Cool Zip Tie tabs

[Dudeland]

I don't normally post this sort of thing, but I ordered a bunch of these little zip tie tabs from a company called TMR customs.  They are simple laser cut tabs that you can weld on to your chassis to hold stuff.  I am going to use them to hold on the fuel lines among other things.  I thought I would pass it on.  They are a Canadian company so your U.S dollars go a long way.  

 

Enjoy! 

 

https://ca.tmrcustoms.com/products/zip-tie-tab-cable-tie-tab-25-pack

 

 

 

 

 

[John76]

Just be careful on what and where you use zip ties.

They tend to become brittle and break when exposed to the elements.

[dlacey]

Use steel zip ties:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/12-304-Stainless-Steel-Metal-Zip-Tie-Strap-Cable-Exhaust-Turbo-Wrap-Intake-Lock/264903101049?var=564748406313&hash=item3dad748a79:g:6KYAAOSwemFfiyyi

[Mike G]

Seems counterproductive to weld something on to use zip ties. 

[TobyB]

...and then, there are zip tie cradles/saddles,  been around for a very long time.

 

Panduit used to make the best zip-tie-wraps. 

Pan-tys.

I am not kidding.

With a steel 'tooth' that locked at any point on the strap.

 

We're having a hard time

getting them these days.

 

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zip it!

Edited February 26, 2021 by TobyB
it's always better with a picture

[Ian]

It's a neat solution for routing interior wiring.  Tack a tab in place and hold the wires with a zip tie.  

Thanks for sharing!

[jimk]

11 hours ago, dlacey said:

Use steel zip ties:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/12-304-Stainless-Steel-Metal-Zip-Tie-Strap-Cable-Exhaust-Turbo-Wrap-Intake-Lock/264903101049?var=564748406313&hash=item3dad748a79:g:6KYAAOSwemFfiyyi

More variety of the same thing and less cost in various quantities per pack at WireCare.

https://www.wirecare.com/interest/automotive-motorsports/mounting-fastening/stainless-steel-cable-ties

[xavier296]

Just always use original Thomas & Betts Ty-Rap cable ties. They aren't expensive if bought in bulk from Amazon, are way more adjustable, and last much longer than cheap ones. I bought the 1000 pack of two different sizes and won't need anymore for a very long time. 

[Mike A]

14 hours ago, TobyB said:

...and then, there are zip tie cradles/saddles,  been around for a very long time.

 

Panduit used to make the best zip-tie-wraps. 

Pan-tys.

I am not kidding.

With a steel 'tooth' that locked at any point on the strap.

 

We're having a hard time

getting them these days.

 

t

zip it!

Panduit  (if it still exists) used to sell an air-powered automatic ty wrap tool.  It looked like a small AR-15. Before the computer age removed most wiring harnesses from the auto and TV industry assembly line  harnesses in quantity  for GM, Ford and a host electronic mfg. would not have been possible

[ray_]

What would BOM do?

 

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[SydneyTii]

On 2/26/2021 at 3:02 PM, dlacey said:

Use steel zip ties:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/12-304-Stainless-Steel-Metal-Zip-Tie-Strap-Cable-Exhaust-Turbo-Wrap-Intake-Lock/264903101049?var=564748406313&hash=item3dad748a79:g:6KYAAOSwemFfiyyi

I’ve even seen these used to hold a TEP rear battery holder in.