Fastening Products 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: 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. ® * Halar is the trademark of Solvay Solexis, Inc. TABLE 1 Available Materials 5 = Most Suitable 1 = Least Suitable Heat Weather Stabilized Flame Weather Weather Natural Resistant Natural Retardant Resistant Resistant Fluoro- Stainless Weatherable ® Nylon 6/6 Nylon 6/6 Nylon 6/6 Nylon 6/6 Nylon 12 Polypropylene polymer Halar Steel Acetal Ultraviolet Resistance 1 4 1 1 4 4 5 5 5 4 Radiation Resistance 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 4 5 1 Low Temperature 3 3 3 2 4 3 4 4 5 4 High Temperature 3 3 4 3 2 2 4 4 5 2 Flammability 3 3 3 4 1 1 4 4 5 1 Tensile Strength 3 3 3 3 2 1 3 3 5 2 Relative Cost Low Low Low Med Med Low High High High High Chemical Resistance See Table 3 w w w .tnb .c a C18 Fastening Products 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 Bulk Length Tensile Strength Bulk Type DSG Usage Cat. No. (in./mm) (lb./N) Pkg. ® Ty-Rap Heat Stabilized/Ultraviolet Resistant Cable Ties 3.62/91.95 18/80.00 TY23MX-A 2/21 5.50/139.70 30/133.00 1,000 TY24MX-A Indoor/ Outdoor 7.31/185.67 50/222.00 TY25MX-A 2S/21S 13.40/340.36 120/540.00 500 TY27MX-A Beat the heat! • I deal 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) • P rovides 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 • Q uicker to install and less expensive than metallic fasteners, lacing cord or tape • Made of extra high-temperature resistant nylon Bulk Length Tensile Strength Bulk Type DSG Usage Cat. No. (in./mm) (lb./N) Pkg. ® Ty-Rap Extra High-Temperature Cable Ties Colour — Olive TYHT23M 3.62/91.9 18/80 For use in temperatures TYHT24M 5.5/139.7 40/178 1,000 ranging from -40° to 150ºC TYHT25M 1/11 Indoor Only 7.31/186 50/222 (-40° to 302ºF) 13.4/340 120/534 500 TYHT27M 14.2/361 50/222 1,000 TYHT28M* *UR Pending w w w .tnb .c a C19 Fastening Products Cable Ties for Special Environments Detectable using metal detection and X-ray detection systems and visions systems. Polypropylene parts are also bouyant in liquid application. Material — Polyamide (Nylon 6/6) or Polypropylene Colour — Blue For use in temperatures ranging from -40ºC to 85ºC (-40ºF to 185ºF). Typical Applications Max. Wire Tensile Length Body Width Base Std. • Food and beverage processing Cat. No. Bundle Dia. Strength (in./mm) (in./mm) Material Pkg. (in./mm) (lb./N) • Pharmaceutical production ® • Chemical and compounds manufacturing Ty-Rap Detectable Cable Ties TY523M-NDT 3.62/91.95 0.09/2.29 0.63/16.00 18/80 • Tobacco processing 100 TY525M-NDT 7.31/186.00 0.19/4.70 1.75/44.40 50/220 • Tire and airbag manufacturing Nylon 13.40/340.00 0.27/6.86 3.50/89.00 120/540 50 TY527M-NDT • A ny other industry sensitive to contamination TY528M-NDT 14.20/36.00 0.19/4.70 4.00/102.00 50/220 and using detection equipment 3.62/91.90 0.09/2.29 0.63/16.00 18/80 100 TY523M-PDT TY525M-PDT 7.31/186.00 0.19/4.70 1.75/44.40 30/135 Polypropylene TY527M-PDT 13.40/340.00 0.27/6.86 3.50/89.00 60/267 50 14.20/36.00 0.19/4.70 4.00/102.00 30/135 100 TY528M-PDT Body Max. Wire Marking Pad Size Tensile Type Length Std. Cat. No. Usage Width Bundle Dia. (in./mm) Strength DSG (in./mm) Pkg. (in./mm) (in./mm) W x H (lb./N) ® Ty-Rap Cable Ties – Flame Retardant Nylon 6/6 TY23MFR 3.62/91.95 0.09/2.29 0.63/16.00 18/80.07 2/21 8.00/203.20 0.09/2.29 2.00/50.80 TY232MFR Make safety a priority! TY24MFR 5.50/139.70 0.14/3.56 1.13/28.70 40/177.90 1,000 Indoor/ TY25MFR 2S/21S 7.31/185.67 0.18/4.57 1.75/44.45 N/A Outdoor This material meets UL 94V-O flammability rating. 50/222.40 2/21 14.20/360.68 0.18/4.57 4.00/101.60 TY28MFR Colour — White TY272MFR 8.00/203.20 0.27/6.86 2.00/50.80 2S/21S 120/533.80 For use in temperatures ranging from TY27MFR 13.20/335.28 0.27/6.86 3.50/88.90 500 -20ºC to 65ºC (-4ºF to 149ºF). 4.00/101.60 0.09/2.29 0.63/16.00 0.81 x 0.36/20.57 x 9.1 TY53MFR N/A N/A 18/80.07 4.35/110.49 0.10/2.54 0.63/16.00 0.78 x 1/19.81 x 14.00 TY153MFR Body Max. Wire Tensile Std. Bulk Length Std. Bulk Width Bundle Dia. Strength Cat. No. Cat. No. (in./mm) Pkg. Pkg. (in./mm) (in./mm) (lb./N) ® Ty-Rap Nylon 12 Cable Ties – Ultraviolet and weather-resistant! This material provides very good resistance to 7.31/185.67 1.75/44.45 100 TYC525MX TYC25MX 0.18/4.57 35/155.70 1,000 ultraviolet light and chemical exposure. Nylon 12 is 14.20/360.68 4.00/101.60 – TYC28MX – a lower, moisture-absorbing material than nylon 6/6 – TYC272MX 8.00/203.20 2.00/50.80 0.27/6.86 and the effect of water on properties is much less. TYC527MX TYC27MX 13.20/335.28 3.50/88.90 85/378.10 50 500 Colour — Black – TYC29MX 30.00/762.00 0.30/7.62 9.00/228.60 – For use in temperatures ranging from -40ºC to 85ºC (-40ºF to 185ºF). w w w .tnb .c a C20 Fastening Products Cable Ties for Special Environments Body Max. Wire Tensile Type Plenum Length Std. Cat. No. Usage Width Bundle Dia. Strength DSG Rating (in./mm) Pkg. (in./mm) (in./mm) (lb./N) ® Ty-Rap Heat Stabilized Ties 3.62/91.95 0.63/16.00 TYH23M 0.09/2.29 18/80.07 TYH232M 8.00/203.20 2.00/50.80 TYH24M 2/21 5.50/139.70 1.13/28.70 40/177.90 TYH242M 8.19/208.03 0.14/3.56 2.00/50.80 Engineered to withstand high temperatures! 1,000 11.10/281.94 3.00/76.20 30/135 TYH26M Indoor AH-2 7.31/185.67 1.75/44.45 TYH25M Only Material meets ASTM D4066 PA121. TYH253M 11.40/289.56 0.18/4.57 3.00/76.20 50/222.40 Colour — Green Tint TYH28M 14.20/360.68 4.00/101.60 For use in temperatures ranging from 2S/21S TYH27M 13.20/335.28 3.50/88.90 -60ºC to 105ºC (-76ºF to 221ºF). 0.27/6.86 8.75/222.25 2.00/50.80 120/533.80 500 TYH272M 30.00/762.00 0.30/7.62 9.00/228.60 TYH29M Max. Wire Tensile Body Width Length Std. Cat. No. Bundle Dia. Strength (in./mm) (in./mm) Pkg. (in./mm) (lb./N) Many factors combine to determine the useful life of a cable tie, but none is as important as chemical exposure. ® Ty-Rap Weather-Resistant Polypropylene Ties Polypropylene cable ties are ideally suited for chemical 0.09/2.29 3.62/91.95 0.63/16.00 18/80.07 TYP23MX environments. TYP25MX 7.01/178.05 1.75/44.45 1,000 0.18/4.57 30/133.40 Colour — Black TYP28MX 13.92/353.57 4.00/101.60 0.27/6.86 13.17/334.52 3.5088.90 60/266.90 500 For use in temperatures ranging from TYP27MX -40ºC to 85ºC (-40ºF to 185ºF). ® ® 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. Max. Wire Tensile Std. Bulk Type Body Width Length Std. Bulk Colour — Maroon Usage Bundle Dia. Strength Cat. No. Cat. No. DSG (in./mm) (in./mm) Pkg. Pkg. (in./mm) (lb./N) For use in temperatures ranging from ® -45ºC to 140ºC (-49ºF to 284ºF). Halar * Cable Ties TYV523M TYV23M 0.09/2.29 3.62/91.95 0.63/16.00 18/80.07 Indoor 2/21 100 1,000 Only 0.18/4.57 7.31/185.67 1.75/44.45 50/222.40 TYV525M TYV25M * 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. Max. Wire Tensile Std. Bulk Type Body Width Lentgh Std. Bulk Usage Bundle Dia. Strength Cat. No. Cat. No. DSG (in./mm) (in./mm) Pkg. Pkg. Fluoropolymer cable ties offer high-radiation (in./mm) (lb./N) resistance and temperature stability from ® Ty-Rap Nylon 12 Cable Ties – Ultraviolet and weather-resistant! -60ºC to 170ºC (-76ºF to 338ºF). Also, fluoropolymer TYZ523M TYZ23M 0.09/2.29 3.62/91.95 0.625 18/80.07 1,000 provides excellent resistance to ultraviolet light and TYZ525M TYZ25M 0.18/4.57 7.31/185.67 1.750 50/222.40 100 Indoor meets UL flammability rating 94V-O. 2/21 Only 0.18/4.57 14.19/360.43 4.000 50/222.40 500 TYZ528M TYZ28M Colour — Aqua TYZ527M TYZ27M 0.27/6.86 13.38/339.85 3.500 120/533.80 50 100 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. w w w .tnb .c a C21