Types and Wide Variety of Uses of Cable Ties

Cable ties are very useful little devices. Essentially, they are nylon straps with gear rack on one end and on the other end are a ratcheted case so one end can snugly and securely fit into the other and can be tightened as needed. This is to tighten the cable ties one way, though you can also find reusable varieties, to keep things against slipping free. Cable ties are used all around the world in different applications. There are many different types of cable ties available and they have specific uses as well.
Cable ties have been known by many other names such as zap traps, zip ties, wire ties, rat belts and quick draws. They were officially named cable ties due to their original use and that is to loop various electrical cables together to keep them a lot more organized. Now, they are used in various applications like construction and law enforcement. In addition, there are also different models of specialized cable ties available like the blue variety which has metallic additive in order for it to be caught be metal detectors. This is most commonly used in food industries.



Another variety comes with carbon black and is used in areas which require protection against ultraviolet light. In fact, they are also ties being used in environments where there is abundant radiation. There are also other colors available including yellow and red. Red ties are mainly used for plenum cabling. Each and every color of cable ties has a code attached into it defining their uses.

Cable ties were originally invented by an electrical company and intended for airplane wire harnesses. Instead of nylon, the models have used metal ratchet. But today, these ties are used widely and they are so affordable that there are many different types. Although many people think cable ties can be used once only, they are actually reusable. All that¡¯s needed to do is insert a sort of sewing needle within the box and ratchet and pull the tie free. But it should be remember that the tie will not be as strong on its next use. You can also find varieties designed to be reused and with a tab to release the tension.

Because they are very versatile, cable ties are being used in any way possible. They are excellent when it comes to organizing electrical capable but they can also be used both in indoor and outdoor construction, arts and crafts project, easy and quick bonding among others. They are sometimes used by law enforcements as makeshift handcuffs.