8mm Diameter, elastic shock cord, yellow. 5 metre hank.
Brand new, genuine shock cord. This shock cord has a two component construction with an extremely tough woven polypropylene outer sheath covering a very strong rubber core. The cord is light-weight, strong, wear-resistant and long lasting. The cord is capable of 100% elongation.
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Ease of use | |||||
Price advantage |
Cable Composition :
Central Core -> Solid natural rubber core with UV Protection
Outer Braiding -> PP High tenacity polypropylene with added UV Protection
Characteristics :
High strength at break
Good UV resistance
Suggested Uses :
6mm - Ideal for light-weight luggage straps, Roof Racks, Trailers, Kayaks, Canoe's, Small Boats, Surf Boards, Tent Poles. Tie downs for light weight groundsheets/Tarpaulins. Widely used on garden/outdoor furniture. Many car, boat, camping, caravanning uses.
8mm - Typically used in securing standard groundsheets and tarpaulins. Also used on caravans, boats, trailers, motorbikes etc. Lots of other uses for indoors & outdoors.
10mm - Particulary suitable for heavy duty tarpaulins/groundsheets. Many other uses including tie-downs for trailers, pick-ups, roof-racks and curtain sides. It is also used for trampolines and garden furniture where the higher tensile strength is preferred.
Technical specifications : | |||||
Nominal diameter in mm (tolerance +0/-5%) |
5 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
Strength daN at 25% stretch |
1.7 |
2.3 |
3.1 |
4.6 |
7 |
Strength daN at 50% stretch |
2.2 |
2.9 |
4.0 |
5.8 |
9.4 |
Strength daN at 75% stretch |
2.7 |
3.6 |
5.0 |
7.1 |
11 |
Strength daN at 100% stretch |
3.5 |
4.4 |
5.9 |
8.7 |
13 |
Strength at break daN |
55 |
58 |
114 |
150 |
180 |
Stretch at break % |
270 |
290 |
290 |
308 |
330 |
Tolerance on strength and stretch +/- 15% Usage recommended 25 to 75% stretch |
Delivery :
Delivered UK Mainland upto the Scottish Lowlands. For Scottish Highlands & Islands, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Ireland & Europe then please contact us.