Looking for heat resistant alternative to zip ties
Looking for heat resistant alternative to zip ties I'm in the middle of an LS3 swap for my C5. While removing the O2 sensor wiring harnesses I found that most of the zip ties I used to hold stuff away from the longtubes had become brittle and broke easily when manipulated. I'll be running a lot more critical components (like oil cooler lines) in the future so I want to avoid issues.
Is there a heat resistant, cost effective alternative to typical black auto parts store zip ties to hold things like wiring and hoses away from heat?
Is there a heat resistant, cost effective alternative to typical black auto parts store zip ties to hold things like wiring and hoses away from heat?
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How about ADEL clamps. My local aircraft surplus has ADEL clamps with silicone rubber liners for high temp applications. Also, Improved Racing carries them: http://www.improvedracing.com/hose-c...ing-p-322.html
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Out of curiosity, what color were the cable ties you are using? If they are the standard nylon color that may be 1 of the issues. Typically the black ones are Protected from UV and they last longer in outdoor environments. But with that said all nylon will get brittle over time and clamps would be better if you are able to use them.
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Just remember -- for 'electron tranmission' -- if stuff moving around causes the stainless tie to wear through the wiring insulation, you could have a different problem on your hands. I too have noticed embrittlement with ties - but I've NEVER had one break while in service. Only when I start 'futzing' with them. My conclusion? Just replace them after futzing with them.
Last edited by Michael Yount; Feb 21, 2018 at 04:43 PM.
^ +1 for safety wire
hate those goddamn metal zipties. there's no way to get 'em tight enough, then you cut the end and it's a razorblade that gouges when you least expect since the buckle is so fugly you try and hide em.
i much prefer this stuff
https://www.techflex.com/land_safetywire.asp
hate those goddamn metal zipties. there's no way to get 'em tight enough, then you cut the end and it's a razorblade that gouges when you least expect since the buckle is so fugly you try and hide em.
i much prefer this stuff
https://www.techflex.com/land_safetywire.asp
Those metal zipties can rot in hell as far as I'm concerned. If it doesn't slice your hands open as you try to get them something close to tight they'll bite you in the *** when they wear through whatever you are holding with them. I'd rather use an unbent metal coathanger
Those metal zipties can rot in hell as far as I'm concerned. If it doesn't slice your hands open as you try to get them something close to tight they'll bite you in the *** when they wear through whatever you are holding with them. I'd rather use an unbent metal coathanger
I use velcro zip ties I got at Lowes.
Zip ties don't like movement either, that work hardens them and cause them to fail.
On our radars we use a type of nylon twine. Takes a good tech to tie them down properly but looks super professional when done.
http://www.aeroelectric.com/articles...able_lace.html
I wouldn't use safety wire or anything conductive in case it cuts the insulation.
Zip ties don't like movement either, that work hardens them and cause them to fail.
On our radars we use a type of nylon twine. Takes a good tech to tie them down properly but looks super professional when done.
http://www.aeroelectric.com/articles...able_lace.html
I wouldn't use safety wire or anything conductive in case it cuts the insulation.
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I'm I wish youd say how you really feel lol, get the feeling this is one of those situations that you wouldn't even **** on them if they were on fire!!
This is true story.
Those metal zipties can rot in hell as far as I'm concerned. If it doesn't slice your hands open as you try to get them something close to tight they'll bite you in the *** when they wear through whatever you are holding with them. I'd rather use an unbent metal coathanger
This is true story.