The "metal tooth" is actually called a Metal Pawl Tie. T+B still does manufacture some of these but has mostly phased them out. I've seen independent testing that has proven the newer plastic pawl (like post early 2000's) has equal holding power as the metal pawl but its hard to convince someone...
But with that being said, if there is a demand for 7" Heavy duty (anything above 51lbs tensile) that could be a new avenue for us. I do know that I can get my hands on another manufacturers 8" 120lbs UV Black in 100pc bags if anybody ever had a need.
Well when it comes to Cable Tie manufacturing length is not the biggest determining factor in cost to make. Its one of those rare economic models where volume is actually the determining factor. We currently manufacture Stainless Steel Cable Ties in 36" length that have a tensile strength of...
What baffles me is how they degrade over time and break when using or crack for whatever reason after time. Maybe I buy "cheap" zip ties. Just the other day I looked at something and I knew it had been zipped tied, but dont know where the tie went.
Well there could be a couple of issues...
Hi all!
I am new here but thought this would be the perfect place to reach out. I work at a Tool company that has recently focused on manufacturing cable ties (zip ties, wire ties -whatever you want to call it). Our biggest market for these has always been the low voltage cable installers and...