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50 Years of Innovations ! |
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more coming
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| History |
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June, 1958 |
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Natural and U.V. Black Ties.
Problem: Lacing cord & tape were the only tools used prior to the invention of the first cable tie.
Solution: Faster, more efficient means of bundling/fastening.
Part Number: TY5, TY5X, TY8, TY8X |
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June, 1963 |
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Metal Bard & Curved Tail.
Problem: No positive lock/Twisted into place.
Solution: Barb gave positive and more reliable.
Part Number: TY5M, TY25M, TY25M-2 |
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May, 1969 |
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Polypropylene Cable Ties.
Problem: Chemical exposure eroded nylon.
Solution: Much greater chemical resistance than nylon 6.6.
Part Number: TYP25MX |
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July, 1972 |
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Fluoropolymer (Tefzel).
Problem: Heat and radiation eroded nylon.
Solution: Greater heat (302º vs 185º) and radiation resistance.
Part Number: TYZ25M |
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June, 1973 |
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Heat Stabilized (105ºC).
Problem: Heat exposure softened/weakened nylon.
Solution: Greater heat (221º vs 185º) resistance.
Part Number: TYH25M |
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June, 1978 |
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Flame Retardant.
Problem: Exposure to flame/Fire hazard.
Solution: Meets UL 94V-O flammability rating.
Part Number: TY25MFR |
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January, 1983 |
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Nylon 12.
Problem: Nylon 66 affected by moisture containt / UV exposure.
Solution: Nylon 12 minimum effect to moisture / UV resistance.
Part Number: TYC25MX |
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August, 1989 |
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Fluoropolymer (Halar).
Problem: Need for low smoke in air handling applications.
Solution: Low smoke density / UL 984V-O flammability rating.
Part Number: TYV25M |
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March, 2005 |
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UV - Heat Stabilized.
Problem: Heat / UV exposure required in same product.
Solution: Greater heat (221º vs 185º) resistance / UV stabilized.
Part Number: TY25MX-A |
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March, 2005 |
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Extra-High Temperature (150ºC).
Problem: Greater heat exposure than TYH product.
Solution: Greater heat (302º vs 221º) resistance.
Part Number: TYHT25M |
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August, 2006 |
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Detectable Cable Ties.
Problem: Contaminants falling into food processing.
Solution: Detectable by both x-ray and magnetic scanner.
Part Number: TY25M-NDT, TY25M-PDT |
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more coming
in 2008 |
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