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IEC 62275 ®
Edition 4.0 2022-11
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD .4
1 Scope .7
2 Normative references .7
3 Terms and definitions .7
4 General requirements .9
5 General notes on tests .9
6 Classification . 14
6.1 According to material . 14
6.1.1 Metallic component . 14
6.1.2 Non-metallic component . 14
6.1.3 Composite component . 14
6.2 According to loop tensile strength for cable ties and mechanical strength for
fixing devices . 14
6.2.1 Loop tensile strength for cable ties . 14
6.2.2 Type 1 – Retains at least 50 % of declared loop tensile strength for cable
ties and mechanical strength for fixing devices after test conditions . 14
6.2.3 Type 2 – Retains 100 % declared loop tensile strength for cable ties and
mechanical strength for fixing devices after test conditions . 14
6.2.4 According to loop tensile strength and mechanical strength of integral
assemblies devices . 15
6.3 According to temperature . 15
6.3.1 According to maximum operating temperature for application given in
Table 4 . 15
6.3.2 According to minimum operating temperature for application given in
Table 5 . 15
6.3.3 According to minimum temperature during installation as declared by
the manufacturer . 15
6.4 According to contribution to fire for non-metallic and composite cable ties and
integral assemblies devices only . 15
6.4.1 Flame propagating . 15
6.4.2 Non-flame propagating . 15
6.5 According to environmental influences . 16
6.5.1 According to resistance to ultraviolet light for non-metallic and
composite components . 16
6.5.2 According to resistance to corrosion for metallic and composite
components. 16
7 Marking and documentation . 16
8 Construction . 18
9 Mechanical properties . 19
9.1 Requirements . 19
9.2 Installation test . 19
9.3 Minimum installation temperature test for cable ties . 19
9.4 Minimum operating temperature test for cable ties . 20
9.5 Loop tensile strength test for cable ties classified according to 6.2.2 . 22
9.5.1 As-received condition . 22
9.5.2 After heat ageing . 22
9.5.3 After temperature cycling . 23

9.6 Loop tensile strength test for cable ties classified according to 6.2.3 . 23
9.6.1 As-received condition . 23
9.6.2 After heat ageing . 24
9.6.3 After temperature cycling . 24
9.6.4 After vibration test for metallic cable ties . 24
9.7 Mechanical strength test for fixing devices and integral assemblies devices . 26
9.7.1 As-received condition . 26
9.7.2 After heat ageing . 32
9.7.3 After temperature cycling . 33
10 Contribution to fire . 34
11 Environmental influences . 36
11.1 Resistance to ultraviolet light . 36
11.2 Resistance to corrosion . 39
12 Electromagnetic compatibility . 39
Annex A (normative) Compliance checks to be carried out for cable ties and fixing
devices currently complying with IEC 62275:20132018 (Edition 3) in order to comply
with IEC 62275:2022 (Edition 4) (i.e., this document) . 40
Bibliography . 42
List of comments . 43

Figure 1 – Reference thickness for cable ties . 10
Figure 2 – Typical arrangements for cable tie orientation on split mandrel
for tensile test . 13
Figure 3 – Test piston for durability test for marking . 17
Figure 4 – Test apparatus for cable tie impact test . 22
Figure 5 – Typical arrangement for the vibration test . 26
Figure 6 – Typical arrangement of test assembly for fixing devices and for integral
fixing devices . 32
Figure 7 – Arrangement for the needle flame test . 36
Figure 8 – Recommended sample repositioning for ultraviolet light and water exposure . 38

Table 1 – Stabilization time for samples . 10
Table 2 – Test mandrel diameter . 11
Table 3 – Loop tensile strength . 14
Table 4 – Maximum operating temperature for application . 15
Table 5 – Minimum operating temperature for application . 15
Table 6 – Literature information . 18
Table 7 – Energy values of hammer . 22
Table A.1 – Required compliance checks . 40

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CABLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS –
CABLE TIES FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

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IEC 62275 has been prepared by subcommittee 23A: Cable management systems, of IEC
technical committee 23: Electrical accessories. It is an International Standard.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2018. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) scope clarification,
b) new definitions,
c) deletion of the exception for the stabilization of the moisture content,
d) possibility to carry out tensile strength tests with dead weights,
e) differentiation of rubber and acrylic adhesive fixings,
f) clarification for mechanical testing of integral devices,
g) clarifications on Table 6,
h) clarifications in 9.1,
i) the minimum installation temperature test for cable ties is carried out only when the declared
minimum temperature is lower than 0 °C,
j) a requirement that metallic cable ties be classified according to 6.2.3,
k) definition of colours to be tested for contribution to fire,
l) addition of a "some countries" note in Clause 10,
m) clarification of the mounting of fixing devices in the resistance to ultraviolet light test,
n) clarification on the testing of integral devices in the resistance to ultraviolet light test.
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The following differing practices of a less permanent nature exist in the countries indicated
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– 6.2.2: Additional type classifications are applicable when pre-qualified moulding materials
are used (Canada, USA).
– 6.2.3: Additional type classifications are applicable when pre-qualified moulding materials
are used (Canada, USA).
– 7.3: Some marking information is required to be placed on the packaging (Canada, Russia,
USA).
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CABLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS –
CABLE TIES FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

1 Scope
This document specifies requirements for metallic, non-metallic and composite cable ties and
their associated fixing devices as a means used for managing or securing the management and
support of 1 wiring systems in electrical installations. Cable ties and associated fixing devices
can also be suitable for other applications, such as support of wiring systems, and where so
used, additional requirements can apply.
This document does not contain requirements that evaluate any electrical insulation properties
of the cable tie or mechanical protection of the cables provided by the cable tie. This document
contains requirements for the mechanical interface of an adhesive fixing device to a solid
surface. It does not consider the mechanical behaviour of the solid surface in itself.
This document does not consider the mechanical interface, for example the mounting screw, of
a fixing device other than adhesive to a solid surface.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60068-2-6:2007, Environmental testing – Part 2-6: Tests – Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
IEC 60216-4-1:2006, Electrical insulating materials – Thermal endurance properties – Part 4‑1:
Ageing ovens – Single-chamber ovens
IEC 60695-11-5:2016, Fire hazard testing – Part 11-5: Test flames – Needle-flame test method
– Apparatus, confirmatory test arrangement and guidance
ISO 4892-2:2013, Plastics – Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources – Part 2:
Xenon-arc lamps
ISO 4892-2:2013/AMD1:2021
ISO 9227:2017, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres – Salt spray tests
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
• IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp

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3.1
cable tie
band or length of material, employing a locking device, used for bundling or tying groups of
cables together, securing and/or supporting the cables
Note 1 to entry: Type 1 and Type 2 cable ties are classified in 6.2.2 and 6.2.3.
Note 2 to entry: In some countries, such as Canada and the United States, additional Type classifications are
applicable when prequalified moulding materials are used. See UL 62275/CSA C22.2 No. 62275.
3.2
fixing device
component (such as a block or bracket) specifically designed to secure the cable tie to a
mounting surface
3.3
metallic component
component that consists of metal only
Note 1 to entry: A metallic cable tie having a thin non-metallic or organic coating, where the coating does not
contribute to the determination of the loop tensile strength, is considered a metallic component.
Note 2 to entry: In case of doubt, "as-received condition" tests with and without coating can be carried out.
3.4
non-metallic component
component that consists of non-metallic material only
3.5
composite component
component comprising both metallic and non-metallic materials where both metallic and non-
metallic materials contribute to the determination of the loop tensile strength
3.6
environmental influence
effect of environmental hazards such as corrosive substances or solar radiation, etc.
3.7
loop tensile strength
reference mechanical characteristic of a cable tie with its locking mechanism engaged
3.8
locking device
feature of a cable tie for fixing it in a closed position
3.9
low hygroscopic polymer
polymer having the characteristic of not enabling attraction or holding water greater than 1,0 %
by weight of the material from the surrounding environment at 23 °C and 50 % relative humidity
Note 1 to entry: Examples of low hygroscopic polymers include polypropylene, acetal, ethylene tetrafluoroethylene,
ethylene chlorotrifluoroethylene, nylon 12, polyetheretherketone.
3.10
equilibrium moisture content
state at which a polymer neither absorbs nor releases moisture when exposed to a surrounding
environment of 23 °C and 50 % relative humidity

3.11
integral assembly device 2
single component, as produced, incorporating a cable tie and a fixing device that are not
separable
3.12
adhesive fixing device
fixing device provided with an adhesive tape specifically designed to secure the cable tie to a
mounting surface
3.13
type test 3
conformity test made on one or more items representative of the production
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-151:2001, 151-16-16]
3.14
bundle 4
collection of wires or cables gathered or tied together
4 General requirements
A cable tie and a fixing device shall withstand the stresses likely to occur during recommended
installation practice and perform under the conditions of classifications in Clause 6 as declared
by the manufacturer.
Compliance is checked by carrying out all the appropriate specified tests.
NOTE Annex A details the compliance checks to be carried out for cable ties and fixing devices currently complying
with IEC 62275:20132018 in order to comply with IEC 62275:2022, Edition 4 (i.e., this document).
5 General notes on tests
5.1 Tests according to this document are type tests. Unless otherwise specified, tests are
carried out with the cable ties and their associated fixing devices, where available, installed as
in normal use according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Unless otherwise specified, requirements and tests for fixing devices also apply to adhesive
fixing devices.
NOTE For guidance in determining product types and sample sets, a family of cable ties or fixing devices having
material, construction characteristics, and classifications according to Clause 6, in common, are considered of the
same product type. Examples for consideration are identical generic material description, material colours, or variable
lengths of a cable tie of otherwise similar construction. The sample sets selected for testing from each product type
is representative of the extremes of the range (example: shortest and longest), and the minimum performance level
obtained for either extreme is determined considered to be representative of the entire range. Consideration is given
to minor construction variations that can be determined by inspection to have no effect on performance, when
determining product types.
5.2 Unless otherwise specified, tests on non-metallic and composite components shall
commence when the samples have been removed from their packaging and then stabilized at
a temperature of (23 ± 5) °C and at a relative humidity of (50 ± 5) %, for a period as indicated
in Table 1.
NOTE This stabilization intends to achieve equilibrium moisture content for all samples before and after further
conditioning and testing.
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Table 1 – Stabilization time for samples
Reference thickness (RT) of device Stabilization time
mm days
RT ≤ 1,2 7 ± 1
1,2 < RT ≤ 1,4 21
−7
1,4 < RT 35
−7
All thicknesses of materials known to 2 ± 1/3
have for low hygroscopic characteristics
polymers
The reference thickness of a cable tie is measured at the midpoint of the strap. The reference
thickness of a fixing device shall be the smallest cross-section in the area that interfaces with
the cable tie or as declared by the manufacturer. See Figure 1.
When the equilibrium moisture content for a material at (23 ± 5) °C and (50 ± 5) % relative
humidity is determined through a method agreed to by the manufacturer and the testing
laboratory, the stabilization time in Table 1 may be reduced when all of the following conditions
are met:
a) the product's moisture content in the as-received condition and after each appropriate
conditioning is measured using a calibrated moisture analyzer device;
b) the samples are subjected to exposure to a constant temperature not exceeding 50 °C and
a relative humidity not exceeding 80 %; and
c) the product's equilibrium moisture content at (23 ± 5) °C and (50 ± 5) % relative humidity is
verified using a calibrated moisture analyzer device. This verification process is repeated
until equilibrium is determined. 5

Key
A reference thickness of cable tie
Figure 1 – Reference thickness for cable ties
5.3 Unless otherwise specified, the tests shall be carried out at an ambient temperature of
(23 ± 5) °C and with a relative humidity of between 40 % and 60 %.

5.4 Unless otherwise specified, three new samples are submitted to the tests and the
requirements are satisfied if all the tests are met. If only one of the samples does not satisfy a
test owing to an assembly or manufacturing fault, that test and any preceding one which may
have influenced the results of the test shall be repeated. The tests that follow shall be carried
out in the required sequence on another full set of samples, all of which shall comply with the
requirements.
NOTE The applicant, when submitting the first set of samples, can also submit an additional set of samples which
may can be necessary if one sample fails. The test station will then without further request test the additional set of
samples and will reject only if a further failure occurs. If the additional set of samples is not submitted at the same
time, a failure of one sample will entail a rejection.
5.5 When toxic or hazardous processes are used, due regard shall be taken of the safety of
persons within the test area.
5.6 Unless otherwise specified, the cross-head speed of a tensile machine used during the
tests shall be (25 ± 2,5) mm/min. Dead weights can be used for conducting loop tensile strength
tests for cable ties and integral devices classified according to 6.2.3, provided that no sudden
application of force occurs. 6
5.7 Where required for heat ageing, a full draft circulating-air oven as specified in
IEC 60216-4-1:2006 shall be used. A portion of the air shall be allowed to re-circulate and a
substantial amount of air shall be admitted continuously to maintain the normal air content
surrounding the samples. The oven shall be adjusted to achieve more than five complete
fresh-air changes per hour.
5.8 An integral assembly device shall be tested as a complete sample. The integral assembly
device shall be subjected to the conditionings for the cable tie prior to conducting the
mechanical strength test for the fixing device in accordance with 9.7.
A fixing device, the performance of which is dependent on the mounting hole size, the thickness
of the material sheet to which it is to be mounted, or the mounting orientation declared by the
manufacturer in accordance with Table 7 Table 6, shall comply with all applicable tests when
the device is assembled to the minimum and maximum thickness of each mounting surface, in
the largest hole size, and in each intended mounting orientation declared by the manufacturer.
When it can be determined that a particular mounting orientation represents the most onerous
condition, the results of the tests in that orientation may represent all mounting orientations.
An adhesive fixing device, the performance of which is dependent on the mounting surface or
the mounting orientation, shall comply with all applicable tests when the device is assembled
on the surfaces for which it is intended, and in each intended mounting orientation declared by
the manufacturer. When it can be determined that a particular mounting orientation represents
the most onerous condition, the results of the tests in that orientation may represent all
mounting orientations.
5.9 Unless otherwise specified, when conducting the tests on cable ties in Clause 9, the
samples shall be installed according to the manufacturer's instructions on a steel or aluminium
mandrel which has a diameter A according to Table 2.
If the minimum declared diameter of the cable tie is greater than the diameter of the test mandrel
specified in Table 2, then a test mandrel that has the minimum diameter as declared by the
manufacturer shall be used.
The width B of the mandrel shall be at least 5 mm greater than the maximum width of the cable
tie as shown in Figure 2.
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Table 2 – Test mandrel diameter
Maximum declared diameter Test mandrel diameter (A)
mm mm
≤ 20 9,5 ± 1
> 20 and ≤ 38 20 ± 2
> 38 38 ± 2
For the loop tensile strength tests, the mandrel shall be split in two equal parts and the cable
ties positioned as shown in Figure 2a).
A metallic cable tie having a parallel entry strap shall be mounted to the mandrel as shown in
Figure 2 a). Non-metallic or composite cable ties having a parallel entry strap shall be mounted
to the mandrel as shown in Figure 2 b). 7
The excess end (tail) of the cable tie is permitted to be cut off after assembly, except in the
tests where marking is required for the purpose of measurement (see 9.6).
The use of separate steel or aluminium conditioning mandrels is permitted. The conditioning
mandrels need not be split but shall have a diameter approximately equivalent to the
appropriate test mandrel to allow transfer of the sample to the test mandrel. Conditioned
samples shall be carefully transferred to the appropriate test mandrel for carrying out the loop
tensile test. Where it has been determined that the transfer of the samples from the conditioning
mandrel to a test mandrel has influenced the test results, an additional sample set shall be
conditioned and tested.
For integral devices, when it is determined impractical to condition the samples mounted to a
rigid support, samples shall be conditioned separately. When conditioning separately, they shall
be installed on a solid mandrel of similar size to the test fixture and the entire sample set may
be installed on the same mandrel. After conditioning, each sample shall be mounted to the rigid
support test fixture prior to the appropriate tensile pull. Where it has been determined that the
transfer of the samples from the conditioning mandrel to a test mandrel has influenced the test
results, an additional sample set shall be conditioned and tested. 8

Key
1 locking device (head)
2 split line
3 mandrel
4 cable tie
A diameter of test mandrel
B width of test mandrel
Mandrels shall be made of steel or aluminium and shall be smooth and free of burrs.
Care should be taken that the separation of the two halves of the mandrel remains parallel to the split line.
Figure 2 a) – Typical arrangement for a right-angle non-metallic and composite cable tie
and a parallel entry metallic cable tie orientation on split mandrel for tensile test – Right angle entry strap

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Key
1 locking device (head)
2 split line
3 mandrel
4 cable tie
A diameter of test mandrel
B width of test mandrel
Mandrels shall be made of steel or aluminium and shall be smooth and free of burrs.
Care should be taken that the separation of the two halves of the mandrel remains parallel to the split line.
Figure 2 b) – Typical arrangement for non-metallic and composite cable
tie orientation on split mandrel for tensile test – Parallel entry strap
Figure 2 – Typical arrangements for cable tie orientation
on split mandrel for tensile test
5.10 Tests for rubber adhesive fixing devices and integral devices on stainless steel or
aluminium bare panel cover installation on any bare metal surface and on the following painted
metal surfaces:
– any bare metal surface,
– enamel painted metal surface,
– epoxy painted metal surface,
– polyester painted metal surface.
The installation on other surfaces requires testing on these materials and other painted surfaces
shall be tested.
5.11 Tests for acrylic adhesive fixing devices and integral devices on stainless steel or
aluminium bare panel cover the installation on any bare metal surface. The installation on other
surfaces shall be tested. 9
5.12 Any other generic type of adhesive used on a fixing device or an integral device shall be
tested on each surface.
5.13 Unless specified otherwise by the manufacturer, the samples are to be held to the panel
+1
for a period of 5 s with a force of (50 ± 5) N prior to the start of the prescribed pre-conditioning
period or other exposures. Before applying any force, the time preconditioning period
recommended by the manufacturer shall be respected.
NOTE In Canada and the United States, an adhesive previously evaluated to the appropriate requirements for
polymeric adhesive systems according to UL 746C or CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0.17 only requires the evaluation
according to 9.7 on one substrate.
6 Classification
6.1 According to material
6.1.1 Metallic component
6.1.2 Non-metallic component
6.1.3 Composite component
6.2 According to loop tensile strength for cable ties and mechanical strength for
fixing devices
6.2.1 Loop tensile strength for cable ties
As given in Table 3.
Table 3 – Loop tensile strength
Loop tensile strength
N
50 530
80 800
130 890
180 1 150
220 1 300
360 2 200
Other values may be declared at the manufacturer's discretion.
NOTE Loop tensile strength does not provide an indication of long-term static load-bearing capabilities.
6.2.2 Type 1 – Retains at least 50 % of declared loop tensile strength for cable ties
and mechanical strength for fixing devices after test conditions
NOTE In some countries, such as Canada and the United States, additional type classifications are applicable when
pre-qualified moulding materials are used. See UL 62275/CSA C22.2 No.62275.
6.2.3 Type 2 – Retains 100 % declared loop tensile strength for cable ties and
mechanical strength for fixing devices after test conditions
Metallic cable ties and fixing devices shall be classified according to 6.2.3. 10
NOTE In some countries, such as Canada and the United States, additional type classifications are applicable when
pre-qualified moulding materials are used. See UL 62275/CSA C22.2 No.62275.

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6.2.4 According to loop tensile strength and mechanical strength of integral
assemblies devices
An integral assembly device shall have a single type classification, according to 6.2.2 or 6.2.3.
6.3 According to temperature
6.3.1 According to maximum operating temperature for application given in Table 4
Table 4 – Maximum operating temperature for application
Temperature
°C
Additional ratings above 150 °C may be declared in 10 °C increments.
6.3.2 According to minimum operating temperature for application given in Table 5
Table 5 – Minimum operating temperature for application
Temperature
°C
−5
−15
−25
−40
−60
6.3.3 According to minimum temperature during installation as declared by the
manufacturer
6.4 According to contribution to fire for non-metallic and composite cable ties and
integral assemblies devices only
6.4.1 Flame propagating
NOTE Owing to the small mass of material, cable ties classified as flame propagating are considered to present
only a minor potential contribution in the case of fire.
6.4.2 Non-flame propagating
Metallic cable ties and metallic integral assemblies devices without a non-metallic coating are
considered non-flame propagating.

6.5 According to environmental influences
6.5.1 According to resistance to ultraviolet light for non-metallic and composite
components
6.5.1.1 Not declared
6.5.1.2 Resistant to ultraviolet light
6.5.2 According to resistance to corrosion for metallic and composite components
6.5.2.1 Not declared
6.5.2.2 Resistant to corrosion
7 Marking and documentation
7.1 Each cable tie and fixing device shall be marked with:
– the manufacturer's or responsible vendor's name or trademark, and
– an identifying symbol as defined by the manufacturer.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
Where it is not possible to mark a cable tie or fixing device with the identifying symbol (for
example, due to the small size of the cable tie or fixing device), then this symbol may be marked
on the packaging.
NOTE 1 The identifying symbol can be a reference number, letter, etc.
NOTE 2 Marking can be applied, for example, by moulding, pressing, engraving, printing, adhesive labels, etc.
7.2 Marking on cable ties, fixing devices and integral assemblies devices shall be legible,
durable and indelible.
Laser marking directly on the product and marking made by moulding, pressing or engraving
are not subjected to the test set out in the paragraphs below.
Compliance is checked by inspection, using normal or corrected vision, without additional
magnification.
The test is made by rubbing the marking for 15 s with a piece of cotton cloth soaked with water
and again for 15 s with a piece of cotton cloth soaked with n-hexane 95 % (Chemical Abstracts
Service Registry Number, CAS RN, 110-54-3).
NOTE n-hexane 95 % is available from a variety of chemical suppliers as a high-pressure liquid chromatography
(HPLC) solvent.
When using the liquid specified for the test, precautions as stated in the relative material safety
datasheet provided by the chemical supplier shall be taken to safeguard the laboratory
technicians.
After the test with water, the marking surface to be tested shall be dried.
Rubbing shall commence immediately after soaking the piece of cotton, applying a compression
force of (5 ± 1) N at a rate of about one cycle per second (a cycle comprising a forward and
backward movement along the length of the marking). For markings longer than 20 mm, rubbing
can be limited to a part of the marking, over a path of at least 20 mm length.

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The compression force is applied by means of a test piston which is wrapped with cotton
comprising cotton wool covered by a piece of cotton medical gauze. The test piston is shown
in Figure 3.
The test piston shall have the dimensions shown in Figure 3 and shall be made of an elastic
material that is inert against the test liquids and has a Shore-A hardness of 47 ± 5 (for example
synthetic rubber). When it is not possible to carry out the test on the specimens owing to the
shape/size of the product, a suitable piece having the same characteristics as the product can
be submitted to the test.
Dimensions
mm
A B C
20 20 2
Figure 3 – Test piston for durability test for marking
7.3 The manufacturer or responsible vendor shall provide in their literature the information
according to Table 6.
Table 6 – Literature information
Information Cable ties Fixing devices Integral
assemblies
devices
Classification according to material according to 6.1 X X X
a
Loop tensile strength according to 6.2.1 X
X
a
The manufacturer's declared mechanical strength  X
X
Type designation according to 6.2.2 or 6.2.3 X X X
Maximum operating temperature for application X X X
according to 6.3.1
Minimum operating temperature for application for X X X
non-metallic and composite according to 6.3.2
Minimum temperature during installation for non- X X
metallic and composite according to 6.3.3
Contribution to fire for non-metallic and composite X X
according to 6.4
Resistance to ultraviolet light for non-metallic and X X X
composite according to 6.5.1
Resistance to corrosion for metallic and composite X X X
according to 6.5.2
The maximum and minimum bundle diameter in mm X X
The recommended
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