"Robert11" wrote in message
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Hi,

Was wondering if anyone has any experience using the "Premium" Thomas &
Betts, Black, "UV-Resistant"
nylon tie wraps out of doors ?

e.g., do they become brittle after a fer years due to very cold temps, or
UV
?

Or, do they really hold up well, etc. ?

Thanks,
Bob

I worked at an electrical supply for several years, and When Georgia Power
was building Plant Vogtle nuclear plant, they must have purchased a
truckload or more TY-525-MX (black WP tie-raps). Paperwork had to be
traceable back to the factory. We also sold a lot of of Panduit brand
tie-raps. I think they are of equal quality.
The black ones have carbon in the mix to retard UV damage. If you take one
more step (like put a wrap of tape (3M#88) over the tie-rap) or even paint
it - it should give more years of life.
--but like one post mentioned - Panduit -and T&B if I recall both have
stainless steel versions.

Hal Rosser wrote:

I worked at an electrical supply for several years, and When Georgia Power
was building Plant Vogtle nuclear plant, they must have purchased a
truckload or more TY-525-MX (black WP tie-raps). Paperwork had to be
traceable back to the factory. We also sold a lot of of Panduit brand
tie-raps. I think they are of equal quality.

I used to sell the things in large quantities while working for a
Cincinnati electronics distributor. The T&B's are pricey, but for a
reason. They have a stainless steel barb to lock the ty-wrap (their
trademarked name for the devices). It is much stronger than most
competitors molded nylon barb. The black, uv treated ty-wraps work
very, very well. I'll admit that as a radio amateur, I use the generic
uv resistant ones and they also do the job. I generally tape over them.

Dave Heil K8MN

"Dave Heil" wrote in message
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I used to sell the things in large quantities while working for a
Cincinnati electronics distributor. The T&B's are pricey, but for a
reason. They have a stainless steel barb to lock the ty-wrap (their
trademarked name for the devices).
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That's right. but the regestered name is TyRap. TY525M was the best selling
one we sold.
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