As we all know, cable ties have become a very important binding material in daily life and industrial production. It can be said that it is widely used in all walks of life. According to their materials, they can be divided into stainless steel cable ties and nylon cable ties (also known as plastic cable ties). So do you know the difference between these two types of ties? Let’s talk about the comparison and classification of the two.

Nylon cable ties appeared earlier and had a narrow scope of application at the beginning. However, due to their ease of use and low cost, they have been widely accepted by many industries after years of promotion and development.

Although traditional nylon cable ties have the advantages of ease of use and low cost, they also have many disadvantages.

1. Low tensile strength.

It is mainly suitable for wiring, just tie the wire bundles together, but it is not suitable for places with high pulling force requirements, because the pulling force is relatively small and can only withstand tens of kilograms of pulling force.

2. Short service life.

If used at high temperatures, nylon cable ties are generally suitable for indoor environments. Low temperatures. Used in outdoor environments with high humidity and strong ultraviolet rays. They are easy to age and are safe for long-term use. Therefore, its service life is short.

3. The scope of use is limited.

Nylon materials cannot be used in extremely low or ultra-high temperature environments.

Due to these shortcomings of nylon cable ties, stainless steel cable ties came into being. Compared with nylon cable ties, it has the following advantages:

1. High tensile strength.

Its tension can reach more than 1.5 tons, and a variety of sizes and specifications can be selected according to different use environments;

2. Long service life.

Due to different stainless steel brands, the service life of high-brand stainless steel can reach more than ten years, and it can maintain good oxidation resistance and corrosion resistance even in harsh environments.

3. Wide range of use.

It can adapt to different usage environments.

Stainless steel can be divided into austenitic stainless steel, ferritic stainless steel and martensitic stainless steel, so the cable ties made from it can also be divided into three categories. Different materials of stainless steel have different internal compositions, resulting in different performance of cable ties.

Austenitic stainless steel has a chromium content of 16%-26% and a nickel content of less than 35%. It has good corrosion resistance, but cannot be reinforced by heat treatment. It is a non-magnetic material, and 304 is one of the more common types.

Standard ferritic stainless steel contains 10.5%-27% chromium and contains no nickel. Since the carbon content is less than 0.2%, it cannot be reinforced by heat treatment during processing, so it is suitable for non-anti-corrosion occasions.

Martensitic stainless steel not only contains 11.5%-18% chromium, but also contains less than 1.2% carbon, and contains a small amount of nickel, which can be strengthened after heat treatment and has good corrosion resistance.

Nylon cable ties and stainless steel cable ties each have their own advantages and disadvantages. In practical applications, comprehensive considerations must be taken to maximize strengths and avoid weaknesses.