Short answer: cable ties should be selected by length, width, tensile strength, bundle diameter, material, UV resistance, flame rating and installation temperature.
| Nylon 66 cable tie | Common for general electrical bundling. Confirm color, tensile strength and working temperature. |
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| UV resistant cable tie | Used outdoors or in solar projects where sunlight exposure is important. |
| Stainless steel cable tie | Used for high-temperature, corrosive, marine or heavy-duty industrial environments. |
| Reusable or marker tie | Used where maintenance access or cable identification is required. |
A cable tie with the correct length can still fail if UV resistance, tensile strength or temperature rating is not suitable.