Detectable cable ties from HellermannTyton

HellermannTyton has added metal detectable cable tie mounts to its product range, which allow easy detection in the food and pharmaceutical industry.

ALLTHREADS, MACHINE SCREWS, HEX HEADS AND CUP SQUARES

 M3-M12 OR 5/32”-1/2” L10MM-180MM

 METRIC, UNC, UNF, BA, BSW, BSF THREADS

 BRASS, BRONZE, ALU, STEEL AND STAINLESS

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ESTABLISHED 1870

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lue in colour for easy visual detection, the mounts are screw fixing bases that can be secured to any surface in order to hold a cable tie in place. This screw fixing element means that the product

does not require any self-adhesive, removing the risk of the adhesive becoming detached from the base and entering the manufacturing process undetected. The mounts also boast a high metal pigment, meaning that even small ‘cut-off’ pieces are detectable and they can be used as part of the HACCP process. Richard Rands, product manager for fastenings and fixing

at HellermannTyton, said: “Plastic contamination is a major issue that can cause problems through the supply chain. If undetected before the products reach the consumer, plastic fragments could at best cause distress and have the potential to present a choking or laceration hazard. To avoid this, it is essential that cable management solutions comply with industry standards stating that any plastic component used around food or pharmaceutical production lines should have a detectable metal content. However, this is not a statutory requirement and there are no established standards. The cable mounts reflect the next stage of development here at HellermannTyton and provide a safe, reliable and low risk solution.”