Shockcord lanyards - for sale

All the lanyards featured on this blog have been custom handmade (by myself) for my customers.

Should you be interested in anyone of these designs or have an idea that you would like me to create, please feel free to contact me.

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deano

Thursday 19 August 2010

1/8th shockcord

This is the thinner mil-spec shockcord that can stretch to 150% its normal length

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Lanyard materials

I am often asked what materials I use, here is the info:

Shockcord

All the shockcord I use is genuine US military issue.

3/16 inch shockcord - Specs are as follows:
- MIL-C-43701 TYPE I
- 90-110% elongation
- Breaking strength of 330 pounds
- Manufactured by a current US Military Contractor.

1/8th inch shockcord - Specs are as follows:
- 150% elongation
- Breaking strength of 95 pounds
- Manufactured by a current US Military Contractor

1/16th inch type I paracord- Specs are as follows
- 5 inner strands (4 white and one tracer)
- Tensile strength of 100 pounds

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Clips, shackles and rings

I have a huge variety of clips, shackles and split rings that can be used on the lanyards

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Top row (all AISI rated type 316 steel)
- Large clip
- Medium gate snap
- Small gate snap
- Small McGizmo clip

Bottom row (all swivel clips)
- Small clip
- Lobster clip
- Trigger clip

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Top row (all AISI rated type 316 steel)
- Large shackle (6mm)
- Small shackle (5mm)
- Solid ring (3/8 thickness x 3/4 diameter)

Bottom row (all split rings)
- 1 inch steel with nickel plating
- 3/4 inch steel with nickel plating
- 1/2 inch steel with nickel plating
- Size 5 (about 1/4 inch) steel

Note
AISI is the American Iron & Steel Institute, the steel is rated Type 316. This type 316 steel is used for surgical uses and is also known as "marine grade" stainless steel due to its increased ability to resist saltwater corrosion.