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What should be considered when choosing cable ties?
Tie wraps are also called cable ties (or colloquially zip ties). The two first names indicate the main application and the mode of action which should be considered while choosing the components. A proper choice guarantees that the ties will meet the expectations and prevent the user from any unwanted incidents that could occur during or after the assembly.
The first step in the selection of an appropriate tie wrap should be to determine its intended application. This will allow you to select the key properties best tailored to your needs. Zip ties that are intended for outdoor use should be characterized by resistance to sunlight and the operating temperature range corresponding to the conditions of their working environment. Tie wraps used inside buildings, especially the industrial ones, require a more precise determination of their application and operating conditions.
The temperature range is related to the durability of the cable tie material. Most often, they are made of polyamide which maintains its properties in temperatures ranging from -45°C to 85°C, which is sufficient for basic workshop applications - the main intended purpose of these products.If properly strapped, tie wraps hold a bundle of cables and fasten them together to keep them in order and facilitate wire grouping and classification. Zip ties are used in places, where cables are placed densely or where they should not be stored separately. It is worth mentioning that some cable ties have an additional surface for notes, on which the user may indicate their specific marking or describe the elements which they keep together. Another parameter that can be taken into account, apart from the temperature range, is the flammability rating, which indicates the flammability properties and fire safety of the used element. Cable ties are tested by way of a vertical flammability test.
Industries often impose additional requirements that must be met for the safe installation of zip ties. These can include such properties as e.g. possibility of unzipping the tie after installation or the opposite, i.e. permanent fixing, which can be undone only by damaging the tie. When focusing on the above mentioned aspects, we shouldn&#;t forget about the functionality and much simpler properties that can also affect the proper use of these elements. The length and width of the zip tie has to be selected based on the diameter and number of cables in the bundle in order to prevent spontaneous unzipping or breakage.
The TME offer includes tie wraps in a wide range of colours. In some cases, the colours are of utmost importance, since when the colours of cable ties match the colours of the wiring, they don&#;t attract additional attention to the cables located in visible places. Depending on the customer's requirements, plastic or stainless steel components are available. The latter are applied in conditions where plastics are not suitable for use. This may include submerged items or those used in acidic or alkaline environmental conditions. TME offer includes tie wraps from e.g. HellermanTyton or KSS Wiring &#; manufacturers of a wide range of high-quality and versatile products.
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When you think of cable ties, it can be easy to lump them all into the same category, because they just appear like a bunch of looping, self-locking small plastic strips.
It turns out though that choosing the right cable tie can make quite a difference. These differences are based on materials, sizes, construction and temperature rating, with a wide variety of features which allow them to be specialized for different situations.
To help you choose just the right cable tie for your application, CableOrganizer® has a few suggestions to keep in mind when making your affordable cable management choices:
One-piece or two-piece? Cable ties with one-piece construction are exactly as they sound: each tie &#; including its locking mechanism &#; is a single unit, molded of one material. One-piece cable ties &#; like the Nylon 6/6 general-purpose type &#; are typically lower in cost and good for applications around the home or office. Two-piece cable ties are higher performance, because of the smooth stainless-steel locking mechanism incorporated into the head of each tie. These special locking mechanisms allow two-piece ties &#; like Ty-Rap® Spec Grade Cable Ties from ABB (formerly the Thomas & Betts brand) &#; to be smoothly adjusted for exactly the right fit around a bundle of cables, which creates less risk of over-tightening. Although they usually cost a little more, two-piece cable ties have added benefits of a smooth profile and breakage resistance.
Cable ties are available in lengths ranging from four to 52 inches. Even though the chances are pretty good that you&#;ll be opting for something less than a foot in size, be sure to measure the diameter of the cable bundle you&#;ll be tying. Since cable ties get trimmed after installation, it&#;s not a big deal if you buy them in a longer length. You don&#;t want to discover at the last minute your cable ties are too short to do the job. If you think you&#;ll need a variety of lengths, CableOrganizer® carries both small and large Cable Tie Kits, each containing nylon ties in assorted sizes.
Cable ties are available in a wide range of materials, each with its own specific properties. Nylon ties are the most common and varieties like the Pan-Ty cable ties from Panduit® can offer good resistance to weather and ultraviolet rays in lower-temperature environments. For applications in harsher environments that require extra durability in the face of heat, chemicals and other corrosive elements, consider stainless-steel cable ties, like those from HellermannTyton®.
Will a standard-design cable tie meet your needs or does your cable-tying application call for an added &#;something?&#; Generally speaking, most ties lock permanently, but if you&#;re looking for a cable-tying solution that can be undone without cutting, CableOrganizer® offers several types of releasable cable ties. For applications that require bundled cables to be mounted onto surfaces, there are mounted head cable ties, its heads equipped with holes to accommodate screws or other hardware. The self-affixing cable ties from HellermannTyton® can bundle wires and then be clipped to surfaces, without the need to attach cables using screws or adhesives. These cable ties from HellermannTyton® have edge clips integrated into them, which saves time, money, and your hands, because these ties are nearly effortless to attach to surfaces. Cable ties can also come in all colors of the rainbow, a very useful feature if you&#;re trying to color code your cables or would just like to coordinate your ties with your equipment and décor.
Whether you need to organize cables at home or in your workplace, visit CableOrganizer® for cheap cable management supplies, including a full line of cable ties, to help you conquer cable clutter.
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