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How do I use Standard Zip Tie?

Standard Zip Tie

Do you know how to use a zip tie? If not, you are missing out on a great product that can make it easy to keep your cables, tools and other supplies bundled and organized at all times.

Cable Tie Is the Official Name for This Product

Cable ties are also known as zip ties because of the zipping sound that they make when they are closed around an object. However, its main purpose is to bundle cables, wires and tools together for easy storage. In some cases, they are used as handcuffs when large crowds get out of hand and there aren’t enough official handcuffs to go around.

How Do You Use Standard Zip Tie?

Using a standard cable zip ties is relatively easy. The first step is to circle the tie around the objects that you wish to bundle. The second step is to place the end of the tie that looks like an actual tie and thread it through the square notch on the back of the tie. From there, you simply tighten the tie until you have a tight fit. To release the tie, you will need to cut it with a pair of scissors as the bond will be too strong to try to undo on your own.

A cable zip tie is an easy product to use without a lot of effort or skill. They come in many colors and are usually made from plastic. They can be used in your home, in your shop or even in the car if you don’t have a proper tool box for your emergency supply kit.