Ty-rap Ty23mx-a Cable Ties Instructions

Ty-Rap TY23MX-A Cable Ties

Cable Ties for Special Environments

Material Selection Ordering Guide

Thomas & Betts offers Ty-Rap® cable ties and accessories in a wide variety of materials, each suited for specific environments. The purpose of this document is to assist you in choosing the best material for your particular application. The effects of weathering, flame, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and radiation on the different materials are clearly presented in the following tables to simplify this process. Once you have determined the most suitable material, you can choose from the wide variety of Ty-Rap® cable ties, identification ties, mounting bases, lashing ties, etc., offered by Thomas & Betts.

How to use

Table 1 simplifies the material selection process by giving the relative performance ratings of the materials offered by Thomas & Betts. For example, if your application is in an extremely cold environment, four materials will answer your need: Fluoropolymer, nylon 12, Halar® (*), and stainless steel. Then, cost may be your next most important criteria, so out of those four options, nylon 12 would be the most cost effective. However, if tensile strength is important, then stainless steel would be the better choice. Refer to tables 2 (page C37) and 3 (pages C38-C40) for more detailed information regarding physical properties of the materials and chemical resistance of the materials respectively. It is extremely difficult to provide data on all the possible combinations or conditions that can occur. This information is based on data provided by the manufacturers of the specific materials listed and is provided only as a general guide. No specific recommendation is intended. As each application may differ, cable tie samples should be tested in the intended application by the user to determine suitability

TABLE 1

Available Materials 5 = Most Suitable 1 = Least Suitable

Cable Ties for Special Environments

Perfect for outdoor applications!

Colour — Black
For use in temperatures ranging from -60ºC to 105ºC (-76ºF to 221ºF)

• Ideal for Industrial OEM and MRO (includes, but not limited to industrial, lawn/garden/farming equipment, recreation vehicles, heavy equipment)
• Can be placed in environments requiring heat stabilization and UV resistance
• Provides a smooth, low-profile look and offers unlimited tensioning range for a perfect fit
• Features an oval head on every original Ty-Rap® Cable Tie
• Quicker to install and less expensive than metallic fasteners, lacing cord or tape
• Made of UV resistant, heat-stabilized nylon

Beat the heat

• Ideal for Industrial OEM and MRO (includes, but not limited to metal processing, paper mills, lighting and commercial construction markets with high temperature environments up to 150ºC (302ºF)
• Provides a smooth, low-profile look and offers unlimited tensioning range for a perfect fit
• Features an oval head on every original Ty-Rap® Cable Tie
• Quicker to install and less expensive than metallic fasteners, lacing cord or tape
• Made of extra high-temperature resistant nylon

Colour — Olive
For use in temperatures ranging from -40° to 150ºC (-40° to 302ºF)

Typical Applications

• Food and beverage processing
• Pharmaceutical production
• Chemical and compounds manufacturing
• Tobacco processing
• Tire and airbag manufacturing
• Any other industry sensitive to contamination and using detection equipment

Colour — Blue

Material : Polyamide (Nylon 6/6) or Polypropylene

Detectable using metal detection and X-ray detection systems and visions systems. Polypropylene parts are also bouyant in liquid application.

For use in temperatures ranging from -40ºC to 85ºC (-40ºF to 185ºF).

Make safety a priority!

This material meets UL 94V-O flammability rating.

Colour — White
For use in temperatures ranging from -20ºC to 65ºC (-4ºF to 149ºF).

This material provides very good resistance to ultraviolet light and chemical exposure. Nylon 12 is a lower, moisture-absorbing material than nylon 6/6 and the effect of water on properties is much less.

Colour — BlackFor use in temperatures ranging from -40ºC to 85ºC (-40ºF to 185ºF).

Engineered to withstand high temperatures! Material meets ASTM D4066 PA121.

Colour — Green Tint
For use in temperatures ranging from -60ºC to 105ºC (-76ºF to 221ºF).

Many factors combine to determine the useful life of a cable tie, but none is as important as chemical exposure. Polypropylene cable ties are ideally suited for chemical environments.

Colour — Black
For use in temperatures ranging from -40ºC to 85ºC (-40ºF to 185ºF).

Colour — Maroon
For use in temperatures ranging from -45ºC to 140ºC (-49ºF to 284ºF).

Ty-Rap® cable ties, made of Halar®, are designed for use in air-handling spaces. Due to its UL 94V-O flammability rating and low-smoke density characteristics, Halar® material is most suitable in applications where flame resistance and smoke generation is a concern

Solvay Solexis, Inc. registered trademark.
CSA Certified Natural 6/6 Nylon Cable Ties are suitable for use in air handling plenum spaces in accordance with rules 12-010 (3), (4) and (5), and 12-020 of the CEC

Colour — Aqua
Fluoropolymer cable ties offer high-radiation resistance and temperature stability from -60ºC to 170ºC (-76ºF to 338ºF). Also, fluoropolymer provides excellent resistance to ultraviolet light and meets UL flammability rating 94V-O.

CSA Certified Natural 6/6 Nylon Cable Ties are suitable for use in air handling plenum spaces in accordance with rules 12-010 (3), (4) and (5), and 12-020 of the CEC.

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