[OT?] UV resistant Zip Ties

"terryc"

..... Phil

I thought all the black ties were UV resistant, I could be wrong.

you are correct

Sadly not.

You could use stainless steel ties, although expensive in comparison and you need the correct tool to do the job properly and neatly (also pricey of course).

James

Burndy. Ty-Rap. etc. Available at any electrical wholesalers along with plenty of advice and samples.

ight

They are.

I have in the past used them outdoors, but after a few years they do fail. This does not appear to be from UV though as they aren't brittle or powdery (typical of UV damage), they just seem to cleanly break and fall off.

The ones in question were the standard ones from WES. No data is available.

As mentioned in other posts, checking out Farnell, RS, Haymans , and getting ones specifically for outdoors (or whatever use you have in mind) would be a good idea. Plumbing suppliers might have a specific product for your exact purpose.

UV damage to white ties seems to be in the form of them going brittle

- usually going brown. You disturb them and they fall apart.

Easier and far cheaper just to use a strip of wire.