Help me find Excellent quality cable ties!

[digdug18]

I've bought them from digi-key, mouser, partsexpress, etc.

Where are the good quality cable ties, the ones I'm finding fall apart after a year or so of sun exposure. Or they don't stay secure, the cheaper ones don't lock, they just pull out.

Years ago there was a company in PA, that made cable ties with a steel insert, when they locked, they stay locked. While finding that style would be nice again, it's not a must.

So Suggestions?

Andrew

 

[WWIIjeep]

Go with the company that invented the Ty-Rap® (cable tie) 54 years ago:

http://www-public.tnb.com/pub/node/672

They still use the stainless steel insert. You will have to pay a little more for them than the garbage sold at the home stores, but you get what you pay for.

The natural semi-translucent nylon color is not UV ray resistant, no matter the brand. Opaque colored ones--especially the black ones--are more resistant, and for the best UV resistance, T&B sells ties made from special UV resistant polymers.

 

[Joe B.]

You want to spend some money?
Panduit TEFZEL

I have a small stash of these that I keep for special occasions.

• Ideal for applications requiring resistance to environmental stresses such as chemical attack, gamma radiation, ultraviolet radiation and extreme temperatures
• Ideal for use in nuclear power facilities and chemical processing plants
• Low smoke density and excellent flammability rating of UL 94V-0
• Distinctive aqua blue color
• TEFZEL cable tie mounts also available
• For indoor or outdoor use

TEFZEL is a registered trademark of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.

http://www.panduit.com/Products/Pro...odeId=ss_prod_cableties&N=5000001 266 3000582

Anything made by Panduit will be of high quality but I'm sure some more experts will know more than I do.

 

[Greatwhitewing]

Black ones have better UV protection and are stronger...

I've bought them from digi-key, mouser, partsexpress, etc.

Where are the good quality cable ties, the ones I'm finding fall apart after a year or so of sun exposure. Or they don't stay secure, the cheaper ones don't lock, they just pull out.

Years ago there was a company in PA, that made cable ties with a steel insert, when they locked, they stay locked. While finding that style would be nice again, it's not a must.

So Suggestions?

Andrew

 

[digdug18]

I've tried natural and the black ones, even tried other colors, pink, baby blue, bright green, they all get brittle and break.

I'll try Thomas & Betts or tnb, they seem like pretty good prices for a quality product in my opinion, $54 for 1000pcs. I don't mind paying that, I find with the cheapies I go through 5 or 6 of them just trying to find one that wants to stay closed.

 

[Tarheelgarage]

The 1.99 big pack at harbor fright has served me well...

 

[allinon72]

Go with the company that invented the Ty-Rap® (cable tie) 54 years ago:

http://www-public.tnb.com/pub/node/672

They still use the stainless steel insert. You will have to pay a little more for them than the garbage sold at the home stores, but you get what you pay for.

The natural semi-translucent nylon color is not UV ray resistant, no matter the brand. Opaque colored ones--especially the black ones--are more resistant, and for the best UV resistance, T&B sells ties made from special UV resistant polymers.

Seconded.

 

[alan camby]

Seconded.

Thirdededededed
Those are what I use. Black for sun exposure.
Off the top of my head TY23MX, TY25MX and TY28MX are the three part numbers i use. They are available in smaller quantities.

 

[digdug18]

I found the UV ones on their website, they're a little more expensive, but well worth it to me. $126 for a pack of 1000, so $.126 each.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Thomas and Betts are the best!!

 

[PT Doc]

Why not use metal ones? Likely some kind of not rusting metal.

 

[zuk123]

Avoid the GB ones from the big box store. They won't stay tight, are brittle, and don't last.

I can't recommend a particular brand, except to say research the actual specs. If it isn't rated for UV exposure, it will fail.

zuk

 

[woody 73]

The T&B are very good if money is not a problem for you , but since I only use them for around the house I buy them on the cheap from HF and they do last for some time; and I might say for X-Mas lights they are very nice outside in the cold.

 

[digdug18]

Why not use metal ones? Likely some kind of not rusting metal.

Like stainless. Well frankly, it's overkill for what I'm using it for. If I was putting dust boots on axles or something exhaust related, then the stainless would be ideal, but I'm needing something that will withstand the weather/UV rays from the sun. I'm using them to hold up signs around my property to my metal fence. Specifically, trespassers will be shot and no soliciting. We have waay too many people in our neighborhood that come around and drop off flyers.

 

[digdug18]

The T&B are very good if money is not a problem for you , but since I only use them for around the house I buy them on the cheap from HF and they do last for some time; and I might say for X-Mas lights they are very nice outside in the cold.

Well personally I prefer to buy a quality item once, then have to go through multiple **** items. And quality happens to usually cost more.

 

[thruthefence]

Aircraft Spruce & Specialty sells mil spec ty wraps

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/pdf/2012Individual/Cat12523.pdf

 

[Dustball]

Panduits are nice.

 

[mr.engineer]

Panduit

 

[LumpyMusic]

How about use something that won't fail due to UV and weather. I mount a lot of things on our fences with 17ga aluminum solid wire. Comes in spools as hot wire fence wire at farm and tack supply places, Lowes and HD if you have any horse property nearby. Twist a loop of that wire with some lineman's pliers and it's good for a hundred years. Comes off any time you like with a snip of the dikes. Can't rust or get brittle in the weather. Isn't affected by UV etc.

The rest of the spool, which costs less than a large package of cable ties, makes great wire for things like hanging disc brake calipers when you have them off the spindles, picture hanger wire, temporary hold stuff out of the way while you're working on car engines, yada yada. "Folds" and coils nicely, doesn't take a set like steel or copper wire. Use it for emergency hanging your exhaust when a hanger breaks and you're in the middle of nowhere.


Lumpy

You Played on Lawrence Welk?
Yes but no blue notes. Just blue hairs.

www.LumpyMusic.com

 

[thejudges69]

I get mine locally, there made by velvac they are all over my truck, under the hood, in the frame, on the mirrors and never have a problem. If you want to try them you can PayPal me n I'll ship you a couple packages. There the best I found. Oh and I'm pretty sure velvac may just put there name on them