The Traditional measure of the mechanical ability of a
Cable Tie to remain locked around a bundle of
Wires or Cables is its Loop Tensile Strength. The Term “Loop Tensile Strength” was first used in
The first standard for cable ties, a U.S. military specification for cable ties used in aircraft. Although
Not implied to be a static load rating for the product, Loop Tensile Strength is an important reference
mechanical characteristic of a
Cable Tie with its locking mechanism engaged. Traditional loop
Tensile Strength Ratings: 18 lbs., 30 lbs., 50 lbs., 120 lbs., and 175 lbs are most common although
Other ratings may be declared.
Often, the polymers used in the construction of nonmetallic cable ties have been pre-tested for other
Mechanical strength characteristics (e.g. Tensile Strength- ISO 527-2, Flexural Strength- ISO 178).
The
Cable Tie manufacturer should be contacted when additional information on Mechanical
Strength
Is needed.
Nylon Cable Ties