A cable tie also sometimes known as a "zip-tie" is a fastening device used primarily in electrical/electronic wiring applications. However, the utility of these fastening devices have caused them to become popular in a wide variety of applications from hobbyists to temporary repair in a wide variety of applications.

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How do Cable Ties work?

A cable tie is a thin strip of material (usually nylon) with a smooth surface on one side and a system of "teeth" on the other. It will have a head on one end with an opening to slide the end of the tie into. This head contains a one-way ratchet allowing the tie to move in only one direction. When the end of the tie is inserted into the head it forms a loop. Pulling the tie through the head creates an ever-smaller loop, tightening around the item being secured.

What types of Cable Ties are available?

Cable ties come in a variety of configurations for a wide range of applications. Here are a few of the more commonly used types:

Locking cable ties are by far the most common; they are a one-time use tie.

Releasable ties are also available. They use a release mechanism in the head that allows them to be re-used.

Low profile cable ties are made with a curved head that is shaped to conform to the curvature of the wire bundle that is being secured.

Marker ties have a flat surface built into the tie or head that allows marking for identification purposes.

Clamp ties have a stud hole built into the head to secure the tie/wire bundle to a solid surface.

What types of materials are cable ties made from?

Cable ties are made from a wide variety of materials designed for specific applications.

Here are a few of the most common:

• Nylon is the most common cable tie material. Standard nylon 6.6 is intended for indoor use. It is a natural milky white in color. UV resistant nylon is also commonly used and is intended for indoor or outdoor use, they are black in color.
• Stainless Steel cable ties carry a much higher tensile strength (break point) than standard nylon and can withstand harsher environments.
• Tefzel cable ties have a very high resistance to most industrial chemicals as well as UV radiation and extreme temperatures. They are a distinct aqua-blue in color.

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