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  • Shock Cord used at sea
    27th Oct 2025
    5 ways that shock cords can help ensure safety at sea on commercial and leisure craft

    Safety, order, and preparedness are three of the most vital principles of operating any watercraft, whether commercial, leisure, or specialist ...

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  • firefighters using shock cord rope
    14th Oct 2025
    How important are shock cords in emergency services rescue equipment?

    In emergency situations, reliability is one of the perennial overriding priorities for absolutely every piece of equipment – from the ...

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  • shock cord rope used for industries
    7th Oct 2025
    4 questions to ask before buying shock cords for industrial use

    If you’re sourcing shock cords for industrial use, you may have already found for yourself that the product choice can ...

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  • blue shockcord
    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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  • up close image of shock cord
    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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  • offshore crane
    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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  • Shock cord Roll
    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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  • safety review of shock cord
    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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  • shockcords in theatre and entertainment
    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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  • Lifebuoy Marine foam lifebuoy and sea
    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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  • Marine dyneema rope
    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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  • shockcord storage
    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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  • end fittings
    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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  • shockcords maintaining quality
    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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  • shockcord materials
    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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  • colourful shockcord collection
    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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  • ibex heavy duty shock cord
    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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  • multi coloured shock cords
    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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  • shockcord rope in construction site
    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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  • Shock cords
    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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  • Military and defence use of shock cords
    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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  • Dyneema ropes
    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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  • yellow and red shockcord
    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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  • Shock Cords on a boat
    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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