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Definitions
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Breaking Strength/Tensile Strength - The strength of a material when subjected to a stretching
(tensile) force usually measured by placing a standard test piece in the jaws of a tensile
machine, gradually separating the jaws, and measuring the force necessary to break the test
piece. (This strength is expressed as pounds per square inch or PSI.)
Clamping Force - (Also, Retained Force) The amount of force applied to an object by an
installed clamp or tie. The clamping force maintains the assembly integrity and hardware placement.
Cold Flow Properties of Flexible Hose Materials - The continued deformation or movement of
hose wall material as a result of clamp tension.
Corrosion Resistance - The ability of a material to withstand degradation in specific environments.
Decorative Coating - A coating for matching pre-existing hardware or decorative traffic poles.
These coatings are often an applied and baked, powder polyester finish.
Elongation - The amount of stretch that occurs prior to the band/clamp material breaking. This
is typically expressed as a percentage of original length and is a measure of the ductility of the metal.
Loop Tensile Strength - The max amount of force, applied radially, an installed clamp/tie will
withstand prior to failure.
Nylon 11 - Non-toxic polymer cable tie coating resistant to stress cracking, abrasion, impact,
salt spray and typical airborne pollutants. When subjected to fire, this coating is halogen-free
and produces low amounts of smoke.
Powder Polyester - A coating available in colors applied to products and baked on for a
durable finish. Polyester coatings are resistant to fading, stress cracking, abrasion, impact, salt
spray and typical airborne pollutants.
PPA - (Performance Polymer Alloy) Non-toxic polymer coating for rolled band resistant to stress
cracking, abrasion, impact, salt spray and typical airborne pollutants. When subject to fire, this
coating is halogen free and produces low amounts of smoke.
Production Tool - Power tools to install band clamps and tie products consistently.
Ultimate Strength - The maximum tensile or clamping force that a band clamp or tie will
withstand prior to breaking.
Yield Strength - The point at which the material begins to stretch as a result of stress being
applied. Loading beyond this point will result in deformation.
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Abbreviations
cm- Centimeter
GCS - Galvanized Carbon Steel
ID - Inside Diameter
Kg - Kilogram
Lb - Pound
M - Meter
mm- Millimeter
NPSC - National Pipe Straight Coupling
NPSM - American Standard Straight
Pipe Thread for Mechanical Joints
NPT - National Pipe Thread
OD - Outside Diameter
SS - Stainless Steel
UIC - Uniform Industrial Code