Elastic Shock Cord - Bungee Cord – Phoenix Rope & Cordage

We are one of the leading manufacturer and supplier of elastic shock cord, also known as a bungee cord. Phoenix Rope & Cordage offers a wide range of stretch factors, colors, and lengths for our bungee cord products, and we also provide custom constructions upon request.

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What is Elastic Shock Cord?

Elastic shock cord, or bungee cord, has a multi-stranded rubber core covered by a synthetic or cotton jacket. A standard bungee cord has a stretch factor of 100 to 125 percent when stretched to its ultimate break. The assemblies can be made with hooks, terminal fasteners, loops, rings, and other hardware.

Other stretch factors are available in custom constructions. We offer this cord on spools, in custom cut lengths, or made into assemblies.

Mil-Spec Elastic Cords

We also supply elastic cords to meet U.S. Federal Specifications MIL-C-5651 and MIL-C-43701. Full information on the military specifications we meet with our elastic cords can be found here.

Colors Offered For Elastic Cords

Phoenix Rope & Cordage offers bungee cord in a variety of different colors, and some of our most popular colors are:

Yellow Elastic Cord
Blue Elastic Cord
Black Elastic Cord

Green Elastic Cord
Red Elastic Cord
Pink Elastic Cord

Materials Used in Bungee Cords

Bungee Cords are typically made using synthetic or natural rubber. The elastic part of the cord is covered by a braided material, and this braided material is typically made up of either nylon, polypropylene, polyester, or cotton. These fabrics have different advantages depending on the application of the bungee cord. The polypropylene material is better suited for outdoor use, and the nylon bungee cord performs well in marine applications. Nylon performs well in marine-based applications because it absorbs moisture better than cotton and polypropylene.

Sizes Available

Product ID	Diameter	Put-up	Approx. Weight
SC18	1/8″	1,000'	.675 lbs./100'
SC316	3/16″	500'	1.25 lbs./100'
SC14	1/4″	500'	2.06 lbs./100'
SC516	5/16"	500'	3.0 lbs./100'
SC38	3/8"	300'	4.0 lbs./100'
SC12	1/2"	100'	9.7 lbs./100'
SC58	5/8"	100'	15.25 lbs./100'

*SAFE WORK LOAD – Safe working load is 5-20% of the listed tensile strength depending on the age and condition of the rope. Refer to Cordage Usage for details.

Common Applications for Elastic Shock Cord

Elastic shock cord is used in a wide range of industries. Some of the common applications for this type of cord include:

Holding Down Cargo
Tethering
Camping
Boating
Biking

Hanging Hammocks
Transporting Items
Craft Projects
Face Masks
And much more

How to Order

We offer bungee cord in an assortment of colors, lengths, and stretch factors. Our elastic shock cord is sold wholesale with a minimum order of $50. Contact us today to learn more about our bungee cord offerings.