Cable Fastening Systems
Cable Fastening Systems
Select the cable ties you need for special environments!
Table 1 — Available Materials 5 = Most Suitable 1 = Least Suitable
HEAT- HEAT- WEATHER- RADIATION LOW-
EXTRA WEATHER- STABILIZED STABILIZED FLAME- WEATHER RESISTANT RESISTANT SMOKE STAIN- DELTEC®
HIGH TEMP NATURAL RESISTANT U.V. 6.6 NATURAL RETARDANT RESISTANT POLY- FLUORO- FLUORO- LESS WEATHERABLE
4.6 NYLON 6.6 NYLON 6.6 NYLON NYLON 6.6 NYLON 6.6 NYLON NYLON 12 PROPYLENE POLYMER POLYMER STEEL ACETAL
Ultraviolet Resistance 1 1 4 4 1 1 4 4 5 5 5 4
Radiation Resistance 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 4 5 1
Low Temperature 3 3 3 4 3 2 4 3 4 4 5 4
High Temperature 4 3 3 3 4 3 2 2 4 4 5 2
Flammablity 3 3 3 3 3 4 1 1 4 4 5 1
Tensile Strength 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 1 3 3 5 2
Relative Cost Med Low Low Low Low Med Med Low High High High High
Chemical Resistance See Table 3 (Page D-12)
General — How to use Table 1:
Table 1 simplifies the material selection process by giving the relative
performance ratings of the materials offered by Thomas & Betts. For example,
if your application is in an extremely cold environment, four materials will
answer your need: 1. Radiation resistant fluoropolymer, 2. Low smoke
fluoropolymer, 3. Nylon 12, 4. Stainless steel. Then, cost may be your next
most important criteria, so out of those four options, nylon 12 would be the
most cost effective. However, if tensile strength is important, then stainless
steel would be the better choice.
Refer to Tables 2 and 3 for more detailed information regarding physical
properties of the materials and chemical resistance of the materials
respectively.
It is extremely difficult to provide data on all the possible combinations or
conditions that can occur. This information is based on data provided by the
manufacturers of the specific materials listed and is provided only as a
general guide. No specific recommendation is intended. As each application
may differ, cable tie samples should be tested in the intended application
by the user to determine suitability.
Cable Ties — Material Selection Ordering Guide
Thomas & Betts offers Ty-Rap®cable ties and accessories in a wide variety of materials, each suited for specific environments. The purpose of this document is
to assist you in choosing the best material for your particular application. The effects of weathering, flame, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and radiation on
the different materials are clearly presented in the following tables to simplify this process. Once you have determined the most suitable material, you can
choose from the wide variety of Ty-Rap®cable ties, identification ties, mounting bases, lashing ties, etc., offered by Thomas & Betts.
Table 2 — Physical Properties of Ty-Rap®Cable Tie Materials
EXTRA HEAT- HEAT- WEATHER- FLUORO-
WEATHER- HIGH STABILIZED STABILIZED FLAME- WEATHER- RESISTANT POLYMER LOW- STAIN- DELTEC®
NATURAL RESISTANT TEMP U.V. 6.6 NATURAL RETARDANT RESISTANT POLY- RADIATION SMOKE LESS WEATHERABLE
6.6 NYLON 6.6 NYLON 4.6 NYLON NYLON 6.6 NYLON 6.6 NYLON NYLON 12 PROPYLENE RESISTANCE DENSITY STEEL ACETAL
Tensile Strength (Yield) @
73º F (Dry-As-Molded)1 [psi] 12,000 12,000 14,500 11,500 12,000 11,000 7,500 4,600 6,700 6,600 90,000 10,000
Flammability Rating UL94V-2 UL94V-2 UL94V-2 UL94V-2 UL94V-2 UL94V-0 — — UL94V-0 UL94V-0 — UL94HB
Radiation Resistance [rads] 1 x 1051 x 1051 x 1051 x 1051 x 1051 x 1051 x 1051 x 1052 x 1082 x 1062 x 1081 x 106
Ultraviolet Light Resistance Poor Good Poor Good Poor Poor Good Good Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good
Water Absorption ( 24 hrs.) [%] 1.3 1.2 2.3 .25 1.4 1.4 0.25 0.1 <.01 <0.1 None 0.25
Oxygen Index 28 28 27 26 31 34 — — 30 52 — 21
Max. Continuous Use
Temperature [F˚/C˚] 185/85 185/85 302/150 221/105 221/105 185/85 176/80 194/90 302/150 284/140 1000 / 537 194/90
Min. Continuous Use -40/-40 -40/-40 -40/-40 -40/-40 -40/-40 -40/ -40 -40/-40 -65/-65 -50/-46 -50/-46 -112 /-80 -85/-65
Temperature [F˚/C˚]88
Color Natural Black Light Green Black Green Tint White Black Black Aqua Maroon Stainless Black
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ASTM D638-878 except stainless steel, which is ASTME8
Flammability ratings for selecting
Ty-Rap
®
cable ties
NOTE: Flammability ratings of Ty-Rap®cable tie
materials are shown in Table 2. These tests for
flammability of plastic material are intended to serve
as a preliminary indication of acceptability with
respect to flammability for particular applications.
UL 94 vertical burn test procedures
Test specimens of the material, with dimensions
5" x 1⁄2", with the thickness intended for use in the
end product, are tested in both the manufactured
condition and in the aged state. The test requires
that the specimen be supported in a vertical fixture
and a precisely controlled flame applied for a
10- second period. The flame is removed and
the duration of flaming is noted. If the flame
extinguishes, a second exposure to flame for
10 seconds is applied and duration of flaming is
again noted. It is observed and recorded whether
or not test specimens drip flaming particles that
ignite a cotton swatch.
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