Yellow Cable Ties

Professional Grade Yellow Nylon Cable Ties

Product Overview

Sold in packs of 100

Our premium yellow cable ties deliver professional-grade performance for electrical, construction, automotive, and safety applications where high visibility and colour-coding are essential. These yellow nylon cable ties are manufactured from UL-approved Nylon 66 with 94V-2 flammability rating, ensuring reliable cable management solutions with bright, attention-grabbing visibility that enhances safety protocols and organisational efficiency.

Why Choose Yellow Cable Ties?

Yellow cable ties provide superior visibility for electrical phase marking, safety identification, and colour-coded cable management systems. The bright yellow colour ensures instant recognition in industrial environments, construction sites, and automotive applications where safety compliance and quick identification are critical. Perfect for marking hazardous areas, grounding wires, and gas line identification according to industry standards.

Key Features

Engineered with a self-locking mechanism for secure, permanent fastening, these yellow plastic cable ties combine high tensile strength with low insertion force. The precision-moulded head design ensures consistent performance across all applications, from electrical phase marking to heavy duty yellow cable ties applications in demanding industrial environments.

Technical Specifications

These yellow cable ties maintain consistent performance in extreme temperatures from -40°C to +85°C, making them suitable for electrical installations, construction sites, and automotive environments. Excellent resistance to oils, grease, and solvents ensures long-term reliability in demanding professional applications.

UV resistant cable ties properties provide extended service life in outdoor installations, while the nylon cable ties construction offers superior flexibility and durability for harsh industrial conditions.

Available Sizes

Our comprehensive range of yellow cable ties includes:

2.5mm Wide: 100mm and 200mm lengths - ideal for delicate electrical work and electronic phase marking 3.6mm Wide: 150mm and 300mm lengths - perfect for general electrical and automotive applications 4.8mm Wide: 200mm, 300mm, and 370mm lengths - suitable for industrial cable management and construction marking 7.6mm Wide: 370mm length - designed for demanding industrial and safety applications 9.0mm Wide: 450mm, 550mm, and 762mm lengths - engineered for heavy industrial and construction use

Applications

Electrical & Phase Marking: Essential for yellow electrical cable ties in grounding wire identification, phase marking systems, and electrical safety compliance Construction & Safety: Excellent for marking gas lines, hazardous areas, and safety equipment identification Automotive: Perfect for yellow cable ties for automotive wiring, engine bay organisation, and component identification Industrial Manufacturing: Ideal for machinery marking, equipment identification, and safety protocol implementation Data Centres: Superior for yellow cable ties for cable management in server rooms and network installations

Electrical & Safety Excellence

Yellow cable ties excel in electrical applications where phase marking and safety identification are paramount. Whether marking grounding wires, identifying electrical phases, or implementing safety protocols, these ties provide reliable fastening while ensuring instant visibility for safety compliance. The bright yellow colour meets industry standards for electrical phase marking and hazard identification.

Construction & Industrial Applications

Yellow cable ties for industrial use provide essential safety marking for construction sites, manufacturing environments, and hazardous area identification. The high-visibility colour ensures professional appearance while delivering industrial-strength performance for equipment marking, safety tagging, and process identification in demanding professional environments.

Quality Standards & Compliance

All yellow 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)

Ordering Information

Available in multi-pack quantities with competitive bulk pricing for electrical contractors, construction professionals, automotive technicians, and industrial facilities. Fast UK delivery ensures your safety and identification projects maintain their professional standards.

All products manufactured to strict European compliance standards with full technical specifications available. Professional-grade quality backed by responsive UK customer service for demanding applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are yellow cable ties used for?

Yellow cable ties are primarily used for electrical phase marking, safety identification, hazardous area marking, and colour-coded cable management systems. The bright yellow colour provides instant visibility for safety compliance and quick identification in industrial, construction, and automotive environments.

Are yellow cable ties UV resistant?

Yes, our yellow cable ties offer excellent UV resistance, making them suitable for outdoor electrical installations, construction sites, and automotive applications. The bright yellow colour maintains its visibility while providing good protection against UV degradation.

How strong are yellow cable ties?

Tensile strength varies by size: 2.5mm width = 8.1kg, 3.6mm = 18.2kg, 4.8mm = 22.2kg, 7.6mm = 54.4kg, and 9.0mm = 79.4kg. This makes them suitable for delicate electrical work to heavy-duty industrial and construction applications.

Can yellow cable ties be used outdoors?

Yes, these yellow cable ties are designed for both indoor and outdoor use, with excellent resistance to weathering and temperature extremes from -40°C to +85°C, making them perfect for electrical, construction, and automotive outdoor applications.

Are yellow cable ties reusable?

Standard yellow cable ties feature a self-locking mechanism designed for permanent installation. For reusable applications in electrical or industrial environments, consider our releasable cable tie variants.

What sizes do yellow cable ties come in?

We offer widths from 2.5mm to 9.0mm and lengths from 100mm to 762mm. Popular sizes for electrical work include 2.5mm x 100mm for delicate electronics and 3.6mm x 150mm for general electrical applications.

Why use yellow cable ties in phase marking?

Yellow cable ties are industry standard for electrical phase marking and grounding wire identification. The bright yellow colour provides instant recognition for safety compliance and meets electrical industry standards for hazard identification.

How do you install yellow cable ties?

Thread the tail through the head until hand-tight, then pull firmly to engage the self-locking mechanism. For electrical applications, ensure proper tension without over-tightening that could damage wiring or components.

What material are yellow cable ties made from?

Our yellow cable ties are manufactured from UL-approved Nylon 66, providing excellent strength, flexibility, chemical resistance, and temperature stability for demanding electrical and industrial applications.

Where can I buy yellow cable ties in the UK?

Yellow cable ties are available for next-day delivery throughout the UK, with bulk quantities available for electrical contractors, construction professionals, and industrial users.

Are yellow cable ties flame retardant?

Yes, our yellow cable ties carry a UL 94 V2 flammability rating, making them suitable for electrical installations, industrial machinery, and construction applications where fire safety is important.

What's the difference between yellow and black cable ties?

Yellow cable ties are specifically designed for high visibility applications like phase marking and safety identification, while black cable ties provide maximum UV stability. Yellow ties are preferred for electrical, construction, and safety applications where visibility is critical.

Can yellow cable ties be used for electrical wiring?

Yes, yellow cable ties are excellent for electrical wiring applications including phase marking, grounding wire identification, and electrical panel organisation. The bright yellow colour ensures safety compliance and quick identification.

How do you remove yellow cable ties?

Use diagonal cutters or a cable tie removal tool to cut close to the head. For electrical applications requiring frequent modifications, consider our releasable cable tie options.

Are yellow cable ties suitable for construction marking?

Yes, yellow cable ties are excellent for construction applications including gas line marking, hazardous area identification, and safety equipment tagging. The high-visibility colour ensures safety compliance and professional appearance.

Are yellow cable ties metal detectable?

Our standard yellow cable ties are not metal detectable. For applications requiring metal detection, such as food processing or pharmaceutical environments, consider our specialised metal detectable cable tie range.

What industries use yellow cable ties?

Yellow cable ties are widely used in electrical contracting, construction, automotive, industrial manufacturing, data centres, and any industry requiring high-visibility identification and safety compliance.

How much weight can yellow cable ties hold?

Weight capacity depends on size and application method. Our yellow cable ties range from 8.1kg tensile strength for 2.5mm width up to 79.4kg for 9.0mm width, suitable for most electrical and industrial applications.

Why are yellow cable ties used in automotive applications?

Yellow cable ties provide excellent visibility for automotive wiring identification, engine bay organisation, and component marking. The bright colour ensures quick identification during maintenance and repair work.

Are yellow cable ties safe for electrical use?

Yes, yellow cable ties are specifically designed for electrical applications. They are manufactured from UL-approved Nylon 66 with flame retardant properties, making them safe for electrical installations and phase marking systems.