Shock Cord Power Spring Testing Video!
Check out our new Shock Cord Power Spring testing video here at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=va8hi3Edj3Y Using our in-house testing facility, we push ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Christopher’s Saving Lives Campaign
We are proud to support Christopher’s Saving Lives Campaign, in memory of Christopher Spiers.
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Dyneema Covered Shock Cord Outperforms Polyester Covered Shock Cord
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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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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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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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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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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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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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