London, 15 October 2003. PANDUIT™ Ltd has launched a revolutionary new Stainless Steel Tie design, resulting in the world’s highest rated loop tensile strength : tie width ratio. The new, enhanced locking head construction means the ties now boast a loop tensile strength ratio of 890N : 4.6mm / 1112N : 6.4mm / 2000N : 7.9mm, representing an increase of 80-100% on the closest market equivalents.

Engineered for the most extreme applications, the ball-locking ties will endure the toughest outdoor, indoor and even buried conditions and carry an estimated outdoor service life of 40 years, ensuring ROI is achieved. The increased strength provides an extra margin of safety. Furthermore, the fully rounded edges and smooth surfaces mean the ties do not damage cables or cause injury during installation or maintenance. The new design also features a unique self-locking mechanism with a low thread force, so installation is quick, secure and effortless.

The enhanced locking head design incorporates:

• New patented aggressive locking head - allows for a quicker locking of the ball for a tighter installation on all bundles, eliminating the need for periodic rework,

• Innovative patented displacement lock improves interference between the ball and the tie body for superior locking strength,

• Exclusive patented lead in design creates a wider entrance for the tail of the tie, providing easier threading for lower installed cost,

• Unique locking ramp provides constant contact between the tie and locking ball, which assures locking in any position.

The self-locking ties are water-, UV-, chemical– and radiation-resistant, making them ideal for applications in harsh environments such as oil & gas and petrochemical or any domain exposed to severe environmental conditions.

The ties are also non-flammable and fully tested to withstand temperatures from -80؛c to 538؛c.

Approvals
• DNV number E-6540
• ABS
• Germanische Lloyds
• Lloyds Register of Shipping
• United States Coastguards
• RINA
• NASA

PAN-STEEL™ solution

PANDUIT’s stainless steel ties are part of the complete PAN-STEEL™ solution set for bundling, identifying and fastening. Steel ties are available in styles and sizes for virtually any application:

General Purpose Ties

Provides excellent performance in any environment. Now available in Standard, Light Heavy and Heavy cross sections.

WAVE-TY™ Stainless Steel Ties

Patented wave form spring maintains a high-tension grip on non-resilient objects. Now available in Standard, Light Heavy and Heavy cross sections.

Patented Nylon 11 Selectively Coated Ties

Provides the strength of steel and the protection and safety of nylon. Available in Heavy cross section only.

PANDUIT also offers a complete line of state-of-the-art manual and pneumatic tooling for standard, light heavy and heavy cross section to speed installation.

PANDUIT’s range of ties are available in 304, 316 & 321 stainless steel.

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About Panduit Ltd
Panduit is a world leader in the design and manufacture of wiring and communication products, providing solutions for Electrical and Network Connectivity applications.

Panduit aims to provide high quality Total Systems Solutions to help obtain the Lowest Installed Cost. Our values are deeply ingrained in our business and manufacturing philosophy, which is deployed world wide by our team of 3500 employees and reflected throughout 3,000,000 square feet of manufacturing facilities.

Panduit was formed in 1955 in Chicago, Illinois. The Panduit EMEA headquarters in London supports a network of dedicated representatives throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa.

For further information or to request a product bulletin, contact : -
Marketing Communications Department
PANDUIT Europe Ltd
West World, Westgate
London W5 1XP

Tel: +44 (0)20 8601 7200
Fax: +44 (0)20 8601 7319
Contact: Carolyn Sutton
Email: gb-cns@panduit.com
Visit: www.panduit.com/emea

© Press Release 2003