Velcro (or similar) custom cable ties

CFB4 · Post by **CFB4** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 12:26 pm

For a while I've been making my own custom cable ties with this stuff:

http://www.thomann.de/ie/tesa_cable_manager_5m.htm

Thing is, when I loop it around the cable and glue it, sometimes the glue works loose after a while. Looking at commercially-made cable ties made with similar materials, I notice that they seem to use some kind of heating iron to melt the cable tie onto itself, thus making a much sturdier join than my glue joins are.

So my question is this: does anyone know where to get a heating device that will do this?

Thanks in advance! CFB4[/i]

The Scum · Post by **The Scum** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 12:48 pm

It sounds like you're asking for a "hot bar" tool.

I know them from poly-bag packaging applications:
http://www.uline.com/BL_2253/Tabletop-P ... =hot%20bar

I'm not sure if that one would weld velcro, but it might help lead you in the right direction. An industrial packaging shop might have more relevant info.

CFB4 · Post by **CFB4** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 1:52 pm

Definitely on the right track there?Thanks!

vvv · Post by **vvv** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 4:09 pm

I use these.

I think you can get 'em even cheaper at Monoprice ..

CFB4 · Post by **CFB4** » Fri Jul 24, 2015 2:06 am

Thanks, those look perfect!

digitaldrummer · Post by **digitaldrummer** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 11:50 am

monoprice also sells rolls of velcro that I love for securing cables on mic stands (such as around my drum kit). I also use them for cable ties but I just cut various lengths and loop it around since it has the "hook" on one side and the "loop" on the other. whatever color you like too...

http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=1 ... 1&format=2

Mike

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