The beauty of a cable tie is their ease to use. Simply insert the pointed end of the cable into the locking piece; usually the square head of the tie and there is a hole which the pointed end of the tie is designed to run through on the clasp, it will only work one way.
How does cable tie work?
The most common cable tie consists of a flexible nylon tape with an integrated gear rack, and on one end a ratchet within a small open case. Once the pointed tip of the cable tie has been pulled through the case and past the ratchet, it is prevented from being pulled back; the resulting loop may only be pulled tighter.
How do you connect cable ties?
- Insert one cable tie's ridged, tapered end into another cable tie's receiving end.
- Repeat the previous step, inserting the third tape into the second cable tie's opening.
- Wrap the length of your cable ties around the cables that you wish to bind together.
- Tie the cable every 2 inches with lacing tape.
How do you use standard cable ties?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qntRb5gM28
What size cable ties do I need?
Cable ties are available in lengths ranging from 4 to 52 inches! Even though chances are pretty good that you'll be opting for something in the one-foot-and-under range, be sure to measure the diameter of the cable bundle you'll be tying.
Basically it comes down to four things, tie design, length, what environment are you installing the tie in, and how strong do you need it to be. There are a lot of different types of cable ties, and each of them are used for a different application. Standard nylon ties are your basic every day cable tie.
Can you break a cable tie?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDtupkfW-Ps
How much weight can a metal cable tie hold?
Standard Cable Ties have a 50 lb. tensile strength. Light Heavy Duty Cable Ties have a tensile strength of 120 lbs. Heavy Duty Cable Ties have a tensile strength of 175 lbs.