Velcro Cable Ties - Reusable Hook and Loop Cord Straps, Black 20mm

Description

Velcro cable ties are reusable hook and loop straps that wrap around a bundle of cords and grip onto themselves, so you can undo and redo them as many times as you like. Each black nylon strap has a slot at one end - thread the tail through the loop, pull it snug and press it flat. They come in 20 x 200mm and 20 x 300mm, in packs of 10, 20 or 50.

Plastic zip ties are a one-way trip. The moment you need to add a lead or pull one out you cut the tie off and bin it, and if you cinch it too hard you dent the cable jacket. Hook and loop straps fix both problems at once. They release with a tug, they spread the pressure across a 20mm band instead of biting into the insulation, and the same strap keeps working for years.

Specifications

What's in the Box

Why These Cable Straps Beat Zip Ties

• Genuinely reusable - open, adjust and reclose the same strap instead of cutting it off and throwing it away
• No cable damage - the wide 20mm band spreads the pressure rather than biting into the cable jacket
• Cannot get lost - thread the tail through its own loop slot and the strap stays on the lead between uses
• Two lengths - 200mm suits a single lead or a coiled earphone cord, 300mm wraps a thick multi-cable bundle
• Tool free and silent - no snips required and no sharp cut tail left behind to catch on your hand

Are Velcro Cable Ties Reusable?

Yes, and that is the entire point of them. A hook and loop strap peels open with a pull and re-grips the moment you press it back down, so the same strap can be opened and closed over and over. A plastic zip tie uses a one-way ratchet, so taking one off means cutting it. If you regularly swap a monitor lead, unplug a laptop from a dock or re-route a power board, reusable straps save both money and rubbish.

How Do You Undo a Cable Tie?

With a hook and loop strap you simply peel it. Grab the loose tail, pull it away from the body of the strap and the two faces separate. Nothing is cut and nothing is wasted. Undoing a conventional nylon zip tie is a different job - you either cut it with side cutters, or lift the small pawl inside the head with a fingernail or a fine screwdriver while easing the tail back out, which usually ruins the tie anyway.

Are Cable Ties and Zip Ties the Same Thing?

In Australia the two names are used interchangeably for the same item: a one-use ratcheting nylon strip. The ties on this page are the reusable kind, listed variously as velcro cable ties, hook and loop cable ties, magic cable ties or cable straps. They do the same bundling job but they are built to be opened again, which makes them the right choice for electronics, desks and anything you expect to change, and the wrong choice where you need a permanent tamper-evident fixing.

Where People Use Them

Behind the TV unit, where the power board, HDMI leads and soundbar cable all pile up together. Under a desk, gathering the PC tower, monitor and charger leads into one run. In the garage on extension cords and air hoses. In a camera bag, a musician's gig bag or a toolbox, where a 300mm strap around a coiled lead is the difference between a tidy bag and a knot. They also handle the jobs that have nothing to do with cables - bundling tent poles, holding a rolled yoga mat, keeping paint rollers and broom handles together in the shed.

Pair Them With

If you would rather cut your own lengths, the 10M Cable Tie Roll is the same hook and loop material on a continuous reel. For a bigger bulk buy there is the 100 Pack Reusable Cable Ties. To keep leads flat on a desktop instead of bundled, add Desk Cable Clips, and for travel the Cable Organiser Bag holds the whole kit in one case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you reuse cable ties?
These ones, yes - unlimited times. Standard ratcheting nylon zip ties are designed for a single use and normally have to be cut off.

What size should I choose?
The 20 x 200mm strap wraps a single lead, an earphone coil or a slim bundle. The 20 x 300mm strap suits thicker bundles, extension cords and coiled leads. If you are unsure, the 300mm covers more situations because it can wrap twice around a thin bundle.

Are cable ties heat resistant?
Nylon hook and loop handles normal indoor and garage temperatures without trouble. It is not designed for direct heat, engine bays or open flame, so keep it away from hot exhaust and heating elements.

Can you join two cable ties together?
Yes. Thread the tail of one strap through the loop slot of another to make a longer strap for an oversized bundle.

Do they hold on rough or dusty surfaces?
Hook and loop grips itself, not the cable, so it works fine on dusty leads. If the strap picks up lint or grit over time, brush the hook face clean to restore the grip.

Are they suitable for outdoor use?
They will do short outdoor jobs, but nylon hook and loop is not UV stabilised and prolonged sun and rain will shorten its life. For permanent outdoor fixings use a rated outdoor product.

Where can I buy cable ties in Australia?
Right here. Stock is held in Australia and posted domestically, so you are not waiting on an overseas parcel.

Fast Australian Shipping

Orders are packed and dispatched from Australia, with delivery to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, plus regional and remote addresses nationwide.

Product images are illustrative and pack contents follow the size and quantity selected. Measurements are approximate and stated as 20 x 200mm and 20 x 300mm. These are general purpose organising straps for low-voltage leads and household bundling; they are not a rated electrical fixing, load-bearing strap, safety restraint or tamper-evident seal, and should not be used to secure loads in transit or to restrain anything where failure could cause injury.