Datasheet

148 – Fastening Solutions I ABB
Material specications
Material selection and specications
Polyamide 6.6
- Thermoplastic material used in cable ties for universal
applications in the industry
- Excellent resistance to shocks, chemicals, oils and tempera-
ture uctuations
- High surface hardness and a small coefcient of friction
- Flammability rating: UL 94 V-2
- Halogen free and Silicone free
- Indoor applications
- Ty-Fast
®
ties in standard Polyamide 6.6 are available in
natural colour and in a wide range of colours
- Ty-Rap
®
ties in standard Polyamide 6.6 are available in
natural colour only
Polyamide 6.6, weather resistant
- Similar to Polyamide 6.6, but recommended for outdoor
applications
- UV-resistant
- Halogen free and Silicone free
- Ty-Fast
®
ties in weather resistant Polyamide 6.6 are available
in black colour only (with 2 % carbon for military specica-
tions)
- Ty-Rap
®
ties in weather resistant Polyamide 6.6 are available
in black colour (with 2 % carbon for military specications)
and in a wide range of colours (except natural)
- Flammability rating: UL 94 V-2
Polyamide 6.6, heat stabilised
- Similar to Polyamide 6.6, but increased operating tempera-
tures, up to 105°C
- Excellent tensile strength
- High temperature resistance
- Colour: natural (may have a greenish tint)
- Flammability rating: UL 94 V-2
Selecting the right material for your applications
ABB offers cable ties and accessories in a wide variety of
materials, each suited for specic environments. The purpose
of this document, therefore, is to assist in choosing the best
material for a particular application.
The effects of weathering, ame, chemicals, extreme tempera-
tures and radiation on the different materials is clearly pre-
sented 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, identication ties, mounting
bases, lashing ties, etc., offered by ABB.
Material specications
Note: Nylon (Polyamide) is inherently susceptible to environ-
mental 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.
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 & benets of Polyamide 6.6, weather
resistant and Polyamide 6.6, heat stabilised
- Colour: black
- Flammability rating: UL 94 V-2
Polyamide 6.6, ame retardant
- Excellent ammability rating: UL 94 V-0
- Ideal in areas where human life is at risk
- Colour: white
Polyamide 6.6, detectable
- Similar to Polyamide 6.6, but contains a compound detec-
table by metal detectors (tested and rated at 1.5 mm diame-
ter ferrous sphere setting) and X-ray equipment
- Colour: bright blue, also contributes to visual detection
- Especially recommend for the food industry, and for any other
contamination sensitive industry using detection equipment
- Halogen free and silicone free
- Flammability rating: UL 94 V-2
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