automatic pattern sewing and bar tacking machines for the manufacture of ...
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21st Apr 2023 Christopher’s Saving Lives Campaign
The remarkable Duncan Spiers here presenting the floating safety rope designed in memory of his son, Christopher, to Mugdock Country ...
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8th Feb 2023 Christopher’s Saving Lives Campaign
We are proud to support Christopher’s Saving Lives Campaign, in memory of Christopher Spiers.
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16th Nov 2022 Dyneema Covered Shock Cord Outperforms Polyester Covered Shock Cord
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15th Nov 2022 METS AMSTERDAM 2022
We are pleased to be sharing a stand at METS 2022 at Amsterdam RAI. We are based on stand 02.433 ...
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11th Feb 2022 Outdoor Trade Show 2022
Come and visit us at the Outdoor Trade Show 2022 (Stand 286) from 7th-9th June at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool!
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10th Dec 2021 Job Vacancy
We have a position available for a SALES DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE. For details and how to apply please see our Jobs ...
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7th May 2021 Ibex Marina welcomes 4 apprentices
Delighted to welcome 3 new trainees to join existing Business Administration Apprentice Matthew Williams. Daniel Lomax & Brandon Gornall join ...
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12th May 2020 NHS Donations
Remarkable NHS staff from ICU, Fairfield Hospital in Bury, showing some of the laundry bags and headbands made up by ...
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1st May 2020 Ibex Marina donate to Covid 19 fight
This is the latest batch of 2,000 draw cords donated to a local sewing hub, voluntarily sewing laundry bags for ...
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8th Apr 2020 Covid 19 Statement – April 2020
Covid-19 trading update During these unprecedented times, our priority has been the health, safety and well-being of all our employees. ...
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3rd Apr 2020 Christopher’s Saving Lives Campaign
Christopher’s saving lives campaign Ibex Marina Ropes are honoured and humbled to have been involved in helping with the supply ...
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22nd Nov 2019 Charity Barge Pull
Ibex Marina Ropes Ltd. donated rope to a local charity to enable them to pull a barge along the local ...
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