Cable Tie Fasteners

Keeping it all together with cable ties
By Brenda Lee, Writer/Editor Beeline Editing Services Although cable ties first got their start as a method of organizing wires in electrical applications, their uses today are many. Cable ties now come in an assortment of sizes, styles and colors for a diverse range of applications. They can be made of plastic, nylon, stainless steel and even Velcro. They can be tiny and they can be huge. They can be tightened with a cable tie tool and some are now even releasable.

Here are some things to consider before purchasing a supply of industrial cable tie fasteners:

1. What you will use the cable fasteners for

2. Whether the cable ties will need to hold weight, be mounted or be releasable

3. The conditions your cable ties will need to withstand

Determine how you will use the cable ties

Are you going for a traditional use such as holding wires together, or does your need call for a special type of cable tie? No matter your need, there's a cable tie fastener out there to fill it.
Try:  BuyHeatShrink.com, with everything from traditional nylon cable ties to a large selection of specialty ties and tools, is a great place to explore your cable tie options. If your need is for computer and networking-related applications, CDW has just what you're looking for.

Consider whether your industrial cable ties will need to serve double duty

Some factors to consider are whether your cable tie fasteners will need to be releasable or reusable, whether they'll be mounted, whether they'll need ID tags and whether they'll be used to hold weight.
Try:  CableOrganizer.com has a nice selection of releasable cable ties. Find your screw-mount cable ties at Central Cable Ties. Need to ID your tags? Check out HappyTerminals.com. Head over to Cable Ties Express for any cable tie tool or accessory you need to get your cable tie job done right the first time.

Know the environment and conditions to which your cable ties will be exposed

Industrial cable tie applications often call for cable ties that can withstand extreme conditions or exposure to harsh chemicals. Knowing your environment is paramount to selecting the right cable ties.
Try:  The stainless steel cable ties at Buy Cable Ties are great for use in harsh environments. Zip-Ty has an assortment of industrial cable ties made to be used in HVAC applications. Cable ties made for outdoor use are available at ULINE. And if your cable fasteners will be exposed to radiation, chemicals or other harsh conditions, be sure to check out the Tefzel cable ties at ACT Fastening Solutions.

• Even if you don't have a specific need right now, it's always a good idea to keep a supply of general-purpose cable ties on hand. You might be amazed at the uses you'll find for a plastic cable tie.
• Use colored cable ties for coding, identification, packaging continuity and bundling aesthetics.