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Difference between nylon, plastic and metal zip ties
What's the difference between nylon, plastic and metal cable ties?
The following table displays the pros and cons of each cable tie. Discover which cable tie does suit you depending on the temperature and applications you want to use your zip ties for.
Nylon Zip Ties
Strength & material
- Moderate
- Nylon 6/6
Temperature range
- 40°f To 185°f
Features
- Flexibility
- Durability
Applications
- General-Purpose bundling
- Light to moderate-duty applications
Suitable for
- Indoor
- Some outdoor settings
- Limited; Uv-Stabilized options available
- Moderate
- Cost-Effective
- Flexible
- Easy to use
- Available in various colors for identification
Cons
- Limited resistance to uv
- Limited resistance to high temperatures
Plastic Zip Ties
Strength & material
- Light-Duty
- Polypropylene
- Polyvinyl Chloride (Pvc)
Temperature Range
- 20°f To 140°f
Features
- Flexibility
Applications
- Light-Duty
Suitable for
- Damp environments
- Chemically reactive environments
- Moderate (depends on plastic type)
Chemical Resistance
- Good (resists some chemicals)
- Resistant
- Affordable
- Available in various colors for identification
Cons
- Lower temperature
- tensile strength
- Limited durability
- Low resistance to outdoor elements than nylon or metal
Metal Zip Ties
Strength & material
- High tensile strenght
- Stainless steel
Temperature Range
- -100°f to 1000°f
Features
- Extremely strong
Applications
- Heavy-duty
- Industrial applications
Suitable for
- Outdoor applications
- Marine applications
- Coastal applications
- Excellent, especially stainless steel
- Excellent; highly resistant to chemicals
- Superior strength
- High resistance to heat and corrosion
- Excellent for heavy-duty applications
- Durable in harsh environments
Cons
- Higher cost
- Less flexibility
- Can have sharp edges if not trimmed correct
If you have any questions or want to see which of the cable ties are suited to your project then get in contact with us today!