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Complete Guide to Cable Ties
What are Cable Ties?
Cable Ties are commonly used for Cable management including grouping together loose Cables. As well as this, they can also be used to fasten an object to a panel. They are manufactured in a variety of different materials, Colours and styles:
- Standard
- Reusable
- Stainless Steel/Metal Detectable
- Label Cable Ties
- Push Mounted
- Button Head
- Fluorescent
- Cable Tray
- Screw Mounted
- Heavy Duty
- Crimp Lock
Cable Ties can reduce the risk of trip hazards in Domestic, Industrial and Commerical settings. They require minimal time, money and effort to install which makes them a useful and readily available tool.
Which Cable Tie is best for my project?
Although they may seem a fairly straightforward product, Cable Ties have many different variants which set them apart; this can range from appearance to functionality.
Standard Cable Ties
- Made from UL94V-2 rated Nylon 66
- Weather Resistant
- Low insertion force/tensile strength of 8kg
- To be used for general Cable management
- Stocked in a variety of colours to colour code wires
Heavy Duty Cable Ties
- Tensile strength of 80kg
- Can be used in Automotive, Commercial, Transportation, horticultural and Industrial settings.
- Stocked in a variety of colours to colour code wires
Screw Mounted Cable Ties
- Attached via a Screw or Bolt
- Used as a permanent/long term solution
- Secure & resistant to movement and Vibration
- Useful in Industrial, Medical and Maritime settings
Stainless Steel Cable Ties
- Made from 316L grade non-magnetic Stainless Steel
- UL94 fireproof and UV resistant
- An operating temperature of -60°C to +300°C.
- RoHS/REACH compliant and Halogen free
- To be used for general Cable management
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Label Cable Ties
- UL94V-2 rating
- Used for making specific notes
- To be used for general Cable managment including Audio and Electrical equiptment
- Available in two different styles
Reusable Cable Ties
- Made from UL94V-2 rated Nylon 66
- Re-sealable for multiple uses
- Operating temperature of -40°C to +85°C
- OHS/REACH compliant and are Halogen free
- Useful for temporary fastening
Metal Detectable Cable Ties
- Made from UL approved Nylon 66 94V-2
- Suitable for use in Food, Pharmaceutical and Chemical Processing industries
- Contain detectable Metal particles
- Operating temperature of -0°C to +85°C
Button Head Cable Ties
- To be used within the Automotive industry
- Minimum Tensile strength of 55kg
- UV resistant and made of the plastic polyamide 6.6
- Resistant to temperatures ranging from -40 °C to +85 °C.
- Halogen / Silicone free and meet the UL 94 V-2 flammability class.
Introducing our new Stainless Steel Cable Straps!
We're thrilled to be now be stocking these PVC coated Stainless Steel Cable Straps which are ideal for heavy duty cable management. These Cable Straps are particularly useful within Solar Panel arrays for routing and grouping cables. They can adapt to be used in Domestic, Maritime and Construction settings with a temperature range of -40°C to +90°C and a 90kg pullforce.
These Cable Straps are stocked in lengths of 203mm to 304.8mm and are capable of bundling a maximum diameter of between 50.8mm to 76.2mm respective to their length.
Introducing our new Crimp Lock Stainless Steel Cable Ties!
These Crimp Lock Cable Ties have a temperature range of between -40°C to 105°C and are manufactured in a black colour as standard. They are robust and can withstand a maximum tensile strength of 560N. They are ideal for the Solar Panel Management and Construction industry due to their UV resistant, durable PVC Vinyl coating.
These Crimp Lock Cable Ties are stocked in lengths of 102mm to 1118mm and are capable of bundling a maximum diameter of between 24.1mm to 346.2mm respective to their length.
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