Secure

In our FIX AND SECURE section, we offer a complete range of cable accessories that will help you to secure cables and wires. These include cable ties, cable clamps, cable clips and cable tie guns and accessories.

We also stock a wide variety of our own branded products in the expressFIX range to assist you with your cable management needs.

Cable Cleats and Clamps

Stainless Steel Cable Ties Uncoated

Stainless Steel Cable Ties Fully Coated

Stainless Steel Cable Ties Strap Coated

Panduit Stainless Steel Cable Ties

Nylon Cable Ties Natural

Nylon Cable Ties Black

Nylon Cable Ties Weather Resistant

Nylon Cable Ties Coloured

Panduit Premium Cable Ties

Cable Tie Bases and Mounts

Cable Clips and Fixings

Cable Tie Tensioning Tools

Hole Punching Tools

Fasteners and Fixings

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What products do I need to secure wires?

Securing cables is an essential requirement within any electrical installation. To help you understand what you need, we have listed some of the most important products below:

• Cable Cleats

  Cable Cleats, (also known as cable clamps) are essential components of electrical installations. They are designed to assist with the support and retention of cables. Electrical cable cleats come in a variety of different materials, such as SS316 stainless steel, polymer and aluminium cable cleats. Electrical cable cleats are essential for short-circuit protection. The forces exerted on cables in a short circuit situation are extreme and the fixing solution needs to be carefully designed and calculated with this in mind.

  To find the Panduit cable cleats that are right for your installation, whether metal, polymeric or trefoil, use the Panduit Cleat Kalculator. We also carry a selection of polypropylene Clingstap cable cleats.

• Cable Ties

  Cable Ties, (also known as zip ties or wire ties) are a type of fastener that helps secure items together to provide organisation and prevent damage. They are one of the most effective ways to manage your cables and wires. The most common type are nylon cable ties. Whether you need black cable ties or coloured cable ties, plastic cable ties come in a variety of sizes.

  The strongest type of cable tie are metal cable ties. Made from stainless steel, these are resistant to weather in the harshest environments.

  We also stock a range of specialised plastic cable ties from Panduit that are much tougher than your average nylon cable ties. These include specialised plastics such as PEEK, TEFZEL, HALAR and antimicrobial metal detectable cable ties. Compare and contrast the many types that are available in our Cable Ties FAQ.

• Cable Clips and Fixings

  Cable Clips, also known as cable mounting clips or electrical wire clips, are a core component for cable management. They help organise routed wiring by attaching cables to walls and ceilings. There are many different types of cable clips, such as P-clips, J-clips and self-adhesive clips. These electrical clips are made from various materials like nylon, stainless steel and PVC. You can find Cooper B-Line products priced to clear–when they’re gone, they’re gone!

• Cable Tensioning Tools

  Cable Tie Tensioning Tools are more commonly known as cable tie guns. They help with the installation of cable ties by reducing operator fatigue, ensuring a consistent tension and removing any sharp ends. They are the ideal solution to speed up the cable management installation and enhance the reliability and long-term performance of your cable ties. We offer a wide range of cable tie tensioning tool products and accessories, including both manual and automatic guns that can work with both stainless steel and nylon cable ties.

• Hole Punching Tools

  Cembre and Greenlee hole punching tools, holesaws and hole punching systems including the Greenlee Slug Buster, Slug Splitter and Speed Punch systems.

• Fasteners and Fixings

  An assortment of fixings and fasteners, including contact washers, spring washers, rectangular washers, brazing rods, cobalt drill bits, masonry drill bits, sds drill bits, flange nuts, shield anchors, plastic wall plugs and more!

What type of cable tie do I need?

There are a vast variety of cable ties available in the market and it can become difficult to decide what one to use. To help you understand what zip tie is best for your needs, we have summarised the unique features and usage of our most popular cable ties:

• Nylon Cable Ties

  They offer flexibility, high tensile strength and resistance. They can come in weather and UV resistant varieties which makes them ideal to use in a wide variety of applications, including general work and cable management. Although it is a very versatile material, standard nylon cable ties can have a reduction in physical properties when exposed to temperatures above 85°C. That’s why we carry a range of Weather Resistant and Heat Stabilised nylon cable ties that can withstand heat up to 115°C.

• Stainless Steel Cable Ties

  These metal cable ties are made to withstand harsh environments due to the high resistance properties and strength of the material. This includes high temperatures, UV weathering, chemical attacks and physical damage. Due to its high durability, it is primarily used for applications in hostile environments, such as mining, oil, chemical and automotive projects. As stainless ties are exceptionally strong, you will want to use a Cable Tie Tensioning Tool to ensure you get the correct and consistent tension and a neat and safe tail removal.

• In-line Cable Ties

  Also known as low-profile cable ties, Panduit in-line cable ties offer an in-line locking system to leave the excess of the cable tie parallel. Made with Nylon 6.6, these are perfect for any application that requires a flat entry of cable ties, such as children safe construction projects like playgrounds. The low-profile design reduces any sharp edges and makes the process of bundling quick and effective.

• Releasable Cable Ties

  One main constraint with single-used cable ties is that they cannot be reused. This can be particularly difficult when projects require any kind of modification. In contrast, releasable cable ties (also known as reusable cable ties), use a trigger release mechanism to allow multiple usage of the product. This makes it more sustainable, environmentally friendly and versatile than a standard cable tie and therefore becomes the ideal product for any project that requires temporary fixings or compliance with environmental standards.

• Specialised Cable Ties

  At Express Electrical, we stock a variety of specialised cable ties that are designed to comply with specific industry standards. This includes zip ties made from high performance materials, such as PEEK, TEFZEL, HALAR and metal detectable cable ties which comply with standards required in various industries such as the nuclear, space, food and cosmetics industries.

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