Plastic cable ties with metal pigments
Are you looking for plastic cable ties with metal pigments? And do you work in the food, pharmaceutical, animal feed, or chemical industry? Then you naturally want to avoid product contamination, such as cut-off ends of cable ties. You probably work with metal detection, X-ray detection, and/or visual inspection systems on a daily basis. With detectable cable ties, you ensure optimal safety in your production process.
Material grades: Polyamide 6.6 or polypropylene?
Cable ties with metal pigments are available in two types of plastic: polyamide 6.6 and polypropylene. Which material grade is suitable for you depends on your working conditions.
Is chemical resistance and/or buoyancy in liquids important? Then choose detectable cable ties made of polypropylene. If price and/or tensile strength is more important than chemical resistance, polyamide 6.6 is the better choice.
Unique production process
During the production of these cable ties, metal particles are evenly mixed with the base material (PA 6.6 or polypropylene). This enables the detection of small fragments of cable ties. The density of the metal particles in WKK’s cable ties is higher than that of comparable products from other brands, ensuring the strongest magnetic attraction.
Compliant with European HACCP guidelines
Detectable cable ties comply with the guidelines for HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point). These requirements, established by the EU, are a preventive, systematic approach to food safety. Physical, biological, and chemical risks are proactively addressed.
Features of plastic cable ties with metal pigments
Striking colour for optimal visual detection
The bright blue colour allows for easy visual detection. Blue is a colour that rarely occurs in nature, which makes these cable ties stand out more easily.
Free from halogens and silicones
The metal-detectable cable ties in WKK’s range are free from halogens and silicones.
Closure types and brands
We offer cable ties with metal pigments from two brands: our own brand WKK, and Ty-Rap®. The main difference between the two is that Ty-Rap® cable ties feature a stainless steel locking barb, while WKK cable ties have a plastic locking barb. Additionally, WKK cables ties are more competitively priced.
Looking for cable ties made of a different material?
WKK also supplies standard plastic cable ties and stainless steel cable ties. Both material types are suitable for a variety of basic and extreme applications. Plastic cable ties are less durable, strong, and heat-resistant than stainless steel ones, but often meet most requirements for tensile strength, heat resistance, and lifespan.
Tailored advice
Would you like to know more about our detectable cable ties? Then contact one of our advisors. We’re happy to answer all your questions.
