There’s very little difference between the three, they are all the same product. The main indicator for the name is location. In the US cable ties are more commonly referred to as Zip Ties, whereas in the UK Cable Ties and Tie Wraps are the more common terminology. There also terms to be a difference in the in the terminology by use case. They are more commonly referred to as Tie Wraps in the building trade or warehousing. Mark the position of the screw mount cable tie/s on the surface where the cables will be running and drill holes at regular intervals into the wall or flat surface. Secure the ties to the surface with screws or bolts before guiding the cables along the line of ties. Wrap the tie around the cables in a loop and secure in the usual way, by threading the end of the tie trough the pawl. Once the tie has been tightened, any excess can be cut off. Network cable management– network cabling needs to be well organised not only to avoid it looking a mess but also to ensure a good air flow. Where air flow is impeded, overheating can occur, leading to increased maintenance requirements and even hardware failure. There are different types of cable tie, including stainless steel cable ties, releasable cable ties, and cable tray cable ties to name a few. One particular type of tie is the screw mount cable tie. Screw mount cable ties

Under desk cable management– extension cables are often used for the many cables found under a work desk but these can be a trip hazard and are unsightly. A screw mount cable tie can wrap around the plug lead and be fastened to the underside of the desk or to a wall. We have an article covering this here. However usually the most environmentally friendly cable ties are the reusable cable ties, as they aren’t single use. Alternatively the bio degradable cable ties are now being used by many retailer or events companies as a greener option. There are many different types of cable tie, including heavy-duty metal ties, plastic ties, and Velcro cable ties in the form of a Velcro strap. Below are some of the main types: The strongest mass market cable ties have a 114KG tensile strength (251lb) This is the strength for the plastic (nylon) cable ties. Stainless Steel Cable Ties are stronger with a tensile strength of 160KG (352lb).We have a full table of the cable tie strengths here.In our latest article, we take a close look at a particular type of cable tie, the screw mount cable tie, and examine the part they play in cable management. Nylon cable ties HVAC– in any indoor industrial environment where vibrating components can be damaging, for example industrial generator parts and HVAC components, screw mount cable ties can be used to stabilise cabling and wiring to minimise or prevent vibration. You are required to have an RMA (Returned Merchandise Authorization) assigned by our customer service team.To apply for an RMA you must fill out our RMA request Form linked here.