A cable tie is a one-piece fastener that forms a self-locking loop to bundle cables, wires, hoses, or rebar.
Nylon ties dominate indoor and light-duty outdoor jobs.
Stainless-steel ties handle extreme temperature, corrosion, and load.
Nylon: Fastest install, lowest cost, color-coding.
Stainless: Highest strength, widest temperature span, longest service life.
| Specification | Nylon Cable Tie | Stainless-Steel Cable Tie |
|---|---|---|
| Material | UL94 V-2 PA66 | AISI 316 |
| Tensile Range | 18 – 250 lbs | 100 – 1,600 lbs |
| Temp Range | –40 °C to +85 °C (standard) | –80 °C to +538 °C |
| Colors | Natural, Black, 7 stock colors | Plain metal / epoxy-coated |
| Lengths | 100 mm – 1,530 mm | 150 mm – 1,200 mm |
| Widths | 2.5 mm – 9 mm | 4.6 mm – 16 mm |
| Package | 100 / 1,000 / 5,000 pcs | 100 / 500 / 1,000 pcs |
Additives
UV-black: Carbon-black filler for 1,000 h UV-B exposure.
Heat-stabilized: +105 °C continuous for engine bays.
Certifications
UL Listed (File E150027)
RoHS & REACH compliant
Typical Uses
Control-panel wire bundling
Solar combiner-boxes (UV-black)
Server-rack cable management
Surface Options
Plain 316 SS: Marine-grade corrosion resistance.
Epoxy-coated: Insulated, prevents galvanic corrosion with aluminum frames.
Locking Types
Ball-lock (standard)
Roller-lock (max vibration resistance)
Certifications
Lloyd’s Register Marine approval
FAR 25.853 fire test pass (epoxy-coated)
Typical Uses
Offshore cable trays
High-temperature exhaust insulation
Traffic-sign mounting on bridges
| Parameter | Nylon Value | Stainless Value | How to Select |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 100 – 1,530 mm | 150 – 1,200 mm | Bundle circumference + 20 % |
| Width | 2.5 – 9 mm | 4.6 – 16 mm | Higher width = higher tensile |
| Tensile Strength | 18 – 250 lbs | 100 – 1,600 lbs | Match to dynamic load x 2 safety |
| Operating Temp. | –40 °C to +85 °C | –80 °C to +538 °C | Ambient + surge |
| Flame Rating | UL94 V-2 | Non-flammable base metal | Plenum or engine bay? |
| Colors | 8 stock | Plain / coated | Coding vs aesthetics |
| Packaging | 100 / 1k / 5k | 100 / 500 / 1k | B2B bulk vs retail |
| Industry | Task | Recommended Tie | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Control Panels | 24 AWG to 500 MCM bundling | Nylon 4″–14″, UV-black | UL94, color ID |
| Solar Farms | DC string cables on racks | Nylon 14″ UV-black | UV 1,000 h rating |
| Automotive Harness | Engine bay | Nylon 5″ heat-stabilized | +105 °C |
| Food Processing | Wash-down stainless rails | Stainless 316 coated | NSF hygiene |
| Offshore Oil Rig | Cable tray support | Stainless 316 plain | Salt-spray 1,000 h |
| Data Centers | Fiber & CAT-6 | Nylon 8″ releasable | Frequent moves |
| Traffic & Highway | Sign mounting | Stainless 24″ 160-lb | Wind load 200 km/h |
No SKU Overload – 95 % of customer needs covered with two lines.
Volume Pricing – 5 million pcs nylon, 500 k pcs stainless per year → aggressive MOQ breaks.
Faster Lead Times – 2 weeks nylon (in-house extrusion), 3 weeks stainless (coil stock).
Certified Quality – Same UL, Lloyd’s, ISO files for every shipment.
Loop around bundle.
Insert tail; hand-tighten 2–3 clicks.
Cut flush; discard tail.
Tool: Manual or automatic tensioning gun.
Wrap; insert tail through buckle.
Pull by hand, then finish with tensioning tool (30 N·m).
Cut excess; deburr edge.
Tool: Stainless-steel tie gun (e.g., Panduit GS2E).
Eye Protection: Always cut ties under tension.
Edge Protection: Use coated stainless on soft aluminum frames.
Torque Limit: Do not overtighten fiber-optic cables (< 22 N).
| Standard | Nylon Tie | Stainless Tie |
|---|---|---|
| UL94 | V-2 (File E150027) | N/A (metallic) |
| RoHS & REACH | Pass | Pass |
| ISO 9001 | Certified factory | Certified factory |
| Marine | N/A | Lloyd’s Register |
| Fire | UL94 | FAR 25.853 (coated) |
Global CAGR: 7 % (nylon), 9 % (stainless) through 2030.
Hot Regions
Nylon: India solar, U.S. data centers.
Stainless: Middle East petrochemical, EU offshore wind.
MOQ & Lead Time
Nylon: 5,000 pcs, 2 weeks.
Stainless: 1,000 pcs, 3 weeks.
By concentrating on only two proven products, we deliver clarity, speed, and cost advantage to industrial buyers. Whether you are bundling 24 AWG wires in a control cabinet or anchoring 4-inch cables on an offshore platform, our nylon and stainless-steel cable ties provide a certified, scalable solution. Choose nylon for versatility and price, choose stainless for extremes—both backed by the same global quality promise.
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