Who knows where to buy mil spec tie wraps for engine
 

Something new coming down the pike at us builders. They are Hi Temp tie wraps or zip ties used in engine compartments instead of nylon ties. I have heard they are manufactured in the state of Maine and that Cessna and Piper have started using them in their engine compartments. Does anyone know where they can be bought? I'm getting very close to my airworthiness check next month. I have been told if I have plain nylon I might think about getting the new hi temp ties. Thought I would share this info with you builders.

Ron in Oregon RV9A

Not Mil-Spec but high temp tefzel tie-wraps -

http://www.cabletiesunlimited.com/te...able-ties.html

Are these the one you are talking about?

Stein carries them as well. Both 4" and 8"

http://www.steinair.com/product/cabl...eat-resistant/

McMaster Too!
 

McMaster-Carr (as usual) also carries the blue Tefzel hi-temp ties in many lengths and widths.

HFS

Expensive, but the best.
 

Thomas & Betts make the original patented brand Ty-Rap with the stainless steel tang that meets the mil specs. Go to their web site and download the catalog. It has all the materials and specifications. T&B is not cheap, but I have a double handful that I pilfered from Western Electric in 1969, and none has ever failed. They are the best.

Here is a link for the radiation resistant tefzel.

http://cabletiesunlimited.com/tyz23m.html

I used the black nylon from them in my build, again not cheap to purchase.

One can not beat Stein prices for the quality and small quantities.

I thought Stein's were too expensive after several orders so went looking.....others were more! Haven't checked those sites above.

I just Googled some tie-wrap sites on the web, and found some black tie-wraps that were good to 285 degrees F. They work fine, even for securing leads for CHT and EGT leads that are 3 to 4 inches away from the exhaust.

When I get a chance at the hangar, I'll check for the brand name.

This is good news guys! Thanks I'll order some today. Much appreciated as always.

Ron in Oregon

Yep Gil that LOOKS like them. I'll have to check to se if they have smaller quantities. It makes sense to have these in the engine compartment, ok I mean under the cowl. I think it's a great idea. I'll have to ask our EAA chapter to buy the large quantities so we can buy them for our individual projects. I heard the nuclear power plants have used them for many years. Maybe there's hotter ones! THANKS MEL, SPOT ON!

Ron in Oregon RV9A

stainless tie wraps
 

Anyone ever use these stainless tie wraps? I saw them at Home Depot and bought a pack. I haven't used them on anything yet, though.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercia...0245/202528833