Thomas and Betts Catamount Twist Tail Cable Tie

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Thomas & Betts Catamount® Twist Tail Cable Ties

"Tool-less" Design = Easy Installation

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What's special about these cable fasteners?

Break off intervals allow you to break the cable tie after installation without the use of a cable tie tool
Quick easy installation cuts down on overall labor costs
Ideal for use in environments where space limitations won't allow you to use a cable tie gun
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Thomas & Betts has created the first cable tie that can be installed flush without the use of a cable tie installation tool. These zip ties have various breaking points that allow you to break off the cable tie and leave a smooth edge to prevent damaging the cables or scratching the installer.

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50 lbs tensile strength allows you to safely and securely bundle cables
Cable bundling no longer requires a tool so you are left to carry less on the job
Tail is removed with a twist motion and leaves behind a clean, smooth edge
Constructed of UV and Weather Resistant 6.6 Nylon
RoHS Compliant
Complies to UL 94 V-2 Flammability Rating

Material	Weather Resistant Nylon 6/6
Temperature Rating	-40° to 185° F (-49° to 85° C)
Flammability Rating	UL 94 V-2
Tensile Strength	50 lb
Width	0.187"
Length	7.7", 11.7", 14.7"

Materials for Molded Assembly Hardware

Property	ASTM Method	Test Condition	Units	Molded 6/6 Nylon
Tensile Strength	ASTM D638	+73° F; 50% RH	kpsi	11.2
Elongation at Break	ASTM D638	+73° F; 50% RH	%	≥ 300
Yield Strength	ASTM D638	+73° F; 50% RH	kpsi	8.5
Shear Strength	ASTM D732	Dry As Molded (DAM)	kpsi	9.6
Deformation Under Load	ASTM D621	2,000 psi +122° F, DAM	%	1.4
IZOD Impact	ASTM D256	+73° F; 50% RH	ft lb/in	2.1
Tensile Impact Strength	ASTM D1822	+73°F; Long Specimen; DAM	ft lb/in²	240
Melting Point	ASTM D789	Fisher-Johns	°F	491
Thermal Linear Expansion	ASTM D696	DAM	in/in/°F	4 x 10^-5
Thermal Conductivity	-	DAM Conche-Fitch	BTU - in/h . ft² . °F	1.7
Brittleness Temperature	ASTM D746	50% RH	°F	-85
Oxygen Index	ASTM D2863	DAM 50% RH	%O₂	28 31
UL Flammability	UL 94	DAM 50% RH	- -	V-2 V-2

Sample Thickness	UL Flammability	Energy Source	Specific Optical Density
			@ Max. Smoke Accumulation	@ 2 Minutes
1/8"	94 V-2	Radiant Plus Flaming Gas Jets	26	1

Results as provided by National Bureau of Standards (NBS). Results may not be directly correlated with larger fires, such as burning buildings. Material should be tested to your application.

Material	Minimum Thickness (in)	Temperature Index		Hot Wire Ignition (sec)
		Electrical (°C)	Mechanical w/o Impact (°C)
6/6 Nylon	0.058	125	85	15.0

Temperature Index is the temperature at which the specific property will decrease to one-half its original value after 60,000 hours exposure at that temperature.

PART #	DIMENSIONS L x W	MAXIMUM BUNDLE DIAMETER	QUANTITY / PACK	WEIGHT / PACK	COLOR OPTIONS	PRICE / PACK
TB-TT-7-50	7.7" x 0.187"	1-3/4"	100	0.31 lbs	Black, White	Temporarily Out of Stock
TB-TT-11-50	11.7" x 0.187"	3"	100	0.53 lbs	Black, White	Temporarily Out of Stock
TB-TT-14-50	14.7" x 0.187"	4"	100	0.60 lbs	Black, White	Temporarily Out of Stock


Easy Removal of Twist Tail end	Useful with Computer Cables


Good for Server Racks	and Patch Panels


Thomas & Betts Twist Tail Cable Ties

Installation Instructions:


	1. Secure Twist Tail around a bundle of cables.		2. Grasp the excess tail between your thumb and forefinger.


	3. Bend at one of the intervals closest to the cable tie head.		4. Bend again in the opposite direction and twist; the tail breaks right off, leaving no sharp edges to scratch your hands or your cables.

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