Lots of people don’t wonder how big or how small they can get a cable tie or cable tie–until they need one. Then, the size of these tools becomes very relevant. You sometimes need every scrap of a cable tie to get a job done and close the tie. When you have a skinny gap you need to get a cable tie through, or long cable ties to help your projects go the distance, UHElectric has you covered. Let’s jump right into some of the specifics of our catalog.
What Are the Different Sizes of Cable Ties?
You can think about the size of cable ties in terms of both length and width. A cable tie can be short and wide, long and thin, or many combinations in between. With that said, some sizes are in higher demand than others. Some lengths and widths will have dozens of options, while more specialized needs might have only six or seven varieties available.
Cable Ties By Length
On the UHElectric website, you can find a variety of cable ties ranging in length from 80mm to 1500mm. Click on the length you need in the list below to go to the product page for the corresponding size.
Cable Ties By Width
Cable ties are measured in millimeters in length and width. This is because most cable ties are narrow, and measuring in inches would not provide the same precision. UHElectric offers cable ties as narrow as 2.5 mm (0.09 inches) and as wide as 8.8 mm (0.3 inches). Click on the width you need in the list below to go to the corresponding size’s cable tie page.
Cable Ties By Color
Cable ties also come in many colors, typically used to identify different applications and organize cable bundles. Different colors allow for quick identification and maintenance of cable or item classification. Click on the list below to select the cable tie color you need.
Green
Grey
Orange
Pink
White
Yellow
How Big Are Heavy Duty Cable Ties?
Heavy duty cable ties are judged by their tensile strength. This means how much weight the cable tie/zip tie can hold before it snaps. Heavy duty cable ties are classified as those that can hold at least 120 lbs. There are some on the market that can hold 450 lbs or more. At UHElectric, our nylon heavy duty cable tie selection holds from 120 to 179 lbs. We rigorously test each batch of ties to make sure they all meet the same quality standards.
Usually, when a cable tie breaks, it is going to be at the head, though the stem (long part) can also break or become weak over time if it is holding too much weight. This is especially true if you choose cheaper cable ties made with lower-quality plastic. UHElectric carries mainly high-quality Nylon 6.6 cable ties, which can stand up to temperatures anywhere from -40 to 185 degrees Fahrenheit.
What Are the Different Types of Cable Ties?
Why do cable ties come in so many different sizes? Because they have so many different uses! Here are just some of the types of cable ties that might work for you.
- Low profile cable ties have smaller heads so they can fit into tighter spaces. We carry these in lengths from 7 to 20” and in strengths up to 120 lb.
- Stainless steel cable ties are used in the most extreme industrial and commercial applications. We carry these in lengths from 7 to 26” and in strengths up to 350 lb.
- Screw mount cable ties have an extra part attached to the head so they can be mounted with a screw. We carry these in lengths from 4.3 to 15” and in strengths up to 120 lb.
- Double loop cable ties have two fasteners and a long stem so you can wrap two bundles of cable with the same tie. We carry these in lengths from 6 to 12” and in strengths up to 50 lb.
- Reusable/releasable cable ties let you unclip the stem from the fastener and pull it back out so the tie can be reused. We carry these in lengths from 6.3 to 15” with a strength of up to 50 lb.
Still don’t see the type or size of cable tie you need? Visit UHElectric.com and do a custom search to find more options.
