Ty-Rap detectable cable ties for the protection of products
Ty-Rap detectable cable ties help avoid unpleasant surprises in contamination-sensitive industries.

Nuremberg, November 25, 2014 – Ty-Rap detectable cable ties from ABB, industrial components division, incorporate a unique compound (patent pending) that can be detected by X-Ray equipment, metal detectors and visual inspection equipment. They are particularly well-suited to applications in food and beverage processing, the pharmaceutical industry, for chemical and compounds manufacturing, tire and airbag manufacturing as well as for use in all other contamination-sensitive industries using detection systems to track down prohibited foreign materials in finished products.
Ty-Rap halogen free cable ties and accessories are made of detectable Nylon (NDT) and buoyant Polypropylene (PDT) for liquid-processing applications and are compliant with the FDA regulation, which means the products are intended for use in the proximity of food processing, handling and packaging operations. Both versions are supplied in a unique bright blue colour, which increases their visual detectability.

This range of detectable Ty-Rap cable ties are very helpful in putting into place an effective HACCP System (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) in the production processes. The HACCP directive is a systematic preventative approach to food production safety that addresses physical, chemical and biological hazards as a means of prevention rather than finished product inspection. By using Ty-Rap cable ties and accessories from ABB you can reduce the risk of product contamination, product recalls and brand reputation damage.

Ty-Rap detectable cable ties provide you the same advantages as the original Ty-Rap, including a smooth body surface with an infinitely adjustable design, high-performance stainless steel locking device for a perfect fit and superior holding power.

ABB in Germany achieved a turnover of 3.37 billion euros in 2013 and employs approximately 10,000 people. ABB is a leader in power and automation technology. The company enables its customers in the fields of energy supply, industry, transport and infrastructure to improve their performance while reducing their environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 145,000 people worldwide.

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The new Ty-Rap detectable cable tie.

Ty-Rap detectable cable ties are available in various sizes.

Ty-Rap detectable cable ties help mitigate contamination risks in the food & beverage sector

2014-03-05 - Throughout its history, ABB has pioneered technologies that shape the world around us from the generation of power to clever innovations to make it easier for customers to focus on their core business. It is an ABB company which invented the Ty-Rap cable tie in 1958. A humble product that is all around us, but that continues to be developed to meet a range of specific customer needs.

Ty-Rap Detectable Cable Ties Detectable by metal detectors
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A cable tie consists of a tape section with triangular teeth that slope in one direction. Once the pointed tip of the cable tie has been pulled through the case and past the ratchet, it is prevented from being pulled back; the resulting loop may only be pulled tighter.

Now Thomas & Betts offers more than 500 types of cable tie and a range of accessories, but the innovation continues – from flame retardant products developed for the rail industry to a solution for the food & beverage industry, the detectable tie rap, the focus is on supporting customers with very specific needs.

Franklin Sullivan, senior vice president product management and marketing, Thomas & Betts, said: “We are proud of the heritage of the Ty-Rap and continue to focus on innovation to meet a wide range of application requirements. We have had particular success with our Detectable Cable Tie, which supports our food & beverage customers with their efforts to mitigate the risk of contamination.

“The Ty-Rap Detectable Cable Tie is designed to be detected easily by metal detectors, X-ray equipment and vision detection systems. Made of polymeric material that contains additives to increase the cable ties’ magnetism and density, they can be picked up by metal detectors and X-ray equipment. Additionally, the cable tie’s bright blue color makes it stand out, which is vital in food processing applications. When made of polypropylene, these cable ties have buoyancy for visual detection in liquid processing applications.”

One example of cable ties being used in food and beverage processing is a baked goods manufacturer in the State of New York. The facility’s head of electrical maintenance was faced with making changes in response to more stringent regulations due to a wave of contamination issues in the food & beverage industry generally.

The plant now uses them throughout its facility, not only to bundle electrical cable, but also to mount signage. For example, when the plant needed to segregate equipment used to process products with ingredients that can be allergens, such as peanut butter, detectable cable ties are used to post signs that indicate which equipment has been segregated for use with these ingredients.

Detectable cable ties

The Ty-Rap detectable cable ties from ABB incorporate a unique compound (patent pending) that can be detected by X-Ray equipment, metal detectors and visual inspection equipment.
Particularly recommended for applications in food, pharmaceutical and other contaminationsensitive industries using detection systems, where cable tie installation residuals (cut tails) are not allowed in the finished product and prevent food contamination and expensive food recalls.
Detectable by metal detectors set at minimum 1.5 mm diameter ferrous sphere
Detectable by X-Ray equipment
Bright blue colour for an easy visual detection
Help achieve the HACCP EU-Directive and to comply to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
Available in standard Polyamide 6.6 or in buoyant Polypropylene version for liquid-processing applications
Available in 5 different sizes in convenient small bags with Euroslot: 5 NDT, 4PDT
Technical Information
Material - Moulding
Material - Locking barb
Temperature range
Colour
Flammability rating

Other properties Polyamide 6.6 or Polypropylene
316 grade stainless steel
-40°C to +85°C
Bright blue
UL 94 V-2 (Polyamide 6.6)
UL 94 HB (Polypropylene)
Halogen free, silicone free

Ty-Rap. Detectable Cable Ties
Detectable by metal detectors
Ty-Rap. Detectable Cable Ties
Detectable by metal detectors

Ty-Rap. Detectable Cable Ties

No more secret ingredients

The Ty-Rap. detectable cable ties and accessories from ABB incorporate a unique patented compound that can be detected by X-Ray equipment, metal detectors and

visual inspection equipment.

Those products are particularly recommended for applications in food, pharmaceutical and other contamination-sensitive industries using detection systems, where cable tie installation residuals (cut tails) and/or accessories are not allowed in the finished product. By specifying the Ty-Rap. detectable cable ties and accessories of ABB for your plant you help reducing the risk of product contamination.

Another great aspect of the detectable products of ABB: they help your business achieve a great step towards meeting the
HACCP* EU-directive. The HACCP directive is a systematic preventative approach to food safety that addresses physical,
chemical and biological hazards as a means of prevention rather than finished product inspection.

The Ty-Rap. detectable cable ties and accessories made of detectable Nylon (NDT) and Polypropylene (PDT) are compliant to
the FDA regulation, which means the products are intended for use in the proximity of food processing, handling and packaging operations.

Main applications for detectable products:

- Food and beverage processing
- Pharmaceutical production
-Chemical and compounds manufacturing
- Tire and airbag manufacturing
-Any other contamination-sensitive industry using detection
equipment
Detection methods

Metal Detection

Ty-Rap. Detectable Cable Ties have been tested and are rated at 1.5 mm diameter ferrous sphere setting. Therefore sensitive enough to be picked up by nearly every metal detector in service.

X-Ray Detection

X-Rays are the future of the detection industry. Depending on the density of the product being verified, Ty-Rap. Detectable Cable Ties reach an impressive differential of between 200 and 2000 on the X-Ray grey scale.

Visual Detection

Visual detection systems detect surface irregularities and volume changes. This method is often used in beverage and chemical processing plants. The bright blue colour ensures an easy visual detection.

Features

-Detectable by metal detectors set at minimum 1.5 mm diameter
ferrous sphere**
-Detectable by X-Ray equipment***
-Bright blue colour for an easy visual detection
-Help achieve the HACCP EU-Directive, compliant to the FDA
regulation
-Halogen free
-Available in standard Polyamide 6.6 (all references ending with
NDT) or in buoyant Polypropylene (all references ending with
PDT) version for liquid-processing applications
-All the advantages of the standard Ty-Rap. cable ties as “The
Grip of Steel” locking device which offers superior performance
-Available in 5 different sizes in convenient small bags with
Euroslot
* HACCP= Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
HACCP is a system, which identifies specific hazards and preventative measures
for their control to minimize the risk of producing defective products and services.
** Tested by Thermo Electron Corporation, Minneapolis, MN, USA
*** Tested by Smiths Detection, Alcoa, TN, USA

Ty-Rap. Detectable Cable Ties

Detectable Cable Ties and Accessories

Ty-Rap. - Detectable Cable Ties

GID Reference

Product ref.

Length

Width

Bundle diameter

Minimum tensile

Quantity

Tooling

from ... to

strength

[mm]

[mm]

[mm]

[pieces]

7TAG009660R0029

TY523M-NDT

92

2,4

2 - 16

80

100

ERG50

7TAG009660R0031

TY524M-NDT

140

3,6

2 - 29

180

100

ERG50

7TAG009660R0032

TY525M-NDT

186

4,8

3,5 - 45

220

100

ERG50 / ERG120

7TAG009660R0036

TY528M-NDT

360

4,8

3,5 - 102

220

100

ERG50 / ERG120

7TAG009660R0034

TY527M-NDT

340

7,0

6 - 90

540

50

ERG120

7TAG009660R0030

TY523M-PDT

92

2,4

2 - 16

50

100

ERG50

7TAG009660R0033

TY525M-PDT

186

4,8

3,5 - 45

130

100

ERG50

7TAG009660R0037

TY528M-PDT

360

4,8

3,5 - 102

130

100

ERG50

7TAG009660R0035

TY527M-PDT

340

7,0

6 - 90

270

50

ERG120

2-way and 4-way entry mounting bases

GID Nummer Product ref. Mounting method Width Length For tie width
up to
Mounting holediameter (2x)
Quantity
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [pieces]
7TAG009660R0023 TC5344A-NDT self-adhesive*/screw 19,1 19,1 3,6 3 100
7TAG009660R0024 TC5344A-PDT self-adhesive*/screw 19,1 19,1 3,6 3 100
7TAG009660R0013 TC344A-NDT self-adhesive*/screw 19,1 19,1 3,6 3 1000
7TAG009660R0025 TC5347A-NDT self-adhesive*/screw 29 29 7,6 4,4 100
7TAG009660R0026 TC5347A-PDT self-adhesive*/screw 29 29 7,6 4,4 100
7TAG009660R0014 TC347A-NDT self-adhesive*/screw 29 29 7,6 4,4 1000

Saddle support

GID Nummer Product ref. Mountingmethod
Width Length For tie width
up to
Mounting holediameter
Quantity
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [pieces]
7TAG009660R0017 TC5141-NDT screw 11,1 17 4,8 3,8 100
7TAG009660R0018 TC5141-PDT screw 11,1 17 4,8 3,8 100
7TAG009660R0010 TC141-NDT screw 11,1 17 4,8 3,8 500
7TAG009660R0019 TC5142-NDT screw 14,2 23,4 7,6 5,2 100
7TAG009660R0020 TC5142-PDT screw 14,2 23,4 7,6 5,2 100
7TAG009660R0011 TC142-NDT screw 14,2 23,4 7,6 5,2 500

Srew-mounted miniature bases

GID Nummer Product ref. Mounting Width Length For tie width Mounting hole Quantity
method up to . D1 . D2
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [pieces]
7TAG009660R0015 TC5102-NDT screw 12,7 19,1 4,8 4,4 8,7 100
7TAG009660R0008 TC102-NDT screw 12,7 19,1 4,8 4,4 8,7 1000
7TAG009660R0009 TC102-PDT screw 12,7 19,1 4,8 4,4 8,7 1000

Low profile plates

GID Nummer Product ref. Mounting method Width Length For tie width Quantity
up to
[mm] [mm] [mm] [pieces]
7TAG009660R0021 TC5342A-NDT self-adhesive* 29 29 4,8 100
7TAG009660R0022 TC5342A-PDT self-adhesive* 29 29 4,8 100
7TAG009660R0012 TC342A-NDT self-adhesive* 29 29 4,8 1000

* Surface preparation: surface should be cleaned with alcohol-based cleaner before application. Installation:
Surface must be clean and dry prior to application of accessory.
Allow 15-minute setting time for maximum adhesion performance of synthetic rubber adhesive (SRA).

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United Kingdom
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7110 Houdeng-Goegnies
Belgium
Phone: +32 (0) 64 88 63 88
Fax: : +32 (0) 64 88 65 50

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