Metal Cable Ties

Metal cable ties, also known as stainless steel cable ties, steel zip ties, or metal zip straps, provide a heavy‑duty alternative to nylon ties. Supplied in high‑grade 316 stainless steel, with epoxy or polyester coatings available, these fasteners are preferred in UK industrial, marine, construction, and automotive sectors. Primarily used by professionals in harsh or critical environments, they are also ideal for demanding consumer applications, such as home workshop or garden use. Sizes range from 150mm to 1,200mm, with widths from 4.6mm to 7.9mm; coatings offer black epoxy or polyester over bare stainless steel metal.

Key Product Features and Benefits

• Exceptional tensile strength (up to 160kg loop strength), outperforming nylon ties many times over.
• Corrosion resistance, especially 316-grade stainless – offering resistance to saltwater, chemicals, and outdoor environments.
• Wide operating temperature range (–80°C to +538°C), fireproof, and UV resistant – perfect for high-heat or sun-exposed applications.
• Coatings (epoxy or polyester) reduce galvanic reaction with other metals, protect cable insulation and hardware, and enhance handling comfort.
• Self-locking roller-ball or punch-lock mechanisms offer secure, single-use fastening; some variants provide reusable options.

Common UK Use Cases

• Securing cable bundles in oil & gas, petrochemical, or chemical plant installations, where heat, corrosion and vibrations are extreme.
• Fixing marine wiring, hoses, and underwater pipework exposed to salt spray, UV, and long-term immersion.
• Using within automotive and aerospace industries to manage engine bay wiring harnesses resistant to oil, grease and heat.
• Bundling structural components, conduits or scaffold netting in construction or mining, where strength and durability matter most.
• Outdoor landscaping, garden lighting, fencing or signage installations, where UV and weather exposure demands long-lasting ties.

Related Product Ranges

For lighter indoor wiring, consider our Plastic Cable Ties. If contamination detection is required (e.g., food or pharmaceutical), our Metal Detectable Cable Ties offer a detectable blue option.

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