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Industrial Zip Ties Buyer’s Guide

When working with heavy wires, goods or tools, sometimes you need an extra tool to do some of the heavy lifting. No matter what industry you work in, industrial strength zip ties serve as a great support system and bundling tool. Nelco industrial ties are built to stay strong even in the harshest conditions, so you know your work will hold up for years to come.

There are several varieties of industrial cable ties, ranging in materials from the classic nylon to stainless steel. Depending on the application, you’ll want to weigh your options in terms of length, tensile strength, color and package size. To make sure you get the job done right the first time, we’ve compiled a buyer’s guide for industrial strength zip ties.

Standard Industrial Cable Ties

Heavy Duty Cable Ties

  • Varying lengths – 8”, 9”, 14”, 18”, 21” 24”, 30”, 32”, 36” 48” and 60”
  • Tensile strengths of 120 lbs. or 175 lbs.
  • Multiple color options
  • Sold in bundles of 50, 100, 500 or 1,000

The heavy duty cable ties are some of our most commonly used ties for industrial strength jobs. They come in a wide range of colors and lengths, and still hold up to 175 lbs., making them a trusted tool for many wiring and bundling applications. Their high-quality nylon construction makes them the ideal industrial zip tie.

Extra Heavy Duty Cable Ties

  • Varying lengths – 9”, 15”, 19, 22”, 28”, 34” and 40”
  • Tensile strength of 250 lbs.
  • Color options of black and natural
  • Sold in bundles of 100 or 500

These are our strongest industrial ties, holding up to 250 lbs. For the heaviest materials, wiring or bundles, these cable ties are a necessity and will give you peace of mind in the security of your work. Common industrial applications for extra heavy duty cable ties include manufacturing, marine, automotive and construction.

Specialty Industrial Cable Ties

Stainless Steel Cable Ties

  • Varying lengths – 5”, 8”, 11”, 14”, 17”, 20”, 21”, 27”, 33”, 40”, 42”, 47” and 60”
  • Tensile strengths of 200 lbs. or 350 lbs.
  • Single color option – silver
  • Sold in bundles of 100

These industrial strength stainless steel ties are our strongest ties, securing up to 350 lbs. An ideal tool for any industry or manufacturing setting, stainless steel cable ties hold up in even the harshest environmental conditions and temperatures. We often see them used in food and chemical processing, hospital settings, paper mills and other industrial settings.

Metal Detectable Cable Ties

  • Varying lengths – 4”, 7”, 8”, 11”, 14”
  • Tensile strengths of 50 lbs., 60 lbs. and 120 lbs.
  • Single color option – teal
  • Sold in bundles of 100

Metal detectable cable ties are ideal for a wide array of industries – food, beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetic. With a maximum tensile strength of 120 lbs., these industrial cable ties can hold and bundle a wide variety of goods. They are an ideal solution for manufacturers or shippers that need to ensure zip ties stay out of product to avoid critical recalls and liability issues.

Tefzel Cable Ties

  • Varying lengths – 4”, 7”, 8”, 11”, 14”
  • Tensile strengths of 50 lbs. or 120 lbs.
  • Single color option – aqua blue
  • Sold in bundles of 25, 50, 100 or 1,000

While these are not the strongest cable ties ever, Tefzel ties still count as industrial cable ties due to their moderate tensile strengths of 120 lbs. and ability to withstand exposure to acids and chemicals. Tefzel is radiation resistant up to 100 megarads and meets IEEE requirement 333. Tefzel also withstands high temperatures, ultraviolet light exposure, and meets UL flammability requirement 94V-0.

Cold Weather Cable Ties

  • Varying lengths – 7”, 11” and 14”
  • Tensile strengths of 50 lbs. or 120 lbs.
  • Single color option – black
  • Sold in bundles of 100

For outdoor heavy-duty work, our cold weather cable ties are an ideal solution. Their special construction allows them to provide industrial strength bundling capabilities in even the harshest environments – as low as -4°F.

No matter what your job is, you want to trust the tools you’re working with. Nelco’s industrial strength cable ties are tested and proven to hold up in the harshest environments. To get a quote on your bulk order of industrial cable ties, contact a representative.