Cable Ties and Twist Ties Explained
Cable ties are useful for packaging and securing cables or other items together. A twist tie is a metal wire enclosed in a thin strip of paper or plastic. It is the ideal material for packaging and manufacturing companies. A cable tie (commonly known as zip tie) is used to hold cables and or wires together for bundling, organization, and security reasons. Because they are easy to use and relatively inexpensive, these two types of ties are used for many applications.
What Cable Ties and Twist Ties are Most Commonly Used For
Both cable ties and twist ties are incredibly handy and versatile. They serve a variety of purposes and are utilized across all industries for personal, commercial, and industrial use. Whether you are a large manufacturing enterprise or a do-it-yourselfer working extra time organizing the garage, twist ties, and cable ties are a functional item that makes packaging and securing items much easier.
Common uses for cable ties include:
- Bundling wires, cable assemblies, connectors
- Organizing wiring systems
- Grouping cables together
- Supporting or securing electrical equipment
- Fastening items
Common uses for twist ties include:
- Packaging
- Fastening lighter materials
- Binding materials
- Organizing
Using Cable Ties for Cable Management
Fabricated from different materials such as nylon, corrugated material, plastic-coated, cable ties are small but mighty. With different sizes and colors, they can be used effectively for cable management and organization. For heavier duty loads, cable ties are fabricated with different tensile strengths. They are secured with their serrated teeth that lock into the pawl on the other side of the tie.
The Strength of Cable Ties
The tensile strength of cable ties varies by their size and material. The tensile strength is an important indicator of how much weight a tie can safely hold. Distributing the zip ties evenly will improve the overall strength of the hold and better secure your items or assemblies. Miniature cable ties will have a tensile strength of up to 18 lbs, while a standard cable tie is about 50 lbs, and extra duty cable ties have tensile strengths of 250 lbs.
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