Standard cable ties usually have a usable length that s about 20 30% shorter than the total tie length, because part of the tie is needed to pass through the locking head.
Most standard ties are made from Nylon 6/6, which offers good strength and flexibility for everyday use. For tougher environments, manufacturers also produce heavy-duty cable ties with widths over 12 mm, designed for high-load applications.
For outdoor or extreme conditions, specialized versions are available in UV-stabilized polymers or stainless steel, providing better resistance to sunlight, moisture, chemicals, and corrosion.
Standard Cable Tie Size Matrix (Length Width)Length (mm)Width (mm)Avg. Tensile StrengthBest For100 mm2.5 mm8 18 kg (18 40 lbs)Small electronics, securing light cable bundles150 mm3.6 mm18 kg (40 lbs)Household organization, bundling cords200 mm3.6 mm4.8 mm18 22 kg (40 50 lbs)Standard, versatile size for home and light industrial use250 mm4.8 mm22 kg (50 lbs)Securing bundles behind desks, car wiring300 mm4.8 mm22 34 kg (50 75 lbs)Server rooms, electrical panels, thicker wire bundles350 380 mm4.8 mm7.6 mm22 45 kg (50 100 lbs)Heavy-duty bundling, construction, industrial routing400 1200 mm9.0 12.0 mm55 114+ kg (120 250+ lbs)Shipping/marine manufacturing, heavy-duty machinery.