SIST EN IEC 62275:2020

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2020
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 62275:2015
Sistemi za urejanje pokabljenja - Kabelske vezice za električne inštalacije (IEC
62275:2018)
Cable management systems - Cable ties for electrical installations (IEC 62275:2018)
Kabelführungssysteme - Kabelbinder für elektrische Installationen (IEC 62275:2018)
Systèmes de câblage - Colliers pour installations électriques (IEC 62275:2018)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 62275:2019
ICS:
29.120.99 Druga električna dodatna Other electrical accessories
oprema
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 62275

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
November 2019
ICS 29.120.10; 29.120.99 Supersedes EN 62275:2015 and all of its amendments
and corrigenda (if any)
English Version
Cable management systems - Cable ties for electrical
installations
(IEC 62275:2018)
Systèmes de câblage - Colliers pour installations Kabelführungssysteme - Kabelbinder für elektrische
électriques Installationen
(IEC 62275:2018) (IEC 62275:2018)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2018-09-19. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC
Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
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Turkey and the United Kingdom.

European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
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Ref. No. EN IEC 62275:2019 E
European foreword
The text of document 23A/851A/FDIS, future edition 3 of IEC 62275, prepared by SC 23A "Cable
management systems" of IEC/TC 23 "Electrical accessories" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC
parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as EN IEC 62275:2019.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2020-05-29
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2022-11-29
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 62275:2015 and all of its amendments and corrigenda (if any).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For the relationship with EU Directive(s) see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this
document.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 62275:2018 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following note has to be added for the standard indicated:
IEC 62275:2013 NOTE Harmonized as EN 62275:2015

Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
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.
NOTE 1  Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2  Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available here:
www.cenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60068-2-6 2007 Environmental testing - Part 2-6: Tests - EN 60068-2-6 2008
Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
IEC 60216-4-1 2006 Electrical insulating materials - Thermal EN 60216-4-1 2006
endurance properties - Part 4-1: Ageing
ovens - Single-chamber ovens
IEC 60695-11-5 2016 Fire hazard testing - Part 11-5: Test flames EN 60695-11-5 2017
- Needle-flame test method - Apparatus,
confirmatory test arrangement and
guidance
ISO 4892-2 2013 Plastics - Methods of exposure to EN ISO 4892-2 2013
laboratory light sources - Part 2: Xenon-arc
lamps
ISO 9227 2017 Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - EN ISO 9227 2017
Salt spray tests
Annex ZZ
(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the safety objectives of
Directive 2014/35/EU [2014 OJ L96] aimed to be covered
This European Standard has been prepared under a Commission’s standardization request relating
to harmonized standards in the field of the Low Voltage Directive, M/511, to provide one voluntary
means of conforming to safety objectives of Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of
the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to
the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage
limits [2014 OJ L96].
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive,
compliance with the normative clauses of this standard given in Table ZZ.1 confers, within the limits
of the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding safety objectives
of that Directive, and associated EFTA regulations.
Table ZZ.1 – Correspondence between this European Standard
and Annex I of Directive 2014/35/EU [2014 OJ L96]
Safety objectives of Clause(s) / sub-clause(s) Remarks / Notes
Directive 2014/35/EU of this EN
(1)(a) Clause 7
(1)(b) Clauses 5 and 7
(1)(c) Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6
See also 2c), 3a), 3b) and 3c)
below
(2)(a) Not applicable.
Cable ties do not carry any
current, so there is no danger by
direct contact.
Cable ties are not in contact
with live parts, so there is no
danger by indirect contact
(2)(b) Not applicable
Cable ties do not carry any
current and they cannot produce
heat, arcs or radiation.
(2)(c) Clauses 8, 9 and 10 Emissions, production and/or
use of hazardous substances
not covered in this standard (but
covered in other
regulations/standards, e.g.
RoHS)
(2)(d) Not applicable.
Cable ties do not carry any
current, and therefore insulation
is not required
(3)(a) Clause 9
(3)(b) Clauses 9, 10 and 11
(3)(c) Clause 11.1
WARNING 1 — Presumption of conformity stays valid only as long as a reference to this European
Standard is maintained in the list published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Users of
this standard should consult frequently the latest list published in the Official Journal of the European
Union.
WARNING 2 — Other Union legislation may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope
of this standard.
IEC 62275 ®
Edition 3.0 2018-08
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Cable management systems – Cable ties for electrical installations

Systèmes de câblage – Colliers pour installations électriques

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 29.120.10; 29.120.99 ISBN 978-2-8322-5924-5

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 General requirements . 8
5 General notes on tests . 8
6 Classification . 13
6.1 According to material . 13
6.1.1 Metallic component . 13
6.1.2 Non-metallic component . 13
6.1.3 Composite component . 13
6.2 According to loop tensile strength for cable ties and mechanical strength for
fixing devices . 13
6.2.1 Loop tensile strength for cable ties . 13
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 . 13
6.2.3 Type 2 – Retains 100 % declared loop tensile strength for cable ties
and mechanical strength for fixing devices after test conditions . 13
6.2.4 According to loop tensile strength and mechanical strength of integral
assemblies . 13
6.3 According to temperature . 14
6.3.1 According to maximum operating temperature for application given in
Table 4 . 14
6.3.2 According to minimum operating temperature for application given in
Table 5 . 14
6.3.3 According to minimum temperature during installation as declared by
the manufacturer . 14
6.4 According to contribution to fire for non-metallic and composite cable ties
and integral assemblies only . 14
6.4.1 Flame propagating . 14
6.4.2 Non-flame propagating . 14
6.5 According to environmental influences . 15
6.5.1 According to resistance to ultraviolet light for non-metallic and
composite components . 15
6.5.2 According to resistance to corrosion for metallic and composite
components . 15
7 Marking and documentation . 15
8 Construction . 17
9 Mechanical properties. 18
9.1 Requirements . 18
9.2 Installation test . 18
9.3 Minimum installation temperature test for cable ties . 18
9.4 Minimum operating temperature test for cable ties . 19
9.5 Loop tensile strength test for cable ties classified according to 6.2.2 . 21
9.5.1 As-received condition . 21
9.5.2 After heat ageing . 21
9.5.3 After temperature cycling . 22

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9.6 Loop tensile strength test for cable ties classified according to 6.2.3 . 22
9.6.1 As-received condition . 22
9.6.2 After heat ageing . 22
9.6.3 After temperature cycling . 23
9.6.4 After vibration test for metallic cable ties . 23
9.7 Mechanical strength test for fixing devices and integral assemblies . 25
9.7.1 As-received condition . 25
9.7.2 After heat ageing . 30
9.7.3 After temperature cycling . 31
10 Contribution to fire . 32
11 Environmental influences . 34
11.1 Resistance to ultraviolet light . 34
11.2 Resistance to corrosion . 37
12 Electromagnetic compatibility . 37
Annex A (normative) Compliance checks to be carried out for cable ties and fixing
devices currently complying with IEC 62275:2013 in order to comply with this edition 3 . 38
Bibliography . 40

Figure 1 – Reference thickness for cable ties . 9
Figure 2 – Typical arrangements for cable tie orientation on split mandrel for tensile
test . 12
Figure 3 – Test piston for durability test for marking . 16
Figure 4 – Test apparatus for cable tie impact test . 21
Figure 5 – Typical arrangement for the vibration test . 24
Figure 6 – Typical arrangement of test assembly for fixing devices and for integral

fixing devices . 30
Figure 7 – Arrangement for the needle flame test . 34
Figure 8 – Recommended sample repositioning for ultraviolet light and water exposure . 36

Table 1 – Stabilization time for samples . 8
Table 2 – Test mandrel diameter . 10
Table 3 – Loop tensile strength . 13
Table 4 – Maximum operating temperature for application . 14
Table 5 – Minimum operating temperature for application . 14
Table 6 – Literature information . 17
Table 7 – Energy values of hammer . 21
Table A.1 – Required compliance checks . 38

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CABLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS –
CABLE TIES FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
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9) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this IEC Publication may be the subject of
patent rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
International Standard IEC 62275 has been prepared by subcommittee 23A: Cable
management systems, of IEC technical committee 23: Electrical accessories.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2013. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) consideration of adhesive fixing devices,
b) revised and updated normative references,
c) modified definitions for metallic and composite cable ties,
d) new definitions,
e) improvement of test procedures,
f) new figures for typical arrangement of test assembly for fixing devices and for integral
fixing devices.
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The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
23A/851A/FDIS 23A/868/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The following differing practices of a less permanent nature exist in the countries indicated
below.
– 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).
In this publication, the following print types are used:
– Requirements proper: in roman type.
– Test specifications: in italic type.
– Notes: in smaller roman type.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the stability date indicated on the IEC website under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data
related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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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 used for the management and support of wiring systems in
electrical installations.
Cable ties and associated fixing devices can also be suitable for other applications 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 60695-11-5:2016, Fire hazard testing – Part 11-5: Test flames – Needle-flame test
method – Apparatus, confirmatory test arrangement and guidance
IEC 60216-4-1:2006, Electrical insulating materials – Thermal endurance properties –
Part 4-1: Ageing ovens – Single-chamber ovens
ISO 4892-2:2013, Plastics – Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources – Part 2:
Xenon-arc lamps
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 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 or releases moisture when exposed to a surrounding
environment of 23 °C and 50 % relative humidity

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3.11
integral assembly
component which incorporates a cable tie and a fixing device
3.12
adhesive fixing device
fixing device provided with an adhesive tape specifically designed to secure the cable tie to a
mounting surface
4 General requirements
A cable tie and a fixing device shall withstand the stresses likely to occur during recom-
mended 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 62275:2013 in order to comply with this edition 3.
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 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 of moisture content for all samples before and after further
conditioning and testing.
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
−7
All thicknesses of materials known to 2 ± 1/3
have low hygroscopic characteristics

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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.
A
Side view
Top view
A
IEC
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 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.
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5.6 Unless otherwise specified, the cross-head speed of a tensile machine used during the
tests shall be (25 ± 2,5) mm/min.
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 shall be tested as a complete sample. The integral assembly 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, 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 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.
Table 2 – Test mandrel diameter
Maximum declared Test mandrel diameter
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).
Cable ties having a parallel entry strap shall be mounted to the mandrel as shown in
Figure 2b).
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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.
IEC
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 2a) Typical arrangement for cable tie orientation
on split mandrel for tensile test – Right angle entry strap

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IEC
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 2b) Typical arrangement for 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 adhesive fixing devices on a stainless steel or aluminium bare panel covers
the installation on any bare metal surface and on the following painted metal surfaces:
– enamel;
– epoxy;
– polyester.
The installation on other surfaces requires testing on these materials and painted surfaces.
Unless specified otherwise by the manufacturer, the samples are to be held to the panel for a
+1
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 recommended by the
manufacturer shall be respected.

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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
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.
6.2.4 According to loop tensile strength and mechanical strength of integral
assemblies
An integral assembly shall have a single classification type according to 6.2.2 and 6.2.3.

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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 only
6.4.1 Flame propagating
NOTE Due 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 without a non-metallic coating are
considered non-flame propagating.

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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, for example, due to the small size of a cable tie or fixing device to
mark on it the identifying symbol, 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 shall be legible, durable
and indelible.
Laser marking directly on the product and marking made by moulding, pressing or engraving
are not subjected to this test.
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.
The marking surface to be tested shall be dried after the te
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