Datasheet
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UV-resistant
Flame retardant Heat resistant Weatherproof Low
temperature
flexibility
Radiation
resistant
Chemically
resistant
Material selection and specifications
Polyamide 6.6
• Thermoplastic material used in cable ties for universal
applications in the industry
• Excellent resistance to shocks, chemicals, oils and
temperature fluctuations
• High surface hardness and a small coefficient of friction
• Flammability rating: UL 94 V-2
• Halogen free and Silicone free
• Available in natural version or in a wide range of colours
• Indoor applications
Polyamide 6.6, weather resistant
• Similar to Polyamide 6.6, but recommended for outdoor
applications
• UV-resistant
• Halogen free and Silicone free
• Colour: black
• Flammability rating: UL 94 V-2
Polyamide 6.6, heat stabilised
• Similar to Polyamide 6.6, but increased operating
temperatures, up to 105°C
• Excellent tensile strength
• High temperature resistance
• Colour: natural (may have a greenish tint)
• Flammability rating: UL 94 V-2
Polyamide 6.6, heat stabilised and UV-resistant
• Similar to Polyamide 6.6, but recommended for outdoor
applications and/or high temperature applications, up to
105°C
• Combines the features & benefits of Polyamide 6.6, weather
resistant and Polyamide 6.6, heat stabilised
• Colour: black
• Flammability rating: UL 94 V-2
Polyamide 6.6, flame retardant
• Excellent flammability rating: UL 94 V-0
• Ideal in areas where human life is at risk
• Colour: white
Polyamide 4.6, extra high temperature (150°C)
• Similar to Polyamide 6.6, but outstanding resistance to high
temperatures up to 150°C
• Halogen free and silicone free
• Colour: light green
• Flammability rating: UL 94 V-2
Thomas & Betts offers cable ties and accessories in a wide
variety of materials, each suited for specific environments. The
purpose of this document, therefore, is to assist in choosing the
best material for a particular application.
The effects of weathering, flame, chemicals, extreme
temperatures and radiation on the different materials is clearly
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presented in tabular form. This will facilitate the choice of the
best material for the application.
Having determined the most suitable material, one can choose
from the wide variety of cable ties, identification ties, mounting
bases, lashing ties, etc., offered by Thomas & Betts.
Selecting the right material for your applications
Material specifications
Note: Nylon (Polyamide) is inherently susceptible to environmental conditions. Polyamide 6.6 cable ties are moisturised to optimum
performance levels at machine-side and should be stored in cool dry areas out of direct sunlight. Cable ties are packaged in plastic bags to
contain moisture and should remain sealed until ready for use.