This application guide is intended to describe the mechanical properties most often considered in the design and intended performance of cable ties and their associated fixing devices. When considering the mechanical properties of any fastening device, understanding its intended use is the best way to prioritize the most important mechanical characteristics. The versatility of cable ties and their associated fixing devices has led to their use in a very wide variety of applications. Therefore, the set of physical characteristics offered in a given product can often go beyond that which is critical for an application. It is important that users and specifiers understand that all cable ties are not the same, despite their outward appearance. Materials, design, and control of manufacturing processes combine to provide the mechanical properties declared by the manufacturer and help ensure their reliability in the application environments and conditions specified for the products.

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