Grote Cable Tie
Grote 83-6028 Heavy Duty Nylon Cable Ties 15" 120 lb Tensile Strength White 100 Pack
Grote Cable Ties: Purpose-Built for Commercial Vehicle Wiring
When it comes to securing wire harnesses, hoses, and cable bundles on trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment, not all cable ties are created equal. Grote Industries brings more than a century of commercial-vehicle electrical expertise to its line of cable ties, producing fasteners engineered specifically for the vibration, temperature swings, and UV exposure that come with life on the road.
A Range Built for Every Application
Made from general-purpose (PA66) Polyamide 6.6 nylon, Grote cable ties provide flexible bundling and mounting options for wire, cable, and multiple-size hoses while absorbing vibration, insulating cables, and providing abrasion protection. The lineup spans standard-duty ties for everyday routing tasks all the way up to heavy-duty formats rated at 120 lbs. tensile strength.
A standout in the Grote catalog is the Metal Pawl Nylon Cable Tie series. Grote's Metal Pawl Nylon Cable Ties are designed to deliver strength, durability, and adaptability in the toughest environments. The metal locking mechanism provides a more secure grip than a standard plastic pawl — an important detail when a tie is expected to hold under constant engine vibration or thermal cycling.
For operations in cold or dry climates, Grote offers its Elite Cable Tie line. Grote's Elite Cable Ties feature a new locking design engineered to achieve 25% more tensile strength, and the modified reinforced Nylon 6.6 raw material absorbs and releases moisture as the atmosphere changes — especially critical in winter months when conditions are cold with little humidity. Added moisture during manufacturing helps protect the ties from environmental factors like low humidity and UV rays.
Why Material Science Matters in Cable Ties
Nylon cable ties and duct straps are hygroscopic — meaning they absorb and release water as the atmosphere changes, especially in winter months when conditions can be cold and dry. A moisture content of 2.5% allows for flexibility and easy bending of the straps, while ties that drop below 1% moisture can become brittle. Grote addresses this directly through controlled manufacturing and packaging practices, a level of attention to material science that sets professional-grade ties apart from commodity alternatives.
Black ties in the Grote lineup are UV-coated and provide superior protection from drying out and cracking, while a continuous operating temperature range of -40°C (-40°F) to 85°C (185°F) ensures reliable performance across seasons and climates.
Complete the System with Grote Tools and Accessories
Grote rounds out its cable tie ecosystem with matching installation tools. The mechanical hand tool (83-6528) cuts ties from 50 to 255 lb with a clean, flush cut for personnel safety and wire insulation integrity, and features quality construction with impact-resistant housing tested at over 1 million cycles. A tension dial with 33 precise, easy-to-read settings reduces subjectivity and the need for fine-tuning during installation.
Whether you're doing a full wiring installation on a new trailer or making a field repair on a work truck, Grote's cable tie line — from standard nylon bundles to all-weather Elite and Metal Pawl formats — gives technicians a purpose-engineered solution designed to last the life of the vehicle.