Blue Cable Ties

Professional Grade Blue Nylon Cable Ties

Sold in packs of 100

Our premium blue cable ties deliver professional-grade performance for demanding electrical, automotive, construction, and industrial applications. These blue nylon cable ties are manufactured from UL-approved Nylon 66 with a 94V-2 flammability rating, ensuring reliable cable management solutions for commercial and industrial environments.

Why Choose Blue Cable Ties?

Blue cable ties are widely recognized as intrinsically safe in control panel building, where they signal safety-critical applications. Control panel builders rely on this colour coding for quick visual identification during inspections and to ensure compliance with safety standards.

The distinctive blue colour also serves packaging companies and signage installers who need cable ties that blend seamlessly with blue backgrounds or corporate branding. In food industry applications, blue provides excellent visibility for contamination detection — though our metal detectable cable ties are the better option where traceability is required.

Professional-Grade Construction

Engineered with a self-locking mechanism for secure, permanent fastening, these blue plastic cable ties combine high tensile strength with low insertion force. The precision-moulded head design ensures consistent performance across all applications, from light-duty cable bundling to heavy-duty cable tie installations.

Each batch is tested rigorously — including Ed’s original whip test and pull test — to ensure compliance with performance benchmarks. For more technical details, see our Tensile Strength Chart.

Available Sizes for Every Application

We offer a full range of sizes to suit all needs. Refer to our Cable Tie Size Chart for a complete overview.

• 2.5mm Wide: 100mm and 200mm – great for electronics and light cable management
• 3.6mm Wide: 150mm and 300mm – ideal for automotive and general electrical work
• 4.8mm Wide: 200mm, 300mm, and 370mm – suitable for industrial cable management
• 7.6mm Wide: 370mm – built for heavy-duty applications
• 9.0mm Wide: 450mm, 550mm, and 762mm – engineered for the most demanding environments

Superior Performance Characteristics

These blue cable ties maintain consistent performance in extreme temperatures from -40°C to +85°C, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. They offer excellent resistance to oils, grease, and solvents, and include UV-resistant properties for prolonged outdoor durability.

Industry Applications

• Electrical Cable Management: For switchboards, control panels, and cable trays
• Automotive Wiring: Perfect for engine bays and vehicle wiring harnesses
• Industrial Manufacturing: Great for production lines and equipment installation
• Construction: Suitable for temporary and permanent on-site cable bundling
• HVAC Systems: Reliable in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning setups
• Control Panel Building: Intrinsically safe for colour-coded identification
• Packaging & Signage: Discreet fastening on blue backgrounds

Installation Tips

For standard use, thread the tail through the head until hand-tight, then pull firmly to engage the self-locking mechanism. For clean and consistent results, use one of our Cable Tie Guns.

For heavier-duty sizes (7.6mm and 9.0mm), wire cutters may be required to trim excess tail cleanly — standard scissors may not be sufficient for the tough nylon construction.

Food Industry Considerations

For food processing environments requiring metal detection capabilities, consider our specialised Metal Detectable Cable Ties designed specifically for traceability.

Quality Standards & Compliance

All blue cable ties are manufactured to strict European compliance standards:

• ROHS - 2002/95/EC (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)
• ELV - 2000/53/EC (End of Life Vehicles)
• WEEE - 2002/96/EC (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)

Bulk Ordering for Professional Users

Available in multi-pack quantities with competitive bulk pricing for electrical contractors, maintenance teams, and industrial facilities. Fast UK delivery ensures your projects stay on schedule.

Order with Confidence

All products manufactured to strict European compliance standards (ROHS, ELV, WEEE directives) with full technical specifications available. Professional-grade quality backed by responsive UK customer service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Cable Ties

What are blue cable ties used for? Blue cable ties are primarily used for electrical cable management, automotive wiring, and industrial applications where colour-coded identification is important. They're recognized as intrinsically safe in control panel building and provide excellent visibility for organised cable routing systems.

What's the difference between blue and black cable ties? Functionally identical, blue cable ties offer superior visibility for colour-coded systems and are recognized as intrinsically safe in control panel applications, while black cable ties provide UV stability for long-term outdoor use.

What sizes do blue cable ties come in? We offer widths from 2.5mm to 9.0mm and lengths from 100mm to 762mm. The most popular sizes are 3.6mm x 150mm and 4.8mm x 200mm for general electrical work.

How do you install blue cable ties? Thread the tail through the head until hand-tight, then pull firmly to engage the self-locking mechanism. Use cable tie tensioning tools for consistent professional installation. For heavy-duty sizes, use wire cutters rather than scissors for clean tail removal.

Are blue cable ties safe for food industry use? Our standard blue cable ties are food-safe compliant. However, for food processing environments requiring metal detection, we recommend our specialised metal detectable cable ties.

Are blue cable ties metal detectable? Our standard blue cable ties are not metal detectable. For food industry applications requiring metal detection, please see our metal detectable cable tie range.

Can blue cable ties be used in automotive applications? Yes, these blue cable ties are excellent for automotive wiring, offering resistance to oils, grease, and temperature extremes commonly found in engine bays.

Are blue cable ties reusable? Standard blue cable ties feature a self-locking mechanism designed for permanent installation. For reusable applications, consider our releasable cable tie variants.