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Cable Ties Section

Mission Statement

The NEMA 5FB.2 Cable Ties Section will promote high value, consistent quality, safe and efficient application for cable ties and their associated fixing devices that meets the expectations of a wide variety of users.

Includes metallic, nonmetallic and composite cable ties and associated fixing devices within the scope of IEC 62275, trinationally harmonized standard UL 62275/CSA C22.2 No. 62275-10/NMX-J-623-ANCE-2010 and binationally harmonized standard UL 1565/CSA C22.2 No. 18.5.

About NEMA Cable Tie Manufacturers

NEMA member companies comprise the leading global cable tie brands and most experienced cable tie manufacturers in the world. Since the invention of the cable tie in the 1950’s, NEMA manufacturers have kept pace with the latest material and manufacturing technologies and today provide a wide variety of fastening solutions that address seemingly endless uses for the product. From simple everyday uses to those requiring tight specification, there is likely a cable tie that will meet your need.

NEMA cable tie manufacturers have led the development of high industry standards for their products since before 1980.

Technical Activities

The technical activities of the NEMA 5FB.2 Section are carried out by its Technical Committee. Through a coordinated effort under the auspices of the Council for Harmonization of Electrotechnical Standards of the Nations of the Americas (CANENA) THSC 23A-62275 Cable ties, NEMA members lead the adoption of IEC 62275, Cable ties for electrical installations, as an American National Standard and a regionally harmonized standard. The Committee has developed technical communications for use by the NEMA Cable Ties Section in seating the new standard. The committee will cooperate with UL and CSA in the seamless transition of requirements for cable ties and their fixing devices from the present binational standard UL 1565/CSA C22.2 No.18.5 and the new trinational standard UL 62275/CSA C22.2 No.62275-10/NMX-J-623-ANCE-2010.

In 2012, the Technical Committee will also provide technical input into the U.S. National Committee to the IEC on the maintenance of IEC 62275 and promote global adoption of this standard.

New North American Standard

The first edition of trinationally harmonized UL 62275/CSA C22.2 No. 62275-10/NMX-J-623-ANCE-2010, Cable ties for electrical installations, was published on February 26, 2010. The standard is now in effect but will not completely replace the present requirements for cable ties in binational standard UL 1565/CSA C22.2 No.18.5 Positioning Devices until February 26, 2013. During the three year transition period, specifiers and users of cable ties will begin to notice some changes in the product classifications and package markings. Here is "What you need to know NOW"

Go here for the UL 62275 scope.

NEW Type Classification Guide Available! Download a copy of this new comprehensive NEMA guide on the new cable tie type classifications!

NEMA Podcast on the new UL 62275! Go here for a podcast recorded on April 1, 2010 that explains the many positive changes that the new standard will bring to cable tie industry stakeholders.

Continue visiting this site frequently for updates that will provide useful information on the important changes resulting from the new standard.

The 5FB.2 Technical Committee has also developed practical information, including best-practice selection and installation guidelines and clear communication on technical aspects and frequently asked questions related to standard classifications for cable ties and their associated fixing devices. 

Standards and Publications

NEMA Publications relevant to cable ties and fixing devices for electrical installations

Cable Ties Application Guide 1: Application Environments - Air-Handling Spaces (Air Plenums)

Cable Ties Application Guide 2: Application Environments - Exposure to Ultraviolet Light

Cable Ties Application Guide 3: Application Environments - Corrosive Atmospheres

Cable Ties Application Guide 4: Temperature Considerations

Cable Ties Application Guide 5: Flammability

Cable Ties Application Guide 6: Mechanical Strength

UL Standards relevant to cable ties and fixing devices

UL 1565/CSA C.22 No.18.5

Positioning Devices

(a Binational standard for Canada and U.S.)

Links to other relevant standards for cable ties and fixing devices

Go here for Cable Ties and Fixing Devices (UL Listed)

Go here for Cable Ties and Fixing Devices (UL Recognized)

Government Relations

Through NEMA, the section develops industry positions on legislative and regulatory initiatives that may affect member products, markets, and customers.   NEMA's work has resulted in contributions to public policy development and in promoting competitiveness, technological progress, and public safety.  On the Government Affairs homepage members can search for and e-mail federal representatives to convey opinions regarding energy policy or other issues related to the electroindustry.

NEMA Government Affairs provides specific services to its members and information in the areas of Environment, Health & Safety; Energy; and International Trade & Commerce. 

Market Economics

NEMA Business Information Services (NEMA/BIS)  provides market data to the public as well as to members.

For the public:

Statistics on domestic product shipments are available. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau has been re-packaged to reflect the products within NEMA divisions.

For members:

Through NEMA, member companies are able to develop and implement tailored, industry-specific market and statistical programs that benefit participating companies. Reports may include:

• Product orders and sales         
• Market forecasting 
• Shipments by trading areas         
• Channels of distribution         
• Financial and operating ratios         
• Wages and benefits         
• Foreign trade

The association also conducts economic analyses on the impact of legislation and regulations on member products, and monitors and reports on key industry market indicators. All programs comply with NEMA statistical confidentiality policies. For more information, please see Business & Economy.

Membership              

Membership in NEMA is open to any firm actively engaged in the manufacture in North America of a product within the NEMA scope and for sale in the open market. Membership of foreign firms is subject to product section policies and NEMA Board of Governors approval.

NEMA operates on a fee-for-service basis. Each product section establishes its projects and activities and approves an annual operating budget. A fee is then established using an annual average of net domestic sales of products within the NEMA scope. Visit our Joining NEMA section for more information on membership.

 
Manufacturers:

	ACT Fastening Solutions
	Avery Dennison - Fastener Division
	HellermannTyton Corporation
	Panduit Corporation
	Thomas & Betts Corporation