Solid Shock Cord

[BFD]

In the past, I was able to purchase a solid shock cord from APS that lasted in the sun for years.  Any idea where I can get it now?

 

[Rodfavela]

BFD, do you mean a solid core instead of multiple strands?

 

[Max Rockatansky]

@Rodfavela

yes, he’s talking about the solid elastomer, and I’m interested too

 

[BFD]

That is correct.  It does not have a cover.

 

[valcour]

https://www.mcmaster.com/elastic/elastic-cord-and-fittings/

 

[axolotl]

I switched to this stuff.   It lasts a year or so if it's red;  the black ones last much longer.  A good feature is they don't  fatigue when set up in a stretched condition.  "The Better Bungee"

 

[Max Rockatansky]

This is the “solid elastomer” stuff. I don’t think the McMaster shown above has it listed. I use it for return for constrictor clutches. Stuff lasted something like 3yr in sub 30 latitude sun.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4SvyBwC2a5g

 

[ryley]

something like this? https://www.westmarine.com/buy/mariner-s-choice--supershok-shock-cord--P003733367 It has a cover, but seem otherwise similar.

 

[Max Rockatansky]

I looked again at the McMaster, and the polyurethane may well be the elastomer in question. I don’t think this stuff is rubber.

 

[SEC16518]

Maybe this...https://www.grainger.com/category/power-transmission/power-transmission-belts/round-belts

 

[Nodrog]

I get the shock cord they use for spear guns,  solid rubber, 8-12mm, small hole in the middle, good dive shops will have rolls of it to make up strops in custom lenghts. Doesn't last long in the sun though. 

 

[USA 007]

What you are looking for is SuperShok.  Solid EPDM core - very UV stable.  EPDM is used as a roofing material.

-Mike

 

[SEC16518]

Looks like it only comes in black.......

 

[Lex Teredo]

I use this stuff to keep blocks from bobbing around and as retention on my genoa cars.  Strong as hell.