How and why to use cable tie mounts?
How and why to use cable tie mounts
Cable ties, cable tie mounts and their accessories are excellent, convenient and affordable solutions for wire and cable management. These cable tie mounts come in a variety of stock, so one can order the specific item for their project. Some are designed for outdoor installation that will need high tensile strength. Most are resistant to grease, oil, salt and other atmospheric agents. These products are fairly inexpensive, even when purchased in bulk.
Self Adhesive Cable Tie Mount
The mounts are engineered to secure ties against a wall or other type of setting. Most can be self adhesive cable tie mount, allowing a stronger mounting for nylon cable ties. This eliminates the need for screws for installation, though there may be circumstances where both are needed. These mounts accommodate intermediate, miniature or standard cross section cable ties. While there are many colors, the standard color is white.
Low Profile Cable Tie Mounts
Low profile cable tie mounts are utilized for securing bundles in a limited space. If you’re not using self-adhesive ties, a single fastened screw will be required. These are excellent solutions for routing cables and wires where holes cannot be drilled on the mounting surface. The profile design is natural and takes very little room.
Cable tie mounting bases come in several sizes to be used with T18 through T150 series cable ties. Depending on the style and project, the mounts will require two or four screws or adhesive backing for stability and ease of application. A four way mounting base with an acrylic adhesive should be utilized for higher temps, specific chemicals and any potential exposure to UV radiation.
There are also easy release, reusable cable ties for temporary bundling and setting. Cable tie ID tags feature write on marker tags when quick identification of cables and wires may be necessary. One last excellent accessory is the zip tie gun, a tool for easy cable tie Installation.
