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OPERATING TEMPERATURE
Always check the operating temperature, especially if
the cable tie is to be installed in an application where
extreme temperature may occur. Not all ties are made
with the same material characteristics and some can
become brittle at low temperatures and soften at high
temperatures
Legrand recommends
- Colring polymide 6/6 black cable ties
(operating temperature: -15°C to +120°C)
- Colson polymide 12 black cable ties
(operating temperature: -40°C to +100°C)
ENVIRONMENT
Establish if the cable tie is being used inside or outside.
Exposure to sunlight and UV rays can damage and
break down the material causing the tie to weaken and
fracture. Always choose a UV protected cable tie for
external applications
Legrand recommends
- Colring polyamide 6/6 black or Colson polyamide 12
black UV protected cable ties for external usage
TENSILE STRENGTH
Consider the load that the cable tie will need to deal
with. Tensile strength is the maximum stress that a
material can withstand while being stretched or pulled
before failing or breaking
Legrand recommends
- Colson polyamide 12 black UV protected cable
ties for heavy load applications
HALOGENS
Are halogen free cable ties required?
Halogens are a group of highly reactive elements.
Products containing halogens can produce highly
dangerous gases when burned, and can
therefore be life threatening in the event of a fire
Legrand recommends
- Colring and Colson cable ties, both of which are
halogen free
INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL TEETH
Cable ties with external teeth are particularly useful in
applications where internal teeth could cause damage.
An example of this is for suspended lines, where
damage to insulation needs to be avoided
Legrand recommends
- Colson polyamide 12 black UV protected cable
ties with external teeth
EXTERNAL AGENTS
Ensure that the cable ties are resistant to any
external agents they may be exposed to, such as oils,
greases, petroleum products and chlorinated solvents.
This is particularly important for extreme environments
Legrand recommends
- Colring cable ties for environments where oils,
greases, petroleum products and chlorinated solvents
may be present
- Colson cable ties for environments where oils, greases,
petroleum products, saline mist and diluted acids may
be present
FIRE PROPAGATION
Is there a fire risk? This will affect the type of cable tie
required. We would always recommend fire resistant
cable ties to guarantee the safety of persons and
property in the event of a fire
Legrand recommends
- All Legrand cable ties are flame retardant with a fire
resistance to UL 94
Cable tie
specification guide
For more information please contact
Legrand on:
Tel: 0845 605 4333
Fax: 0845 605 4334
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