Weldmount Wire Tie and Mount Kit

Routing wiring and hoses usually means drilling holes, and that is not always an option. On a fiberglass hull, a thin aluminum panel or a finished console, every screw hole is a potential leak path or a cosmetic flaw. Weldmount's wire tie and mount kits take a different approach: nylon or aluminum tie mounts that are bonded in place with a structural acrylic adhesive instead of being screwed or welded down.

How Weldmount Wire Tie Mount Kits Work

Weldmount builds its system around adhesively bonded fasteners. The company's wire tie mounts are designed to be glued to almost any substrate, and its non-sag acrylic adhesives hold parts in place on vertical or overhead surfaces while the bond gathers strength. That means you can place a mount upside down under a dash or on a bulkhead and it will stay where you set it, with no clamps or fixturing needed.

A kit pairs the mounts with the right adhesive, so the hardware and bonding agent are matched from the start. The popular retail wire tie kit format includes 25 large white AT-5 tie mounts along with AT-8040 adhesive, mixing sticks, a mixing sheet and step-by-step instructions. It is sized for a small wiring job and works as an easy introduction to the system.

Mount Styles and Materials

Weldmount offers more than one mount style, so the same system covers different load and space requirements:

• AT-5 large nylon mount: sized for a #5 (5/16 inch wide) wire tie, with an average pull strength of about 150 lbs. It can be bonded with acrylic adhesive or set into wet resin during hull lay-up, and it is approved for submerged bilge applications. It is available in white or black.
• AT-3 small nylon mount: a compact option for panels and tight spaces, sized for a #3 wire tie.
• Aluminum tie mounts: made from 5052 marine-grade aluminum for UV and salt water resistance, as an alternative to welding or drilling and tapping when mounting cables and hoses.
• Swivel and strap mounts: an aluminum-base style with a nylon tie mount that swivels 360 degrees to ease alignment with a wire harness, plus footman's strap mounts for wider straps.

Why Adhesive Mounting Matters

Drilling and tapping thin material can lead to leak paths and threads that fail over time, while doing it in thick metal is slow, labor-intensive work. Bonded mounts avoid both problems. They also remove the need to add plywood backing inside a hull just to give wire tie screws something to bite into. Weldmount's adhesives are formulated to bond to most surfaces except low-energy plastics and rubber, so it is worth checking the substrate before you start. Weldmount also offers an adhesive for bonding plastics, metals and rubbers that are otherwise challenging.

The mounts are used well beyond boats. Typical applications include aluminum and fiberglass hulls, foam-core hulls, airplane fuselages, RVs, trailers and industrial equipment, anywhere a clean wire run is needed without penetrating the surface.

Getting the Best Results

• Clean the surface before bonding so the adhesive can grip properly.
• Mix the adhesive thoroughly and apply it to the mount's textured base, which is designed to give the adhesive plenty to grip.
• Allow the bond to reach working strength before loading the mount with a tightened wire tie bundle.
• Store adhesive according to the manufacturer's guidance, as shelf life depends on storage temperature.

To learn more about the company behind these kits, visit the full Weldmount brand page. If you are comparing other ways to organize and secure wiring, browse the complete Wire Tie and Mount Kit category for additional options from other manufacturers.