Cable Tie Raw Materials-stainless Steel Tie
black stainless steel zip ties was first produced commercially in 1938. The preferred metal zip tie mount material is a nylon synthetic polymer that has superior physical properties to other materials. Nylon polymers have high strength and reliable temperature resistance. This makes it easy to use in materials used in engineering work – therefore, it belongs to the class of polymers called engineering thermoplastics
Nylon materials contain a group of resins that contain amide groups -CONH-. During the polymerization process, small amide monomers are linked together to form long polymer chains called polyamides.
Nylons have excellent properties, including strength, stiffness, toughness and high service temperatures. Nylon cable ties are popular because they are highly resistant to effects and have an ideal coefficient of friction and perfect wear resistance. The material is also resistant to lubricants, chemicals and other fuels. However, nylon is not resistant to stronger acids, phenols and other oxidizing properties.
Other issues include the material's sensitivity to environmental conditions. Therefore, metal cable tie base must be moistened to achieve optimal performance. All nylon cable ties should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Taking such measures will help extend the performance level and durability of self locking stainless steel cable ties,
General purpose nylon can operate at stable temperatures up to 185 F in most applications. Nylon 6/6, on the other hand, is a rugged nylon grade that is best suited for stainless steel cable straps manufacturing and meets UL 94V-2 flammability. The material can operate well in temperatures from -40 F – 185 F.
Nylon 66 is a raw material composed of two monomers that each have six carbon atoms, along with adipic acid and hexamethylenediamine. Nylon 66 is a material that combines propylene, benzene, adipic acid, and HMD. These raw materials are often referred to as raw materials.
Another form, heat stabilized 6/6 can be used at elevated temperatures up to 250 F. Generally speaking, nylon will degrade in physical properties as well as wear and tear due to high temperatures. Nylon cables have a higher resistance to heat along with special heat stabilizers. These stabilized nylons are engineered to withstand continuous exposure to high temperatures ranging up to 185 F. These materials meet UL standards for electrical use.
UV stabilized 6/6 nylon works well under continuous and even long exposure. Such nylon cable ties are resistant to weathering, additional UV rays. This grade is usually produced after adding stabilizers to the nylon resin. UV stabilized nylon cable ties are usually only available in black.
