Panduit Corp has launched a range of medical and food production specific antimicrobial and metal detectable cable ties that help prevent contamination with their antimicrobial properties.
Made from a metal impregnated material, making them identifiable by metal detection devices on production lines, the cable ties and fasteners comply with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) specifications, the North American standard of the US Food and Drug Administration, and the hygiene regulations of the European Union.
In addition, the components are provided with an Environmental Protection Agency registered, antimicrobial and ionised additive that prevents the growth of various bacteria, moulds and fungi on the product surface in independent laboratory tests in accordance with ISO 22196:2019 and ASTM G21-15.
This reduces the formation of harmful germs and odours, improves hygiene and increases safety in critical areas of application. The cable ties ensure a reliable hold in the operating temperature range between -60°C to 85°C in accordance with UL746B and are resistant to chemicals.
The material mix of nylon 6.6 and the integrated mini metal parts facilitate machine identification and the bright blue colour allows the components to be quickly identified by eye. This means that the cable ties can be quickly detected and, if necessary, removed during the various production phases.
Panduit’s antimicrobial cable ties are an innovative solution for fastening cables and wires effectively, simply and securely. At the same time, they inhibit the growth of microorganisms and improve hygiene in environments with a high germ load for greater safety.
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