Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Tips For Selecting Good Tie Wires

By John Reynolds


There are many uses of cable ties, in fact, the list is practically endless. However, you have to be careful when choosing a cable for your project since numerous things come to play. Most people do not think that there is a difference between cable ties. However, this is not the case and here are some of the things that you should put in mind when selecting tie wires.

The other thing that you need to consider is the weight of the load and the safety factor. The safety factor is calculated in ratio, and the minimum one is usually 4:1 or 5:1 at times it can go as high as 10:1. When calculating the safety factor, you need to put other elements into consideration like the shock load that might be attained while blowing off that air ventilation system, earthquakes or exposure to winds.

The next thing that you need to select is the construction of the cable. You need to know if it is going to be using any pulleys and if this is the case, you should consult with that table regarding the minimum recommended pulley groove diameter. This is a significant step as it is used in determining the constructions of the tie wraps that will be compatible with the lift that is being used.

You have an option of using a galvanized wire, one that has been coated with petroleum-based lube or a stainless steel product, depending on the project at hand. Make sure that the material that you use is the right once. By doing this, you can be guaranteed that the wires will not need to be replaced for a long time.

Make sure that you have inspected the product that you are buying, and it is worth the price. Some products are made from durable products, and they are expensive as compared to those who have been made from the material that is not strong. Thus, you should select the right product that you will need to make the project not only work but also function for a long time without the need of replacing the tie wraps.

Choose ties depending on the project hat you are working on with the many different designs; you cannot just pick any to use. You have to make sure that the design that you use will fit in whatever that you are making. If you are not sure, ask the technician to help you with the selection.

Take the time and so the measurement on the place that the tie is going to be placed. This will help you when choosing the size. With so many sizes available you might be overwhelmed on the one that suits you. However, the right size will make whatever it is that you are making function properly.

All these are some of the things that you need to keep in mind when selecting a tie wire. If you choose the right one, you will have no trouble with your project. On another hand, if you do not choose the right product, you will have customers who are not satisfied, and this could be frustrating.




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