Cable Ties

Cable ties are a type of fastener designed to hold electrical wires and cables together. Cable ties are generally made of nylon with a slot through which a notched cable is threaded and pulled back to lock. Some cable ties are straps with velcro for easy fastening and unfastening. When selecting cable ties for an application, it is important to match the maximum bundle diameter of the cable tie with the diameter of the cable bundle. The strength of the cable is also important. The tensile strength of a cable tie is measured in pounds and is the breaking point of the tie. The higher the tensile strength, the stronger the tie. If the application in which a cable is being used includes exposure to the elements or high heat, it is important to choose the right material. Weather-resistant or heat-stabilized Nylon 6.6 would be a better choice over standard Nylon 6.6.

Phoenix Contact cable entry systems are an alternative to cable glands and plug-in connectors. They can be used to route assembled cables directly into the control cabinet and onto DIN rails without additional plug-in connections. The sealing frames provide a reliable seal and strain relief for cables, and can be mounted directly on standard panel cutouts for industrial plug-in connectors. Coned cable sleeves can be cut to the length needed and pushed onto the cables before the plug-in connectors are assembled. The gray thermoplastic sleeves have a low level of flammability and are resistant to lyes and acids. The black rubber sleeves are best for environments with temperature fluctuations. Two coned sleeves can seal any cable diameter ranging from 2 to 24 mm. Cable binders can be used to further enhance the long-term strain relief and tightness of the coned sleeves.