How is a bungee cord made?

Bungee cord is made of one or more strands of an elastic material, usually rubber, bound together by a fabric covering. It is commonly used as a tie-down for luggage or equipment carried on the outside of a vehicle.Click to see full answer. In respect to this, are bungee jumping cords made of Kevlar?kevlar is not elastic hence “NO”——-The elastic material of a bungee cord is usually made of natural or synthetic rubber. Reclaimed rubber may not be used for milspec cords. Natural rubber is widely used for cords used in bungee jumping. The fabric covering for the bungee cord may be braided from cotton or nylon yarn.Secondly, how is a bungee cord measured? For more information about shock cord, see below. Our bungee strap cord is available from 12″ to 48″ long (bungee straps are measured from the ends of the hooks). All lengths are available in bundles of 10 or 25. If you need bulk bungee cord, discounts may be available by calling us . Thereof, how strong is a bungee cord? Shock cord, commonly known as bungee cord, is available in a variety of diameters ranging from 1/8 inch with a tensile strength of 100 pounds to 1/2 inch with a tensile strength 450 pounds.How much does a bungee cord stretch?Bungee cord with a 100% elongation rating can be stretched to double its original length. For example a 12 inch length can be stretched to 24 inches. By comparison, a 12 inch length of bungee cord with a 50% elongation rating can only be stretched to 18 inches.

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