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Ty-Rap®:The original Cable Tie

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Thomas & Betts, a majorplayer in the electrical world

Being a global player from American origin, Thomas & Betts is presentin Europe, North & Central America, Australia and Far & Middle-East.The corporate headquarters are located in Memphis, Tennessee.

Founded in 1898, in New-York, Thomas & Betts has more than 100years experience as a leader in the electrical industry. No othercompany can match our record of product "firsts" or our influence inshaping safe and consistent electrical standards and practices. Ourbrands are asked for by name, known for their quality and trusted byelectricians, installers, engineers and consumers to be best.

Thomas & Betts is predominately present in key markets as construc-tion, industrial MRO/OEM, communications, HVAC and power utility.In those markets our broad family of products supported by strongbrands represent the highest quality and most innovative productsavailable.

Worldwide the 10.000 employees are dedicated to ensure thatThomas & Betts is responding to the customer’s satisfaction by beingfast, flexible and customer focussed.

Every day, everywhere, every interaction is an opportunity todifferentiate ourselves and improve our value proposition. To capturethese opportunities, we focus on the fundamentals - reliable andinnovative products, best in class customer service, disciplined financialmanagement and a willingness to listen, learn and think out of thebox when addressing the challenges of today's competitiveenvironment.

During its long history Thomas & Betts is committed to deliveringinnovative, high quality products that lower the installed cost forelectricians, contractors, technicians, engineers and otherprofessionals in our core markets. Our global family includes some ofthe best-known brand names in the various markets in which we arepresent. In the fastening rangeTy-Rap® is by far the most importantbrand that we have.

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More than 50 years ago Thomas & Betts invented the Ty-Rap® cable tieto solve the problem of harnessing the hundreds of wires used inaircraft manufacturing. This revolutionised the world of fastening.

Today wire bundling is still an integral part of modern electrical andelectronic installations and if you want to finish your harnessing andbundling project as reliably and economically as possible, you mustchoose genuine Ty-Rap® cable ties. Indeed, the Ty-Rap® brand remainsthe benchmark for excellence and innovation in wire management.

Thomas & Betts’ broad offering of cable ties is designed to make thetask of fastening, bundling, clamping and managing wires easier andquicker for industrial applications, construction, communications,utility and OEM professionals as well as home improvement specialistsand do-it-yourself enthusiasts.

When strength, aesthetics, reliability and performance are required,knowledgeable professionals turn to the original and the best sourcefor cable ties and accessories. Ty-Rap® fastening systems include a fullrange or cable ties, identification ties, clamps, mounting bases,harnessing aids and installing tools. Using Ty-Rap® fastening systemsfor all wiring jobs, large and small, will speed and improve the reliabilityof harnessing and wire bundling while saving you money.

The corrosion-proof, non-magnetic stainless steel locking device insidethe tie head guarantees the strongest and most durable locking youwill ever find on the market. Ty-Rap® can be used in the most adverseconditions: humidity, heat, cold,…

Thomas & BettsThe inventor of the original Ty-Rap®

Features & Benefits

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“The Grip of Steel” Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Locking Barb – marine gradetype 316 - that firmly anchors inside the tie head, ensures a strong, reliable and longlasting fastening under adverse conditions.

Rounded Edges, on the head and the strap, provide a comfortable handlingof the ties and prevent sharp edges from damaging the cables. This gradualtransition from the strap to the head protects the material against breaking atthis most critical point. The edges of the head are also rounded off to offermaximum protection from injury.

Smooth, Notchless Body, reduces stress concentration points, making theTy-Rap® ties stronger and thinner than conventional ties with notched bodies.The low-profile design of the head allows secure tying in tight spaces.No serration, means infinite adjustment (tensioned right every time).

Ribbed and Stippled Surface,to prevent the tie from slipping around and along the bundle under vibrationconditions and external shock.

Angled Tail (turned up)for fast and easy insertion into the locking headand ideally suited to being picked up from a flat work area.

Non-Slip Tail, for an easy gripand pulling through the head during tensioning.

Extensive Range of Approvals:Germanischer Lloyd, Lloyd’s Register of Shipping, Bureau Veritas, UL, VG and MIL.

Most Extensive Choice of Special Materials:in addition to Polyamide 6.6 (standard, UV-resistant, heat stabilised, flame retardant,heat stabilised / UV-resistant), Polyamide 4.6 (extra high temperature) and Polyamide 12,the Ty-Rap® ties are available in Polypropylene, Fluoropolymer (ECTFE), Fluoropolymer(ETFE) and the recently introduced Detectable Polyamide 6.6 and Detectable Polypropylene.UL 94 V-0, UL 94 V-2 and UL 94 HB.

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Heatresistant

Weather-proof

Lowtemperatureflexibility

Radiationresistant

Chemicallyresistant

Low smoke

Wide Range of Size Combinations:several lengths up to 1143 mm, in 6 typical widthswith a tensile strength up to 780N, to fasten cablebundles with a diameter up to 330mm.

Wide Choice of Colours:10 standard colours are available, alongwith a range of special colours and thecapability to supply customised pre-printedties on demand, in any one of the 10 standardcolours.

Dedicated Tooling,to ensure that the excess end of the Ty-Rap® tie

is automatically cut off and the slight over cutretracts into the head, eliminating the risk of

injury from protruding sharp edges.

Different Types of Packaging,including the unique “workbench boxes” for fastworking without problems or losses. Recyclable packagingfor a better contribution to the environment.

Outstanding Range of Special Ties,all with the famous stainless steel locking device:ties with mounting hole or integrated peg/nail,panel mounting ties, identification ties with integrated label,...

Broad Range of Mounting Bases and Accessories.

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The Ty-Rap® premium cable ties with stainless steel barb are offered in awide variety ofmaterials, each suited for specific environments.The effects of weathering, flame, chemicals, extreme temperatures and radiation on the material can be different from onematerial to another, and therefore it is important to select the appropriate material according to the application.Below is an overview on the material properties which can be used as a guide towards the right material.

Material selection

Polyamide 6.6 Polyamide 4.6, extra high temperature (150°C)• When cable ties are used in extremely high temperature envi-ronments, the Polyamide 4.6 Ty-Rap® cable ties are the naturalchoice, as they offer an outstanding temperature resistance up to150°C while their other properties are similar to Polyamide 6.6

• Ideally recommended for industrial applications in OEM, MROand construction such as: metal processing, paper mills, lighting,automotive

Polyamide 12, weather resistant• When extra flexibility is required, especially at low temperatures,the Polyamide 12 Ty-Rap® cable ties offer the best solution.

• In addition they are less sensitive to moisture and as they areweather resistant, they can be used for indoor and outdoorapplications. The Polyamide 12 Ty-Rap® cable ties are only avail-able in a black UV-resistant version.

Polypropylene• Polyamide, in its various versions, is not the only material in whichthe Ty-Rap® cable ties can be made

• In particular, when cable ties are installed in chemically hostileenvironments, Polypropylene cable ties must be used as they re-sist a number of chemicals such as inorganic acids, polyhydricalcohols, neutral and basic salts.

• The Polypropylene Ty-Rap® cable ties are available in 2 versions:- weather-resistant black version, for outdoor or indoor applications- detectable blue version, for the food industry and for any con-tamination sensitive industry using detection equipment.

• The detectable version contains a compound detectable by metaldetectors and X-ray equipment. In addition, its bright bluecolour, plus its buoying property thanks to its light weight, alsocontributes to visual detection

ETFE Fluoropolymer• The Ty-Rap® cable ties in ETFE Fluoropolymer are the best allaround plastic cable ties. They are inert to most solvents andchemicals, hydrolytically stable, flame retardant (UL94 V-0) andradiation resistant (meet IEEE383).

• In addition they have a very high temperature resistance up to 150°Cand non-outgassing properties at very low pressure (vacuum).

• Recommended for the most demanding applications, includingin nuclear plants and at zero gravity.

ECTFE Fluoropolymer• The Ty-Rap® cable ties in ECTFE Fluoropolymer have similar per-formances to the ETFE Fluoropolymer cable ties, but in additionthey also have a lower smoke density when burnt, with a tem-perature resistance up to 140°C

• Recommended for applications where smoke generation is aconcern.

• All the detailed specifications of these materials are mentionedin the material properties and selection guide hereafter

Polyamide 6.6 is the most commonly used material in the Ty-Rap® cableties. It offers an excellent combination of mechanical performances(tensile strength, resistance to shock) and chemical behaviour (Halogenand Silicone free, good resistance to oils and chemicals), while presentinga very good resistance to environmental agents such as temperature(-40°C to +85°C) or fire (UL 94 V-2).

It is available in natural version or in a range of special versions

Polyamide 6.6, natural versionThe standard version of Polyamide 6.6 is mainly used for indoor appli-cations. Its characteristic colour is natural.

Polyamide 6.6, weather resistant version• The UV-resistant version of Polyamide 6.6 is mainly used for bothoutdoor and indoor applications.

• Its original color was black initially, but now it can be offered in anycolour since all the coloured Ty-Rap® cable ties are now UV-resistant.

Polyamide 6.6, heat stabilised version• The heat stabilised version of Polyamide 6.6 has an increased resistanceto temperature up to 105°C, while the other properties of standardPolyamide 6.6 are preserved.

• For indoor applications, mainly in OEM environment

Polyamide 6.6, heat stabilised & weather resistant version• These special Ty-Rap® cable ties are a combination of the weatherresistant and the heat stabilised versions.

• They are UV-resistant and offer an increased resistance to temperatureup to 105°C

• Available in black colour, they are recommended for outdoor appli-cations in OEM and MRO

Polyamide 6.6, flame retardant version• Special version of Polyamide 6.6 Ty-Rap® cable ties, with outstandingflame retardant properties (UL 94V-0).

• Ideally recommended for applications where low flammability andlow smoke are necessary such as in public transport applications(trains, tunnels)

Polyamide 6.6, détectable version• This special version of Polyamide 6.6 Ty-Rap® cable ties contains acompoundwhich is detectable bymetal detectors and X-ray equipment,and its specific bright blue colour also contributes to visual detection.

• Ideally recommended for the food industry and for any contaminationsensitive industry using detection equipment.

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Size, colour and packaging

Size combinations• Length varies form 92mm to 1143mm• Bundle diameter: from 2mm to 330mm• 6 typical widths of Ty-Rap® cable ties deliver a tensile strength from80N to 780N

PackagingThe wide range of size combinations is available in different types ofpackaging.

The standard OEM packaging is a recyclable polyethylene bag with 50to 1000 cable ties depending on the length. For smaller users the cableties are also available in small bags with Euroslot. This type of packag-ing is ideal for display and point-of-sales promotion. This Euroslot bagcontains 50 to 100 cable ties depending on the length.

The most current Ty-Rap® cable ties are also available in a workbenchbox. This is an attractive packaging option for high volume manual as-sembly in a user-friendly and easy to reach box containing 1000 pieces.This packaging allows fast working without problem or losses.

Ty-Rap® color offeringIn the past UV-stabilised cable ties were only available in black. NowThomas & Betts has put those days in the past by making UV-stabilizednylon the standard material for its full line of Ty-Rap® colored cable ties,available in all the colors of the rainbow.Ideal for outdoor wire and cable bundling in cable and satellite TV,telecom and datacom, as well as retail signage, these colored cable tiesinclude an additive that makes them resistant to ultraviolet rays, whichcan degrade nylon. In addition to UV resistance, they’re packed with allof the high-performance features that you expect from Ty-Rap® cableties. If you want UV-resistant Ty-Rap® cable ties, you have the choicebetween 10 colors, including black.

In order to respond to the various requests of the market Thomas & Betts offers the Ty-Rap® cable ties in different size combina-tions, packaging and colors.

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Dedicated tooling

In particular the new range of ergonomic fastening tools fromThomas & Betts provides a superior level of reliability and perform-ance, combined with enhanced ergonomics andcomfort of use.

Available in manual versions or in a new pneu-matic version (ERG50P), these ergonomic tools,with adjustable tension and automatic cutting, are ideallysuited for efficiently installing all kinds of plastic cable ties in in-dustrial (Original Equipment Manufacturers, Maintenance andRepair Organisations, etc) and construction applications.

Enhanced ergonomics and comfort of use are provided by firstclass design and materials, for maximum convenience. As a result,the operator is subject to less stress, less fatigue and less risk oftrauma due to long term use (such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)

These new tools provide a superior reliability and performance asthey were developed to meet the market needs for a morerugged and longer lasting tool.

Thomas & Betts offers a comprehensive range of fastening tools to complement the offering of cable ties, from the low-cost tools for small batch requirements to the robust and ergonomic tools with tension setting and automatic cutting.

They integrate the greatest number of features in the market,such as an easy tension adjustment and locking, a rotat-ing nose with a narrow tip for an installation in any po-sition, even in confined spaces. The cable tie is easilyinserted in the wide insertion gap and quickly in-stalled thanks to the long stroke.

These exclusive features increase the efficiency in-crease the efficiency and provide the confidence toachieve a highly professional result

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Special cable ties with stainless steel locking barb

Special ties with integrated mounting holes

These special cable ties have an integrated hole which allowsmounting (with a screw etc) and bundling in one assembly.They are available in a wide range of sizes, in natural colour (for in-door applications) or in UV-resistant black colour (for outdoor ap-plications)

Typical applications: cable harness manufacture and pre- and endmounting of bundles and parts, maintenance friendly mounting ofcables, tubes and parts in all types and sizes of machines and in-stallations

Special ties for panel mounting

These special cable ties have an integrated mounting clip which al-lows mounting (on drilled panels) and bundling in one assembly.They are available in natural colour (for indoor applications) or inUV-resistant black colour (for outdoor applications)

Ideal for pre-or on site assembly on drilled panels

Special ties with integrated plug or nail

These special cable ties have an integrated nail or plug for a fastand reliable installation (mounting and bundling in one assembly).

Ideal for outdoor & indoor installation on wood or masonry

Special ties with identification tag

These special cable ties have an incorporated label which allowsbundling and identifying in one assembly.They are available in different sizes and versions (single or multi-strap, label on the body or above the head)

Ideal for indoor applications which require a reliable identification

Ty-Rap® offers an outstanding range of special ties, all with the famous stainless steel locking device, for a strong, reliable and longlasting fastening under adverse conditions:

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Product reference structure

Ty Rap® code:

TY XXXXMTie

Material

Dimension Code

TY 25 MC 5 X

“blank”– Standard,Polyamide 6.6

H – Heat stabilisedPolyamide 6.6(+105 °C)

HT – High temperatureresistant Polyamide 4.6

(+150 °C)

C – Polyamide 12

P – Polypropylene

Z – ETFE Fluoropolymer

V – ECTFE Fluoropolymer

D – Toughened weatherable

acetal*

“blank”– Standard,1000/500 pieces

B – Workbench box,1000 pieces

5 – Small bags100/50 pieces

X – UV-resistant �

X-A – UV-resistant �

and heat stabilised(+105°C)

FR – Flame-retardant �

according toUL 94 V-0

-NDT–DetectablePolyamide 6.6

-PDT– Detectable buoyantPolypropylene

Packaging size Materialproperties

Colour

� Available in 1000/500 packs only

� UV-resistant material, except for natural colour

� Flame-retardant material, colour: milky white (approx. RAL 1013)

* Only for Deltec cable ties

R

RackBag withEuroslot

Note: Nylon (Polyamide) is inherently susceptible to environmental conditions. Ty-Rap® cable ties are moisturised to optimum performance levels atmachine-side and should be stored in cool dry areas out of direct sunlight. Cable ties are packaged in plastic bags to contain moisture and shouldremain sealed until ready for use.

� RAL (TY23, TY24and TY25 only)

“blank” = natural0 = black 90171 = brown 80042 = red 30273 = orange 20034 = yellow 10185 = green 60176 = blue 50127 = purple 40058 = grey 70329 = white 9001

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Material specifications

There is a number of factors to be considered when choosing the proper materials for a specific environment. As it is extremelydifficult to provide data on all the possible combinations or conditions that can occur, the table below can be used as a guide-line to chose the appropriate material according to the application

For example if the application is in an extremely cold environment, three material will answer your need: ETFE Fluoropolymer,Polyamide 12 and stainless steel. If the application also requires high tensile strength, then stainless steel is the best choice.Where high strength is not required, Polyamide 12 might be a less costly choice.

Material Code

STANDARD POLYAMIDE 6.6 PA6.6

WEATHER RESISTANT POLYAMIDE 6.6 UV PA6.6

HEAT-STABILISED POLYAMIDE 6.6 HS PA6.6

HEAT-STABILISED UV RESISTANT POLYAMIDE 6.6 HSUV PA6.6

FLAME RETARDANT POLYAMIDE 6.6 FR PA6.6

HIGH TEMPERATURE POLYAMIDE 4.6 HT PA4.6

DETECTABLE POLYAMIDE 6.6 DET PA6.6

WEATHER RESISTANT POLYAMIDE 12 UV PA12

POLYPROPYLENE PP

WEATHER RESISTANT POLYPROPYLENE UV PP

DETECTABLE POLYPROPYLENE DET PP

ETFE FLUOROPOLYMER TZ

ECTFE FLUOROPOLYMER HAL

Material codes used in the table

Polyamide Polyamide Polyamide Polyamide 6 Polyamide Polyamide Detectable Polyamide Polypro- Detec- ETFE ECTFE6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 heat 6.6 4.6 polyamide 12 pylene table

weather heat stabilised flame high 6.6 weather weather Poly-resistant* stabilised UV resistant retardant temp. resistant resistant propylene

PA6.6 UV PA6.6 HS PA6.6 HSUV PA6.6 FR PA6.6 HT PA4.6 DET PA6.6 UV PA12 UV PP DET PP TZ HAL

Material Code TY...M TY...MX TYH...M TY...MXA TY...MFR TYHT...M TY...M-NDT TYC...MX TYP...MX TY...M-PDT TYZ...MTYV...M

Max. operating +85°C +85°C +105°C +105°C +85°C +150°C +85°C +85°C +85°C +85°C +150°C +140°CtemperatureMin. operating -40°C -40°C -40°C -40°C -40°C -40°C -40°C -40°C -40°C -40°C -46°C -40°Ctemperature

UL 94 V-2 V-2 V-2 V-2 V-0 V-2 V-2 V-2 HB HB V-0 V-0Colours Natural** Black Natural*** Black White Light bright Black Black bright Aqua- Maroon

green blue blue marine

UV resistant � � � � � � �

Flame retardant � � �

Heat resistant � � � � � �

Enhanced � � � � � �

weatherabilityFlexible at low � � �temperaturesRadiation �resistant

Halogen free � � � � � � � � � �

Silicon free � � � � � � � � � � � �

* 2% Carbon for military specifications** Can be supplied in a wide range of colours*** May have a greenish tint

Material properties selection guide

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